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An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK - NAACP IMAGE AWARD WINNER 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.
- Format: Hardcover
- Author: Obama, Michelle
- ISBN: 9781524763138
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 9.50 x 1.40
- Number Of Pages: 448
- Publication Year: 2018
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BECOMING
Rosemarie A. - 4 years 8 months agoEnjoyed this because the setting in South Shore was familiar. It gave me new insight about the family.
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Becoming
Danielle J. - 5 years 6 months agoDanielle Johnson … I absolutely love this book...To read and actually be able to vision her life growing up from a child to a young woman and over coming obstacles that others doubt her of is breath taking. Such a powerful woman. To over come the challenges that were placed before her. I would recommend this book to anyone having trouble believing in themselves. This book shows character that you can do anything your mind is set out to do. Brilliant Mrs. Michelle OBama!#SpringPicks
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First Lady!
Kim T. - 5 years 6 months agoThis book was easy to read. It told a story. It really gave me a new perspective on what it is like to be the First Lady in today's society.
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Former First Lady Michelle Obama shares her story
Mega R. - 5 years 9 months agoBased on the astronomical sales for Becoming, I know I'm not alone in wanting an inside look at what life was like for the Obama family from 2008-2017. Watching from the outside, it seemed like an inspiring tale of historic wins and hope for a brighter future. I could only imagine what it would be like to experience that firsthand. Becoming is far more nuanced than I thought it would be and it entirely exceeded my expectations. The former First Lady moves through her entire life thus far to capture the historic presidency which elevated her to a household name, what it means to be in the public eye, her charitable work in Chicago, her work as an attorney, and how conflicted she felt at times about her husband's political aspirations. It was easily one of my top books of 2018 and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a glimpse into White House life during the Obama years.
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Awesome autobiography!
Vicki S. - 6 years agoA well written book with insights into her childhood, meeting Barack, and Life in the White House. I listened to the audio version of this book narrated by Michelle. So so good! It was so meaningful to hear her tell her story.