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Courage is contagious : and other reasons to be grateful for Michelle Obama / edited by Nicholas Haramis ; illustrations by Joana Avillez ; foreword by Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner ; introduction by Nick Haramis.

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xxiii, 102 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.

Introduction by Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner -- Alice Waters -- Patton Oswalt -- Janet Mock -- Cecile Richards -- Tracee Ellis Ross -- Jason Wu -- Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie -- Gloria Steinem -- Jon Meacham -- Rashida Jones -- Anna Wintour -- Charlamagne Tha God -- Issa Rae -- Adasendis, 8th grade -- Laura C., 8th grade -- Judd Apatow -- Judy Blume -- America Ferrera.

"A collection of essays celebrating the influential former first lady. Michelle Obama's legacy transcends categorization. Mrs. Obama was not only our first black first lady; she was President Obama's equal partner in marriage and parenthood and a tireless advocate for women's rights, education, healthy eating, and exercise. Her personal style encouraged others to speak, to engage, even to dress as they wished. Nick Haramis has assembled nineteen essays from prizewinning writers, Hollywood stars, and political leaders - all of whom have been moved and influenced by Mrs. Obama's extraordinary example of grace in power. Testimonials from Gloria Steinem, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Alice Waters, and Charlamagne tha God, among others. Presidential biographer Jon Meacham supplies historical perspective. Actress Tracee Ellis Ross suggests that Mrs. Obama "provided an antidote to all the false representations of black women that have inundated us for centuries." Anna Wintour and designer Jason Wu celebrate the former first lady's impact as an international fashion icon. Two ninth-grade girls - one in training to be a boxer - talk about how Mrs. Obama has emboldened them to be themselves. Here are some of the many facets of Michelle Obama as she continues to inspire us, a stirring reminder that the best of America once lived in the White House, embodied in one authentic, inclusive, and courageous woman"--Provided by publisher.

Haramis, Nicholas.

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