Chapter 3: Becoming the infinite possibilities
It is finally the last chapter of Michelle Obama's autobiography with more than 500 pages!
The last part is very focused on the life of the White House with Obama. Of course, as the first family in the United States, this role and responsibilities can not be separated for 24 hours.
At the beginning of the third chapter, Michelle clearly shared with us the difficulties of being the first lady.
There is never a novice guide to refer to
Strictly speaking, this is not a job, nor is it a formal official position, and there is neither a salary nor a clearly defined task
Before Michelle, more than 43 women have held this title, each with their own style
It also cites several familiar names of readers:
Nancy Legan's designer dress was controversial
Hillary was ridiculed for her husband Clinton’s policy making
The two and a half months between the president’s election and her inauguration are crucial. She must decide what kind of first lady she wants to be in these 76 days.
So once again brought to the first two chapters, including talking about the growth process, and the experience before becoming the first lady, she always questioned herself. Whether you are studying at Princeton University, becoming a lawyer, or even being the first lady, you will question whether you are really the person in this position. "Are you competent?" But she is also constantly encouraging herself and is discovering that she is really good enough.
Yes, we are worth this seat in this seat.
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After becoming the first lady, this chapter mainly talked about four main points:
1. Explain the possible misunderstandings of the first family
Everyone cares about Michelle’s outer dress than her inner thought
To the outside world, my dress seems to be more important than what I said.
Whether wearing flat shoes instead of high heels will be criticized, or wearing a sleeveless fit short dress when taking photos of the official White House, the news will focus on her arms; when the family travels because of the Air Force One At 41 degrees Celsius, wearing shorts was criticized for being unconventional; even after a touching campus speech, the media asked the staff the first question was "Who designed her clothes?"
Even as the first family, their family and personal expenses are their own money (for example: dressing expenses, mother’s expenses)
One of the earliest lessons I learned is that living in the White House is actually relatively expensive.
Although living in an official residence does not have to pay rent, utilities, or personnel costs, we still have to bear other living expenses, especially when everything is compared to the quality of a high-end restaurant. Such expenses seem to increase rapidly.
Every month, we will receive a bill that lists the price of each food item and each roll of toilet paper.
We also have to pay for every guest who comes here for overnight or dinner.
In addition, since the chefs are Michelin-level and eager to please the president, I have to pay attention to the dishes served. As long as Barak inadvertently mentions that some exotic fruit for breakfast is delicious, or a certain sushi for dinner is delicious, the kitchen staff will write it down and order a few dishes.
It is often afterwards that we receive the bill of account and we realize that sometimes it is only a large amount of money that is sent by air.
Michelle also emphasized that she knew her role, and everything she got as the first lady came from Obama.
To be honest, my daughter and I are all supporting actors of this, benefiting from the glorious life that Barak enjoys — we are important because our happiness is closely interdependent. The only reason we are protected is that the safety of Wan Family is threatened, which will jeopardize his ability to think and lead.
The operating purpose of the White House is clear:
Improve one's well-being, efficiency and overall ability
— This man is the president.
2. What is the value of American society
In the first chapter (that is, the first article written for this book), I mentioned the six key external role plays of the First Lady, one of which is "must be familiar with history and customs", and the United States has been from the past to the present. Isn't the social value included in it?
Through the interaction between Trump's and Hillary's presidential dispute, Michelle also attacked the current US President Trump with American social values. This is why everyone said that Michelle strongly accused the current president of Trump.
She emphasized that she believed from childhood to most,
In the face of bullies, you must stand up and oppose, but you do not have to fall to the same level as them.
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