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Upon the release of her second best-selling book The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times, former First Lady Michelle Obama set out on a very special highly anticipated, six-city U.S. book tour. Inside intimate venues and in front of small audiences, Mrs. Obama held inspiring conversations with esteemed friends like Ellen DeGeneres, Tyler Perry, Conan O’Brien, Oprah Winfrey, and more.

'England? It seemed to be raining the whole time . . . Or maybe it was me' MARILYN MONROE In July 1956, Marilyn Monroe arrived in London, on honeymoon with her husband Arthur Miller, to make The Sleeping Prince (later released as The Prince and the Showgirl) with Laurence Olivier. When the...

An inspiring story of a modern American icon, here is the first comprehensive account of the life and times of Michelle Obama. With disciplined reporting and a storyteller’s eye for revealing detail, Peter Slevin follows Michelle to the White House from her working-class childhood on Chicago’s largely segregated South Side. He illuminates her tribulations at Princeton University and Harvard Law School during the racially charged 1980s and the dilemmas she faced in Chicago.

With an in-depth look at the two most empowering years in the life of Marilyn Monroe, The Girl details how The Seven Year Itch created an icon and sent the star on an adventure of self-discovery and transformation from a controlled wife and contract player into a businesswoman and unlikely...

After years of treating patients, Dr. Michelle Choi had a moment of clarity that rocked her to her core: she wasn’t really helping anyone, and after all these years, she had lost sight of herself. The only way to reclaim some decency would be to demand a big change. After working her entire life to become a doctor, Michelle achieved her dream but realized it wasn’t what she expected. Instead of helping patients feel well, she answered corporate medicine’s unrealistic expectations and practiced assembly-line healthcare.

From teenage fumblings in the back of a car in Wagga Wagga (teen pregnancy capital of Australia), to performing with Aunty Donna and her own sell-out comedy shows, comedian Michelle Brasier invites you into the highs (seeing Jason Momoa drinking a Guinness next a classic car in SoHo) and the lows (getting dumped ¾ of the way through Pirates of the Caribbean). It's an examination of the tiny things and the big things—how much it hurts to be a woman and a person, and how funny it is to try and get into shapewear and how funerals are silly. It's self help for those of us who hate self help.

Michelle Huntington's dream of flight took root at the age of seven—and, against all odds, she became one of just 500 female airline captains worldwide. Over two decades, she’s flown solo across vast oceans, landed on rugged outback strips, and even survived a lightning strike mid-flight.

As a young English teacher keen to make a difference in the world, Michelle Kuo took a job at a tough school in the Mississippi Delta, sharing books and poetry with a young African-American teenager named Patrick and his classmates. For the first time, these kids began to engage with ideas and...

Michelle Obama is well known for her time as First Lady, but there’s so much more to her story than that. Now, this book goes beyond the presidency and delves into Michelle’s many accomplishments and the legacy she leaves behind. From her charity and volunteer work to the publication of her book and the countless awards she’s won, Michelle has undoubtedly had a massive impact on both America and the world.

On Shirley Hazzard is a vibrant and personal tribute in which the Miles Franklin Award-winning novelist Michelle de Kretser offers a masterclass in writing and reading. She celebrates the precision and musicality of Hazzard’s prose and illuminates the humour and humanity in her work. This exhilarating book is both a brilliant introduction to Hazzard and a gift for her longtime readers. On Shirley Hazzard reveals Michelle de Kretser’s lively intelligence at work and her distinctive wit.

As a young English teacher keen to make a difference in the world, Michelle Kuo took a job at a tough school in the Mississippi Delta, sharing books and poetry with a young African-American teenager named Patrick and his classmates. For the first time, these kids began to engage with ideas and...

Rooted in New Jersey grit and told as she experienced it, The One Son: A Testimony of Love, Lies, & Legacy is a deeply intimate memoir from oral historian Adrienne Michelle. Told through the eyes of her fourteen-year-old self, Adrienne reflects on a childhood that once felt safe, joyful, and full of rhythm. She grew up in a military family shaped by loyalty, tradition, and the kind of close-knit community where everyone knew your name, your people, and your story.

Discover the lives and legacies of five incredible and inspiring women. Do you want to uncover inspiring stories from some of the most influential and successful women in the world? Want to learn how they succeeded against adversity and went on to achieve their dreams? Inside this insightful biography bundle, you’ll uncover the stories of five incredible women whose legacies have shaped the world.

Life throws curveballs, but you're not just here to swing and miss. You're here to get bendy, to flex, to adapt, and to thrive. In this captivating adventure guide, Get Bendy: An Adventure Guide To Resilience and Discovering Your Best Life, Michelle Hargrave takes you on a journey through her own experiences, sharing the wisdom and humor she's gathered along the way.

In this highly moving narrative, author Michael Henderson takes a deep dive into the lives, achievements, and challenges of some of the most influential African Americans today. Inspirational Black Biographies offers a detailed look into the characters of inspirational modern Black figures including Oprah Winfrey, Trevor Noah, Michelle Obama, Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, LeBron James, Beyoncé, and Charlamagne tha God.

In Life as I Know It, Michelle Payne tells her deeply moving story. It will lift your spirits, stir your heart and give you courage. Michelle was six months old, the youngest of eleven children, when the family was hit with the tragic death of their mother, Mary. Their father, Paddy, a renowned horseman, raised his children alone. As a family, they all took on the daily demands of racehorses and a dairy farm as well as school and work. Family meant everything.

Servant of God Michelle Duppong (1984–2015) lived ordinary days with extraordinary love — and God used her short life to set hearts ablaze. After her death, letters poured in describing the many graces obtained through her intercession — most often a deep peace and trust in God’s will. Her growing reputation for holiness led Bishop David Kagan to open her cause for canonization.

Teen pregnancy is never easy. When it is the result of pregnancy through rape, the public shame becomes even more unbearable. World-class lifestyle coach and visionary Michelle Graham overcame her fear of the unknown and of those shaming her by holding onto her faith in dark times.

Michelle must face the harsh reality of her childhood in order to overcome the pain that has long held her captive. From the time she was five years old, when she witnessed the near-death experience of her sister, her world was shaped by trauma. Her mother struggled with mental illness, she was abandoned by those she loved, and she was scarred by sexual assault, carrying the wounds of her past into every relationship she formed as an adult.

Step into the remarkable life of Michelle Obama, a woman whose intelligence, resilience, and compassion have left an indelible mark on history. Michelle Obama: A Legacy of Strength, Grace, and Leadership is an inspiring biography that explores her journey from a modest upbringing on Chicago’s South Side to becoming the First Lady of the United States and an influential global leader.