Liza Mundy Livres

" Elle est mon roc ", dit Barack Obama de son épouse Michelle. Parce qu'il ne s'est lancé dans la campagne qu'après avoir obtenu son feu vert. Parce qu'elle a forgé son destin à force d'intelligence et de détermination. Parce qu'à eux deux, ils incarnent le nouveau rêve américain. De son enfance dans une ville déchirée par la ségrégation à son intégration dans deux des plus prestigieuses universités américaines, de sa rencontre avec ce jeune avocat stagiaire à leur irrésistible ascension jusqu'à la Maison-Blanche, le parcours exemplaire de la nouvelle First Lady, mère de famille et femme de tête, est un modèle pour les femmes, une source d'inspiration pour tous.

The narrative explores the transformative shift in societal dynamics, highlighting the rise of women as primary earners in households. It delves into the implications of this revolution, examining how traditional gender roles are evolving and what this means for future generations. The book addresses the challenges and opportunities that arise as women increasingly take on leadership and financial responsibilities, reshaping the landscape of family and work.

In the tradition of Hidden Figures and The Girls of Atomic City, Code Girls is the astonishing, untold story of the young American women who cracked key Axis codes, helping to secure Allied victory and revolutionizing the field of cryptanalysis. Recruited by the U.S. Army and Navy from small towns and elite colleges, more than ten thousand women served as codebreakers during World War II. While their brothers and boyfriends took up arms, these women moved to Washington and learned the meticulous work of code-breaking. Their efforts shortened the war, saved countless lives, and gave them access to careers previously denied to them. A strict vow of secrecy nearly erased their efforts from history; now, through dazzling research and interviews with surviving code girls, bestselling author Liza Mundy brings to life this riveting and vital story of American courage, service, and scientific accomplishment.

A highly readable, deeply reported biography of the United States' first African-American First Lady. číst celé

Presents a portrait of Michelle Obama from her youth on the south side of Chicago and her education at Princeton and Harvard Law School to her relationship with Barack Obama and her views on political issues.

The book delves into the complex narratives surrounding the fertility industry, revealing how rising infertility rates and technological advancements are reshaping family structures and concepts of parenthood. Through thorough reporting and compelling personal accounts from diverse individuals—including doctors, donors, and parents—Mundy highlights the emotional and ethical implications of assisted reproduction. The stories range from joyful to tragic, prompting critical reflection on the profound societal changes and moral dilemmas posed by this evolving landscape.

Analyzes a growing trend in higher-earning working women to predict that more households will be supported by women within a generation, discussing how the dynamic will impact relationships.

Focusing on the pivotal role of women in the CIA, this bestselling work chronicles three generations of female operatives who broke barriers in espionage. It reveals their significant contributions to transforming spycraft and their crucial efforts in tracking down Osama bin Laden. The book is noted for its extensive research and compelling storytelling, offering a fresh perspective on the hidden figures of intelligence history.

The incredible true story of the female analysts who defied institutional sexism and helped bring down Bin Laden

Liza Mundy, cenami ověnčená novinářka prestižního listu Washington Post, představuje ve své knize Michelle Obamovou, která nedávno navštívila se svým manželem, prezidentem USA Barackem Obamou, i Českou republiku. Michelle, první afroamerická první dáma v dějinách Spojených států amerických, pochází sice z chudé rodiny, ale díky své vlastní píli vystudovala práva na Princetonské a Harvardské univerzitě a stala se uznávanou advokátkou. Svému muži byla v prezidentské kampani neocenitelnou oporou. Michelle je mladá, krásná, energická žena. Postupně se stala miláčkem národa a módní ikonou, často je přirovnávána k legendární Jacqueline Kennedyové. Rozhodně není ženou v pozadí, ba naopak je vzorem dnešní emancipované ženy