America's First Lady Michelle Obama, the direct descendant of slaves, now lives in a house that was built by slaves. This daughter of a nurturing if demanding family grew up on Chicago's South Side, where she developed discipline and diligence, two traits that carried her to Princeton and then to the Harvard Law School. She turned her back on wealth and prestige to follow her idealism into the public sector. Together, she and Barack Obama accomplished the seemingly impossible - electing the first African-American president of the United States. Here, in this short-form book, is her inspiring story with invaluable lessons for anyone who wants to succeed.