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The North Star with Shaun King

Disability and Self-Determination in Michelle Obama's 'Becoming'

thenorthstar
Mar 01, 2019
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Michelle Obama’s memoir Becoming set records upon release, and her ongoing book tour has been no less impressive. Throughout her time in the White House, Mrs. Obama garnered praise and harsh criticism. Yet after years of disagreements about how she occupied the role of first lady, critics and admirers alike clearly wanted to hear from the woman herself.…

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