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A collection of striking and intimate photographs of Michelle Obama—many never before seen—coupled with personal reflections and behind-the-scenes stories from Official White House Photographer Amanda Lucidon, presented in a deluxe format.

Michelle Obama is one of the most admired First Ladies in history, known for her grace, spirit, and beauty, as well as for the amazing work she did during her tenure to promote girls’ education, combat childhood obesity, and support military families. In Chasing Light, former White House photographer Amanda Lucidon, who spent four years covering the First Lady, shares a rare insider’s perspective, from documenting life at the White House to covering domestic and overseas travel. This collection of 150 candid photos—many previously unreleased—and Amanda’s narrative reflections reveal just what makes Mrs. Obama so special. From an affectionate moment with her daughters atop the strikingly empty Great Wall of China to exuberant moments with schoolchildren and quiet moments between the First Lady and President Obama, the photos are a vibrant, candid, and beautiful celebration of the First Lady, capturing the qualities and strengths that have made Mrs. Obama so beloved.

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"Awesome Book, especially if you a photography fan/buff! Amanda did a excellent job narrating the photos she selected for the book. Amanda gives insight into the First Lady's personality and some of the things she was passionate about. I wish there were a few more photos of Mrs. Obama and her daughters, this would have said a lot about mother daughter relationships, especially as a role model. I have both the Kindle and Print versions, the print version for my private collection and the Kindle version for reading time and again. If you love well-crafted photographs, the print version is a must. Hopefully, one day I will be able to get Amanda to autograph my print copy of the book. A job well done Amanda!"

Product details

  • Hardcover 224 pages
  • Publisher Ten Speed Press (October 17, 2017)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10 0399581189

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  • At the time, I was a blindly fanatical republican who flew off the handle whenever he was mentioned. To me, he, and Michelle, were America's Great Folly. It was about a year after his second election that everything in life changed for me. I woke up. I realized what I believed as a human being weren't the things I'd been indoctrinated with growing up. It dawned on me that, in reality, I was deeply concerned with the environment, I wanted to be a vegan, I absolutely believed in global warming, I loved the LGBT community... and on and on.

    Everything I ACTUALLY believed in and wanted to fight for, had so little in common with the leaders I been attempting to elect into power.

    That's when, for the very first time, I took my first good looked at Obama, and saw him for what he was... And I absolutely fell in love with the family. But most of all, I fell in love with Michelle. I'd read all the news stories talking about how she was vain and shallow, but when I looked at her I saw someone who was generous, gracious, dignified, witty, and loyal. She stood in no one's shadow. She seemed quiet to me, reserved, but capable of speaking with passion and power.

    I picked up this book at my local Barnes and Noble this morning, and didn't leave the store for another four hours. I was glued. This book portrayed the woman I came to so admire, in a way that brought her to vivid life. That made me feel like she was a familiar acquaintance, even a friend, rather than the distant First Lady I came to love. And I have to say, that in contrast to America's actual Great Folly, who live in the white house now, Michelle stands even brighter as an advocate for equality, dignity, and love.
  • This was such a heartfelt and authentic portrayal of our First Lady Michelle Obama. I was so moved by all of the magical photographs taken by Amanda Lucidon, she captured the true spirit of Love and compassion for All American's. We need more female photographers to share their point of view.

    Thank you,
    C.S.Lumberg
    Photographer
  • Amanda, I saw your appearance on “Good Morning America” to promote this book and I immediately went online to purchase. Initially I bought this book for my mother as a birthday gift, which is coming up in a few weeks. My mother loves and adores Michelle so I knew this book would bring her some joy. Like many in this country, our family has had a difficult time with the new administration. A few years ago, we traveled to Washington, D.C. and our first stop was the White House. My mom looked for Michelle in the windows, waving happily with tears in her eyes because she knew Michelle was somewhere in there.

    We could have been alive at any other point. So we are all lucky to have lived during the past 8 years and seen the Obama administration. We have such admiration and respect for the family, and that was a hard thing to lose. The book just arrived and I started flipping through it, reminiscing about a time that just happened but seems so long ago. Mrs. Obama is the epitome of intelligence, grace, beauty, and compassion. I work in college administration and part of my job includes reviewing essays for various programs. A common question asked of students is “who is your role model?” Mrs. Obama is mentioned consistently and constantly by the students. The thing that caught my attention was how everyone spoke about her like they knew her personally. They wrote about the influence she has had on their lives, how she is relatable, how they are in awe of her perseverance and how she was the “real” power in the White House. (That made me chuckle.)

    I think we are all extremely lucky to have seen her time in the White House. And you being a first hand witness and close acquaintance have given us a gift to what happened behind the scenes. The stories, captions and photos pulled me in and made me feel an incredible sense of nostalgia. (Also, speaking of gifts I will have to buy another book because it’s only been a few hours and I have worn through my mother’s birthday gift.)

    Thank you so much for putting this together. Thank you for sharing your stories and time with Michelle Obama with the world.
  • Lovely book. I didn’t expect so much accompanying text which was a pleasant surprise. This book is a good read as much as it is a feast for the eyes. It has some truly gorgeous photos of the former First Lady.
  • Awesome Book, especially if you a photography fan/buff! Amanda did a excellent job narrating the photos she selected for the book. Amanda gives insight into the First Lady's personality and some of the things she was passionate about. I wish there were a few more photos of Mrs. Obama and her daughters, this would have said a lot about mother daughter relationships, especially as a role model. I have both the and Print versions, the print version for my private collection and the version for reading time and again. If you love well-crafted photographs, the print version is a must. Hopefully, one day I will be able to get Amanda to autograph my print copy of the book. A job well done Amanda!
  • Mrs. Obama, we are the same age, yet, when I look at you, I am-filled confidence that as an African American female who believed in herself enough to make the accomplishments that you made. Please understand, I am well-aware that you worked very hard to achieve what you have. You, and other women like Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Maya Angelou and Hillary Clinton have proven struggle is worth it. I just want to say thank you ( And the other females that I mentioned) for giving me the courage to continue the fight of my education even with Epilepsy, some have told me that I am stupid for trying at this age, but I am determined to accomplish my goal. I have cared for elderly people for forty years. Now I want a degree in Gerontology. I will stop. Pray for me please, RAF.
  • I love this book and will be showing everyone during the holiday season.

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