Becoming - Michelle Obama

Becoming

By Michelle Obama

  • Release Date: 2018-11-13
  • Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 11,232 Ratings

Description

An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States
 
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In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America—the first African American to serve in that role—she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history, while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the U.S. and around the world, dramatically changing the ways that families pursue healthier and more active lives, and standing with her husband as he led America through some of its most harrowing moments. Along the way, she showed us a few dance moves, crushed Carpool Karaoke, and raised two down-to-earth daughters under an unforgiving media glare.
 
In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her—from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world’s most famous address. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it—in her own words and on her own terms. Warm, wise, and revelatory, Becoming is the deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations—and whose story inspires us to do the same.

Reviews

  • I’m Uplifted

    5
    By Mercy004
    I really enjoyed this good read. Full of lessons that filled my soul and gave me encouragement for the journey of life that I am on! Also, really enjoyed learning about how the Obama’s met🤗
  • Great Book

    5
    By Tres Jolie 76
    It was great to read her life and journey to becoming the first Black First Lady of the USA. Her parents instilling in her she could do anything, her love for family, and sacrifice of her career for a bigger cause makes me love her more.
  • Best

    5
    By maggietindall
    Love her and love this book
  • Outstanding

    5
    By AshBashTyAsh
    Learnt a lot about a lot, I view Michelle Obama differently now, more wholesomely.
  • I really enjoyed reading this book about your journey Very much book… easy read

    5
    By SAN123#
    Wonderful read..
  • Loved this book

    5
    By Zamarina
    Amazing story of overcoming and I hope this book inspires younger generations to see that you don’t have to look a certain way to be a great leader in this country and to ultimately bring people together. Everyone is different but that’s what makes us all unique and able to provide different perspectives I wish we all would embrace this. Thanks Michelle Obama for writing your truth and just being you as always.
  • She could have done better

    1
    By RuaaHasan
    She so much famous quotes from the time in the White House and yet when she decides to write a book it’s empty,pointless and shallow
  • An Outstanding Story from a Down to earth woman

    5
    By Freddie B Real
    First Lady Michelle Obama’s Becoming touches me profoundly. I’m astounded my how she shares intimate moments from a public life with a fantastic, warm grace. As another African American woman, I loved the intelligence and patience she discovered within herself even when she, her daughters or husband faced the simple challenge of trying to do for others because others have done for them. I wish The First Black family all the love their hearts can hold. This message comes from a Texas gal to a South Side chick.
  • Comforting

    5
    By nelly reads
    I read this book because I crave the ideas and knowledge of the well Rounded successful black woman. Someone who is familiar with challenges but survive them all with grace. Someone who is kind, smart, witty, funny and beautiful inside and out. Thank you for your voice and presence in the world. Thank you for offering up your story for those of us who crave the influence of a well rounded successful black woman.
  • Excellent read!

    5
    By Jennay5180
    This woman is 🔥! The book was easy to read and showed so much of her heart for her husband, children, family, and country! Definitely recommend!