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Where the Light Enters
Where the Light Enters: Building a Family, Discovering Myself | Jill Biden
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An intimate look at the love that built the Biden family and the delicate balancing act of the woman at its center "How did you get this number?" Those were the first words Jill Biden spoke to U.S. senator Joe Biden when he called her out of the blue to ask her on a date. Growing up, Jill had wanted two things: a marriage like her parents'strong, loving, and full of laughterand a career. An early heartbreak had left her uncertain about love, until she met Joe. But as they grew closer, Jill faced difficult questions: How would politics shape her family and professional life? And was she ready to become a mother to Joe's two young sons? She soon found herself falling in love with her three "boys," learning to balance life as a mother, wife, educator, and political spouse. Through the challenges of public scrutiny, complicated family dynamics, and personal losses, she grew alongside her family, and she extended the family circle at every turn: with her students, military families, friends and staff at the White House, and more. This is the story of how Jill built a familyand a lifeof her own. From the pranks she played to keep everyone laughing to the traditions she formed that would carry them through tragedy, hers is the spirited journey of a woman embracing many roles. Where the Light Enters is a candid, heartwarming glimpse into the creation of a beloved American family, and the life of a woman at its center.
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ke1lbe1l
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Was this my favorite book that I‘ll be raving about forever? No. But it was a quick read and a good chance to learn more about our First Lady, who I respect for her intelligence and prioritization of education in her life and those she teaches. My favorite line -which I think is my new affirmation for the near future- is one she borrowed (and credits): You can have it all, just not at the same time (Betty Friedan)

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Born.A.Reader
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Found this at the last minute at the library and it's proving to be a delightful read. #24in48 Just over 4 hours in so far.

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PatriciaU
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My soon-to-be Doctor daughter with her brand new Dr. Jill Biden shirt. Took her boards this morning, so this was delivered on the right day!

BookmarkTavern What an excellent shirt! 3y
Megabooks 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 3y
MsMelissa Congrats to your daughter! What is she studying? 3y
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PatriciaU Pharmacy with a focus on Emergency Medicine. 3y
Sleepswithbooks Yeeeessssssss!!!! 3y
KimM Congrats to your daughter! Those boards are brutal! 3y
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Schlinkles
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Prior to reading this, I didn't know much about our future FLOTUS. I thought that this was a really lovely glimpse into the life of DR. Jill Biden and the Biden family.

BookishMarginalia Yes, DR! 3y
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rather_be_reading
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My little haul from the Dollar Tree!

Velvetfur Hmm, what's the Cara Delevigne one? A story or an autobiography? 🙂 3y
Velvetfur @rather_be_reading cool, thanks 🙂 3y
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dariazeoli
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Check your local Dollar Tree if you‘ve been meaning to pick these up!
#dollartreehaul #dontjudge

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Rhondareads
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Pickpick

A lovely intimate look at Jill Biden warm intimate lovely.Shares with us her love affair with Joe Biden and how they created a wonderful life & family,

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Rhondareads

Dr.Jill Biden‘s book is open honest warm.Really and enjoyed reading about her& Jose courtship their falling in love marrying and the wonderful family they put together.Such decent people so happy they will be representing us.

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actualdisneyprincess
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I. Cried. So. Much. 😭 How I miss having compassionate, kind, loving people as our First and Second Families. But that aside; Jill Biden is an eloquent writer, and reading this book was like sitting down with an old friend to share some quiet, lovely time filled with both laughter and tears. I‘ll definitely be adding this to my personal collection. #wherethelightenters #jillbiden #joe2020 #pleasecomeback