Michelle Obama: Living The American Dream

As the descendant of slaves, Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama has come a long way from her humble beginnings in South Carolina.

Michelle is the mother of two beautiful daughters, Vice President of Community and External Affairs at University of Chicago Hospitals, and wife of Presumptive Democratic Nominee for President, Barack Obama.

But she hasn't forgotten her early years as a little girl growing up on the South side of Chicago.

Raised in a traditional household, Michelle learned early the value of working hard and playing by the rules.

Her dad, the late Frasier Robinson, worked as a city water plant employee. Her mom, Marian Robinson, remained in the home to take care of her family. She eventually went on to work at Speigal's catalog store as a Secretary.

Michelle's older brother, Craig, is an accomplished man in his own right.

Both siblings had a knack for education as they both skipped the second grade. They were bright kids. Especially Michelle who was a stand-out in school.

The Robinson's lived in a one bedroom bungalow on South Shore. Michelle and Craig slept in the partitioned living room, as the dwelling had little space.

Battling Multiple Sclerosis, Frasier gritted his teeth and went to work everyday to support his family.

Michelle and Craig were his inspiration. He wanted to make their future brighter than his own.

I'm sure he's looking down from heaven with pride and admiration at his children's accomplishments.

Both made their parent's sacrifices well worth the effort...

Read more about Michelle Obama next time.

Sources:

Wikipedia: Michelle Obama

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