TY - BOOK AU - Obama, Michelle, TI - The light we carry: overcoming in uncertain times SN - 9780241621240 AV - E909.O24 A3 2022 U1 - 973.932 23 PY - 2022/// CY - Great Britain : PB - Viking, KW - Obama, Michelle, KW - Lawyers KW - Presidents' spouses KW - United States KW - Biography KW - African American women lawyers KW - Illinois KW - Chicago KW - Self-actualization (Psychology) KW - Biography & Memoir (USA) KW - Self-help & personal development (USA) KW - Biographies KW - fast KW - Autobiographies KW - lcgft N1 - 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 N2 - "Mrs. 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 continue to "become." She details her most valuable practices, like "starting kind," "going high," and assembling a "kitchen table" of trusted friends and mentors. With trademark humor, candor, and compassion, she also explores issues connected to race, gender, and visibility, encouraging readers to work through fear, find strength in community, and live with boldness" ER -