“I specifically did not read other First Ladies' books, because I didn't want to be influenced by how they defined the role. I knew that I would have to find this role - very uniquely and specifically to me and who I was.”

American attorney and author

Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is an American attorney and author. She served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017, during the presidency of her husband, Barack Obama. As First Lady, she was a public figure at the center of national life. She is also known for her work as an author, and her name is closely tied to that role in the public record.