Today's Boston Globe includes a feature on Marian Robinson, Barack Obama's mother-in-law. Clearly, there is no campaign without her enormous contribution. I'll spare you any comment (more like my rant) on "invisible" women's work, personal ambition and sacrifice. Suffice it to say, if this woman's contributions are not a show of patriotism, then I do not know what is. If Senator Obama succeeds, I believe the entire country would owe her a sincere "thank you very much, Mrs. Robinson." Women's political work comes in many forms. Barack, Michelle, Malia and Sasha Obama certainly know how fortunate they are to have Mrs. Robinson in their lives.
The article is actually quite funny in parts. It certainly shows a side to the Obamas and the Robinsons that gets little coverage. Mrs. Robinson's candor and humor are refreshing. A video/slideshow is attached to the article.
Chana
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