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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So inspiring! Loved it.
Have the book on my read table. Saw the reviews . . . seems like this will be an interesting one. Looking to dive in. Will update more once completed the read.
Through this autobiography, Michelle tells us her experience from her Youth in Chicago to her life as First Lady of United States.
I loved the message of the book : always believe in yourself and give your best.
This is a woman who didn’t grow up with a sliver spoon in her mouth. Through hard work, determination and motivation she was able reach her full potential. She became a role model for many, and many generations to come. A True inspiration.
Really appreciated to read about Michelle Obama’s life! Very poignant!
I rarely read autobiographies, but decided to read Becoming by Michelle Obama. I don’t regret it. I’m surprised at how much I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was engrossed from start to finish. What a phenomenal woman! My level of respect has gone up a thousand percent for Mrs Obama. The book chronicles her journey from growing up in Chicago’s South Side to becoming a successful Lawyer, wife, mother and eventually First Lady of the United States of America. I loved experiencing Michelle’s life alongside her with all her triumphs and heartbreaks. She gives insight not only into what her experience was like living in the White House, but also her experience of racism, bereavement and infertility.
The book is simple to read and I like the way it humanised her & Barack. An insightful and educational piece of non-fiction. I highly recommend reading this book.
An exceptional read; extremely well-written. I learned a lot about Mrs. Obama and her life; I was glad it wasn’t a political book – yes, politics are discussed, how could they not be, but there was no agenda, no blaming, no finger-pointing. This was Michelle’s story and I learned, as suspected, she and I could be friends, she just doesn’t know that yet 🙂
Highly recommend this book (I listened to it – read by the author) gave it a wonderful depth hearing her voice.
Loved her life story…she’s so real & relatable
I taught this book in my African American Studies course and although Ms. Obama has made herself available for people to get to know, my students and I realized that there was so much more we didn’t know about our former First Lady. Ms. Obama was very open with her life experiences and she never tried to censor herself or her life which my students and I appreciated greatly. This book is probably one of the best autobiographies I have read in a while.
Loved this book so much!
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Loved this book and it made me mourn for the end of the Obama white house. Michelle Obama is such an enlightened person and reading this inspired me to be a better person, mother and spouse. Her thoughtful prose was delicious and I savored this book. Truly hope she’ll write another. The world needs her to.
This memoir by the former First Lady of the United States is a wonderful insight into Michelle Obama’s life. It begins with her upbringing in Chicago, her career and relationship with the man who went on to become president of the United States of America – despite her initial misgivings. Becoming by Michelle Obama is a refreshing read, full of insight and her humanity apparent to all. Overall, it is a must read and an interesting contrast with her husband’s memoirs. Michelle Obama gives great insight to raising a ‘normal’ family in the White House and partner of the United States President. She reveals the truly humane, albeit mundane character of Barack and their obvious love and partnership. A pure joy to read and five plus star rating.
Since I read Barack Obama’s A PROMISED LAND I decided to read Michelle’s as well. I loved her back story. I loved her family moments. I loved how she talked about her struggles. I loved her point of view as the First Lady. I know it’s hard for the President but I never thought how hard it was for the First Lady. I loved how she stayed true to herself. I’m happy I listened to this book I think Ms. Obama was a classy, down to earth, compassionate First Lady.
Michelle Obama’s words are moving, measured, and meaningful as she talks about her childhood, school years, Princeton, Harvard, and meeting Barack. Her honesty about her fears and hopes says everything about who she is and how she went from Chicago’s South Side to the White House. In the Epilogue, she states explicitly that she is no fan of politics and has no intention of ever running for office. BECOMING is not another political autobiography; it is the story of a woman who grew up being loved and is now paying that forward by being a loving person. It is also a story of being taught the value of a good education and believing it.
I listened to the audiobook, so Michelle Obama literally told me her story… one on one. I listened to this woman I so admire talk about her natural fears when moving from one new experience to another. I often find myself dozing when listening to an audiobook; not this one. The voice that I knew from several rousing speeches made while First Lady, was telling me personal things about herself that made me laugh and made me cry, things that made her far more accessible than the carefully planned and rehearsed public persona I had come to love.
I am not generally drawn to listening to or reading biographies such as this, yet I found it a more compelling story than a lot of the books I have been reading over the last several years. BECOMING is a well written book about seeing possibilities and striving to move through life with purpose, and, ultimately, being yourself.
I highly recommend ‘reading’ the audiobook. Michelle Obama is the perfect narrator of her life.
An amazing woman!
Extremely well written!
Well written and inspiring
I listened to the audiobook read by Michelle Obama and loved every minute of it. This woman is amazing and so inspiring. She is definitely one of my favorite role models of modern times. I bought the book for my library because I want it for reference. I will definitely read it again!
This is a beautifully written memoir by Michelle Obama beginning with her childhood and going through her term as FLOTUS. The book was very enlightening, informative and uplifting. Michelle Obama is a true inspiration to all women. I highly recommend this fantastic book.