Michelle Obama is: A First Lady of the United States of America. A lawyer An inspiration As well as a writer, activist and feminist icon. Michelle was born and raised in Chicago, she studied and worked hard to become a lawyer, and then took to the international stage as First Lady. This beautifully illustrated book tells the extraordinary story of Michelle Obama's life, perfect for young readers everywhere. Explore other extraordinary lives: The Extraordinary Life of Stephen Hawking The Extraordinary Life of Malala Yousafzai The Extraordinary Life of Anne Frank The Extraordinary Life of Mahatma Gandhi The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks The Extraordinary Life of Serena Williams The Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela.