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Michelle Obama Talks Marriage, Motherhood and 'Going High' in 'The Light We Carry' | Book of the Day

Michelle Obama wants young people to know "going high" isn't about being complacent – it's about being strategic while pushing for change.

In this episode, the former first lady sits down with NPR's Juana Summers to discuss her new book, The Light We Carry, and the toolkit she relies on to navigate the realities of partnership, parenthood and privilege.

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