The meaning of Michelle

Read Harder 2018: essay anthology

Firstly, these are love letters to and about Michelle Obama, written mostly by black women. Some feature more analytical or academic topics, some include conversations and interactions the essayists had with her, many frame her ascent to the White House in relation to their own experiences as black women, and how Michelle changed the game. I enjoyed reading this collection.

Five stars because it's an intelligent read and because I miss this classy woman and her family so much. To quote one of the contributors, the chef Marcus Samuelsson, “Michelle Obama is fierce... in the smartest, most intelligent way.”