No matter what anyone thinks about the performance of her husband as President of the United States, Michelle Obama has seen her popularity continue to soar. Even in the harsh election wars of 2012, the First Lady has managed to remain above the fray as she actively campaigns for her husband’s second term.
In writing my new book “What Would Michelle Do: A Modern Day Guide to Living With Substance and Style?’’, I wanted to give readers insight into the philosophies, character and specific choices that have enabled the Chicago native to successfully balance the demanding roles of wife, mother, leader and First Lady. Here are a few Michelle’s tried-and-true rules for success.











