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Episode 4 - Friendship

Michelle Obama reads from her book about the power of friendship. For her, friends are a bedrock in uncertain times and are always there to make the good times fun and memorable.

Michelle Obama reads from her book about the power of friendship. For her, friends are a bedrock in uncertain times and they are always there to make the good times fun and memorable.

The Light We Carry follows on from her critically acclaimed and global best-selling memoir, Becoming. Here she draws on her life experiences to illustrate how she has overcome obstacles in her personal and professional life. She looks at how she has embraced fear of the unknown to fuel accomplishment and success; how friendship and family continue to be bedrocks in remaining grounded and overcoming adversity, and the power she has found in small acts in the face of doubt. She is frank when she explores issues linked to race, gender, and visibility. She also lays out the meaning behind 'going high'.

Michelle Obama served as First Lady of the United States from 2009-2017. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Mrs Obama started her career as an attorney at a Chicago law firm where she met her husband, Barack Obama. She founded the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an organisation that prepares young people for careers in public service. She is an advocate for voting rights, girls' education, and children's health. She has two daughters and lives with her husband in Washington, D.C.

Abridged by Katrin Williams
Produced by Elizabeth Allard

14 minutes

Last on

Fri 6 Jan 2023 00:30

Broadcasts

  • Thu 5 Jan 2023 09:45
  • Fri 6 Jan 2023 00:30