American Tapestry

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Rachel L. Swarns
• Editore: Amistad
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 19.06.2012
• EAN: 9780061999864
• ISBN: 978-0-06-199986-4
• Pagine: 400
• Dimensioni: 162 mm x 235 mm x 33 mm
• Categorie: Saggistica; Memoirs, HISTORY / African American, General and world history, The Americas, Gender studies: women and girls, Biography: historical, political and military, HISTORY: General, HISTORY: Social History, HISTORY: Latin America / General, HISTORY: United States / General, HISTORY: Women, HISTORY: AFRICAN-AMERICAN, HISTORY: North America, HISTORY: ETHNIC, WOMEN'S STUDIES: WOMEN'S HISTORY, AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES: HISTORY, WOMEN'S STUDIES: SOCIOLOGY, Women's Studies / Women's History, Women's Studies / Sociology, African American Studies / History, History / Ethnic