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Life in the White House: No Freedom or Privacy

What is life in the White House like? What was it like for Malia and Sasha to grow up as the President’s children? When the Obamas moved into the White House, everything about their home lives changed. The family had no privacy from the secret service, the kids had to be accompanied to school by armed agents, and Michelle couldn’t even open a window to let in a breeze. But they were harshly reminded why it’s all necessary. Keep reading to learn about life in the White House.

Michelle Obama’s Teenage Years: Introvert and Identity

What were Michelle Obama’s teenage years like? What qualities set her apart from other kids her age? Michelle Obama admits she was oddly mature for her age and she credits that to her parents. As a teenager, she was serious and introverted and was even put in the “gifted” class at school. Continue on to learn more about Michelle Obama’s teenage years.

Michelle Obama: Balancing Public Life vs. Private Life

How did the Obamas attempt to live a normal life while in the White House? What steps did Michelle take to ensure that she maintained a personal life? After they moved into the White House, the Obama family quickly learned that their lives wouldn’t be the same. Michelle and Barack couldn’t even go to dinner and a movie without shutting down the streets of New York and Michelle struggled to balance her public life vs. her private life. Continue reading to learn more about how Michelle Obama tried to balance her public and private lives after moving into the White

Misdiagnosed Appendicitis: The Colton Burpo Story

Why did Colton visit Heaven? What is the beginning of the Colton Burpo story? What was Colton’s death-experience? In Pastor Todd Burpo’s book Heaven Is for Real, he shares the events that happened to his son, Colton, that led to his visit to Heaven. Colton wasn’t even four-years-old when he fell seriously ill. The doctors didn’t think he was going to survive. This is Colton Burpo’s story of misdiagnosed appendicitis. Keep reading for the Colton Burpo story.

What Colton Told Pastor Todd Burpo About Angels

What does Colton tell his father, Pastor Todd Burpo, about his trip to Heaven? Who did Colton meet while in Heaven? Why doesn’t Pastor Todd think his son is making it all up? In Heaven Is for Real, young Colton tells his father, Pastor Todd Burpo, about his experiences in Heaven. Colton claims to have met his grandfather, “Pop” and his unborn sister who had passed away in the womb. Todd hadn’t told Colton about either of these relatives. Continue on to learn what Colton told Pastor Todd Burpo about his meetings in Heaven.

Descriptions of Heaven From Colton Burpo’s Visit

What are Colton Burpo’s descriptions of Heaven? Do they match those from the Bible? Could he have gone to Heaven if he didn’t die? In Heaven Is for Real, toddler Colton Burpo claims he went to Heaven during a surgery on his appendix. Over the next few years, Colton reveals descriptions of Heaven to his father, pastor Todd. Keep reading for Colton’s descriptions of Heaven.

Michael Oher: Childhood and System Failure

What was Michael Oher’s childhood like? How did Michael Oher end up in foster care? Michael Oher first lived with his biological mother, Denise. When Michael was a child, he wound up in foster care, and quickly got lost in the system. Read more about Michael Oher, his childhood, and how his time in foster care.

Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy: Michael Oher’s Parents

Who are Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy? How did they help Michael Oher? Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy are the adoptive parents of Michael Oher in The Blind Side. The Tuohys were a Memphis couple whose children went to school with Michael. They took notice of his struggles, and welcomed him into their home. Read more about Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy and what they did for Michael Oher.

Donald Trump Growing Up: Like Father Like Son

What was Donald Trump like growing up? What were the biggest early influences on his character and business acumen? Trump is a born-and-raised New Yorker. Growing up, Donald Trump’s biggest influence was his father, Fred Trump, who was tough both personally and professionally. Donald learned about business, toughness, and efficiency from helping his father in his housing business. Read about Donald Trump growing up.

Anne Frank’s Mother in The Diary of A Young Girl

How did Anne Frank describe her mother? What was their relationship like? Most of Anne’s recollections about her mother were rather negative, focusing on their constant conflicts and disagreements. As time went on, Anne tried to have sympathy for her mother but had a hard time because of her mother’s critical views of Anne and her behavior. Read about Anne Frank’s mother, Edith Frank, and what Anne thought of their relationship.