Michelle! That name now carries a whole world of meaning.
The fact that he goes home to a tight-knit, loving family headed by a Black woman is soul-stirring. “Even after eight years of watching them daily in the press, the fact that the most powerful man in the world is a Black man is still breathtaking to me. 10, contains essays from Hamilton alum Phillipa Soo, writer Roxane Gay and others.īelow is a collection of some of the most memorable quotes from the book, touching on Obama’s confidence, style, kindness and legacy.