Summary of the Book Becoming is a powerful, inspiring, and intimate memoir of Michelle Obama, the former First Lady of the United States. She is one of the most iconic women at present, and she is known for being an influential advocate of women’s rights. Her strong and graceful presence at the White House made her one of the most identifiable global figures. This book covers her childhood in Chicago, her journey through the early years, and becoming the first African American First Lady of the United States. About the Author Michelle LeVaughn Robinson Obama, popularly known as Michelle Obama, is more than just the first African-American First Lady.
She is a lawyer, a university administrator and, most importantly, a writer. After graduating from Harvard Law School, Michelle Obama worked at the law firm Sidley Austin where she dated the then President-to-be – Barack Obama. It was during Barack Obama’s presidential term (2009 – 2017) when Michelle wrote her first book American Grown (2012). Later, in 2018, Michelle went on to write her sophomore book Becoming, which she describes as a deeply personal experience. Becoming sold 725,000 copies in the United States of America and Canada on its very first day, becoming the second best-selling debut for any book that year.
- Publisher :Â bornbebest (1 January 2018)
- Language :Â English
- Hardcover :Â 448 pages
Review
“A serious work of candid reflection by a singular figure of early-twenty-first-century America . . . Becoming is refined and forthright, gracefully written and at times laugh-out-loud funny.”—Isabel Wilkerson, The New York Times Book Review
“Becoming is inspirational without trying to be. From the first words, the very warmth that permeates its author emanates from the pages. . . . Becoming manages to be a coming-of-age tale, a love story and a family saga all in one. More importantly, this book is a reminder that America is still a work-in-progress, and that hope can be an action word if we allow it to be. Becoming is a balm that America needs, from a woman America does not yet deserve.”—Angie Thomas, Time
“Deeply personal and refreshingly honest . . . She’s thoughtful, humorous, bracingly revealing, and when it’s time, she does us all the favor of showing us the human side of a man worshipped by so many. . . . It’s human and genuine and welcoming to see the layers of humanity she holds open. . . . Michelle Obama’s story can maybe inspire you to find a path for your own story.”—Shonda Rhimes, Shondaland
“A complex, accomplished life recounted with confidence and candor . . . Every page sparkles with directness and grace.”—Douglas Brinkley, The Boston Globe
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