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Speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz made the political feel personal when she crafted speeches for former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama.
Dream Jobs: Speechwriter And Author
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November 19, 2019
As Hurwitz began exploring her faith, she turned her focus to writing a book, "Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life — In Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There)." She showed Newsy's Chance Seales around her dream job.
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