Jacksonville Public Library

The light we carry, overcoming in uncertain times, Michelle Obama

eng

Includes bibliographical references (page 397-407)

autobiography

illustrations

no index present

non fiction

The light we carry

text large print

bibliography

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Michelle Obama

overcoming in uncertain times

"There may be no tidy solutions or pithy answers to life's big challenges, but Michelle Obama believes that we can all locate and lean on a set of tools to help us better navigate change and remain steady within flux. In <i>The Light We Carry</i>, she opens a frank and honest dialogue with readers, considering the questions many of us wrestle with: How do we build enduring and honest relationships? How can we discover strength and community inside our differences? What tools do we use to address feelings of self-doubt or helplessness? What do we do when it all starts to feel like too much? Michelle Obama offers readers a series of fresh stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power, including her belief that when we light up for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress. Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady, she shares the habits and principles she has developed to successfully adapt to change and overcome various obstacles -- the earned wisdom that helps her to "become." She also explores issues connected to race, gender, and visibility, encouraging readers to work through fear, find strength in community, and live with boldness." --Back cover

Introduction -- The power of small -- Decoding fear -- Starting kind -- Am I seen? -- My kitchen table -- Partnering well -- Meet my mom -- The whole of us -- The armor we wear -- Going high

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