There is truth in Mrs. Obama 's observation ; her historic status as the first African-American first lady has made her at times a target for unfair stereotype and very ugly treatment . Carl Anthony says a new book about the presidency points up tough job of first lady . He says job is societal norm ; Michelle Obama worries she 's seen as an ` ` angry black woman '' He says first ladies have long endured abuse , been used for political jabs at their spouses . Anthony : Hurtful books about wives may shame men into leaving first ladies alone .
Carl Anthony says a new book about the presidency points up tough job of first lady . He says job is societal norm ; Michelle Obama worries she 's seen as an ` ` angry black woman '' He says first ladies have long endured abuse , been used for political jabs at their spouses . Anthony : Hurtful books about wives may shame men into leaving first ladies alone .