An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WATCH THE EMMY-NOMINATED NETFLIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • NAACP IMAGE AWARD WINNER • ONE OF ESSENCE’S 50 MOST IMPACTFUL BLACK BOOKS OF THE PAST 50 YEARS In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most … 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.
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Michelle is a classy intelligent woman who is very inspiring. She makes it very clear why she wants nothing to do with politics but she will be sadly missed from that arena.
I don’t usually read modern autobiographies because they’re boring and self-serving. This one’s different, and I loved it. What I wouldn’t give to have the Obamas back.
I’ve long admired Mrs. Obama, this book gives me even more reason to admire her.
Fascinating and inspiring look at the life of an ordinary woman who blazed a path to an extraordinary life.
I loved it; the human side of Michelle!
I thought I knew all I needed to know about Michelle Obama but this book gave me a little more insight as to who she is as a woman, wife, mother and former First Lady. For me, as a woman, wife and mother, it was relatable. It was long (over 400 pages) but since it was a nice paced easy read, it wasn’t too bad. Glad I bought it and was able to finish it.
A wonderfully inspirational funny read. Greatly admire this FLOTUS.
In her book, Michelle Obama, describes her life experiences. As a little girl living and going to school in the South Side of Chicago, to becoming a couple when she fell in love with Barack, to becoming a family with the birth of her children, and, finally to becoming the first black First Lady of the United States of America.
This is a very personal account, in which our author describes how it felt to have the experiences that she has had. This is not only definitely an inside look into her life, but it is also a highly motivating text that emphasizes that anything is possible.
This is also a fun glimpse back at a life in the United States during 1960’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s for those who are of similar age.
This eloquent account of a life shows us what beautiful, kind, and compassionate people our 44th President and First Lady are. Yes, she does mention our 45th president, and she expresses her fears and concerns, those of which many of us share.
I highly recommend this amazing, well-written, motivating book.
I’ve never felt as if I actually knew a stranger until I read this book.
I loved reading this book. Great insight into a kind and wonderful and extremely intelligent couple.
A very inspiring story by a wonderful First Lady who is sorely missed.
I learned so much about Michelle Obama and what makes her tick. Also some great stories about Barack and their partnership.
I loved it. It is a true story by Michelle Obama. She tells of her childhood and how she grew up and got her education and then becoming First Lady. It is very powerful and encouraging to young people.
A real insight into the life of Michelle Obama and the path which eventually led to her husband becoming President. A woman of achievement in her own right, as well as a successful mother and inspirational First Lady.
The story as written by Michelle Obama, is as realistic and informative as you can get. I am not usually a reader of autobiographies. I was very pleased that the writing was easy to read and the story intriguing enough to keep my interest. I enjoyed the book and even more enjoyed blasting my misperceptions about the Obama family.
I love how she tell her story. Everything about this book is outstanding.
I haven’t been reading autobiographies for a while, but I must say I really enjoyed this one. not only did she talk about her years in the Whitehouse , but her life leading up to the years in the Whitehouse. I learned what made the woman, the child, the teenager, and the student. it was a fascinating read.
Loved this book. Learned so much.
One of the best books I’ve every read. Michelle Obama”s story was just very inspiring.
Very inspirational about Michele’s life before meeting Obama and during their marriage. Highly recommend.