Barack's mother was very important to him, but he spent a great deal of his life living in a different place. So, as all kids do, you always have a fantasy of what perfection would be. And my guess is that Michelle's childhood was his idea of perfection. It allowed him to anchor himself with her and with her family.
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"Barack's mother was very important to him, but he spent a great deal of his life living in a different place. So, as all kids do, you always have a fantasy of what perfection would be. And my guess is that Michelle's childhood was his idea of perfection. It allowed him to anchor himself with her and with her family." — Valerie Jarrett #familyparenting
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Barack's mother was very important to him, but he spent a great deal of his life living in a different place. So, as all kids do, you always have a fantasy of what perfection would be. And my guess is that Michelle's childhood was his idea of perfection. It allowed him to anchor himself with her and with her family. — Valerie Jarrett
About Valerie Jarrett
Valerie Jarrett was a Lawyer from United States (1956–present).
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This quote is attributed to Valerie Jarrett, a Lawyer from United States.
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Valerie Jarrett lived from 1956 – present.
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