American Morning

The Obamas' love, partnership & politics

[cnn-photo-caption image= http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/images/09/23/barack.michelle.obama.gi.art.jpg caption="Author Chris Andersen's new book gives an inside look into Barack and Michelle Obama's partnership."]

They are a power couple, a partnership and about as A-list as you can get: President and First Lady Obama.

No matter what you think about his policies, they are an intriguing team. So what makes this relationship tick?

In a new book called "Barack and Michelle: Portrait of an American Marriage," New York Times bestselling author Christopher Andersen gives a peek into some of the Obama's most pivotal moments as the future first couple.

Read an excerpt from the book