A remarkable history of First Lady Michelle Obama's mixed ancestry, American Tapestry by Rachel L. Swarns is nothing less than a breathtaking and expansive portrait of America itself.

In this extraordinary feat of genealogical research--in the tradition of The Hemmingses of Monticello and Slaves in the Family--author Swarns, a respected Washington-based reporter for the New York Times, tells the fascinating and hitherto untold story of Ms. Obama's black, white, and multiracial ancestors; a history that the First Lady herself did not know.

At once epic, provocative, and inspiring, American Tapestry is more than a true family saga; it is an illuminating mirror in which we may all see ourselves.

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Format: Hardcover
Author: Swarns, Rachel L.
ISBN: 9780061999864
Condition: Used
Dimensions: 9.18 x 1.33
Number Of Pages: 391
Publication Year: 2012

American Tapestry: The Story of the Black, White, and Multiracial Ancestors of Michelle Obama

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