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Michelle Obama's Brother Will Pen Memoir

Craig Robinson hopes to inspire with book due next year

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 29, 2009 4:16 PM CST
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(Newser) – Craig Robinson, brother of First Lady Michelle Obama, is working on a book to be published next year, the AP reports. Robinson, who coaches the men’s basketball team at Oregon State, hopes the book—entitled A Game of Character—will be part memoir, part inspirational guide.

“I’ve been privileged to know some extraordinary people in my life,” Robinson, 46, said in a statement announcing the book. “I’ve watched as my sister Michelle, a rock of a mother, became a leader in her own right. My brother-in law, President Barack Obama, who I knew from the first time I met him had something special, continues to inspire all of us.”

Oregon State coach Craig Robinson gestures from the sidelines during the first half of the Beavers' game against Washington, Jan. 17, 2009.
Oregon State coach Craig Robinson gestures from the sidelines during the first half of the Beavers' game against Washington, Jan. 17, 2009.   (AP Photo)
Oregon State basketball coach Craig Robinson talks to his sister, first lady Michelle Obama during the inaugural parade in Washington, Jan. 20, 2009.
Oregon State basketball coach Craig Robinson talks to his sister, first lady Michelle Obama during the inaugural parade in Washington, Jan. 20, 2009.   (AP Photo)
Oregon State men's basketball coach Craig Robinson, who is also the brother-in-law of Barack Obama speaks to reporters in Corvallis, Ore., Nov. 5, 2008.
Oregon State men's basketball coach Craig Robinson, who is also the brother-in-law of Barack Obama speaks to reporters in Corvallis, Ore., Nov. 5, 2008.   (AP Photo)
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Shannonals
Jan 30, 2009 1:43 AM CST
Who best to pen your memoir than a family member

After inauguration, Robinson returns to basketball
New York Times

... though his Beavers are near the bottom of their league
Oregonian (Portland)

Robinson's Oregon State bio
Oregon State University

... and more from Wikipedia
Wikipedia

 
Michelle Obama • Oregon State Beavers • memoir • brother • inspiration • coaching • Craig Robinson • college basketball • Obama administration

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