Despite her very successful careers in law, government, and education, Michelle Obama didn't gain public attention until she became the nation's first lady in 2008. However, once her husband was elected, she suffered extreme scrutiny as the country tried to discern what kind of first lady she would be. In 2009's Michelle Obama in Her Own Words, editor Lisa Rogak compiles over 200 quotes that Mrs. Obama has said over the years, from her early days in Chicago to her family's journey to the White House. Beginning with a brief biography, the book shares the former first lady's opinion on topics such as her childhood, racism, terrorism, the role of First Lady, women who have inspired her, and even fashion.
