And yet, she came through it with grace, intelligence, and humor, and in the process, inspired an entire generation of women and people of color, including me. Beco Whatever was coming next, this was a story we could own. Becoming feels like I'm not just reading the words of one woman's incredible journey from lower middle class to being one of the most respected women of our time, but also the potential story of what could be for so many women of color.
Michelle makes clear that her life was able to take its remarkable trajectory in large part due to the influence of her parents, extended family, teachers, and mentors, who all loved and invested in her through her crucial formative years.
Reading this, I'm struck by how honest and forthright she is. She is open with all the difficulties and struggles she has gone through, both public and personal. She talks about how she tries to balance her drive for a career in public service with her husband's political calling, all while raising two young children.
It must have been extraordinarily challenging, yet she handled it all with enviable poise. One of the things I most enjoyed about this book is its message of optimism and hope. She's incredibly resilient and driven, even in the face of so much opposition, criticism, and disparagement of herself and her family.
She accomplished so much during her time as First Lady, and reading her words in this memoir is a true inspiration. Michelle Obama encompasses all that I admire: authenticity, kindness, and resilience. And this book is not just a candid self-reflection, but also a hopeful call for us all that we can do better and can achieve anything we put our minds to, as long as we aren't afraid of hard work.
I'm so glad I picked up this memoir of a truly exceptional woman. There's a lot in here to digest, and I will be taking the time to think over all that I've read in the coming weeks and months.
I know her words will stay with me for a long time. View all 65 comments. Dec 08, Susanne rated it it was amazing Shelves: audiobooks , must-read , five-star-books , favorites. She exemplifies all of the qualities I admire most: beauty, elegance, honor, kindness, intelligence and dignity. To say that I miss the Obamas is an understatement. Going into this read, I knew I would be emotional. Princeton, Harvard, working at and forming Non-Profits not to mention her accomplishments as the First Lady!
The moment Michelle meets Barack Obama when he summers at Sidney Austin, the law firm she is an Associate at, she feels it. That spark. My eyes filled, they glossed over, the tears fell. The two shared an ice cream cone and became an us. Here, listening to this, I admit to sobbing, heavily. We saw them every day for 8 years. Such sweet romance, pure pure love and complete respect for each other and their relationship. Oh how I love them. Oh how I miss them. From life in politics, campaigning, being bullied, becoming the First Lady and raising Malia and Sasha in the White House, Michelle Obama gives an honest portrayal of what life was like for her and Barack Obama.
While in the White House, the President always made time for family. Always having dinner with them. Never discussing politics. Family was their bond. Yet his love for this Nation was and is still evident. There were so many moments while listening to this audiobook that I teared up. Not just teared up, but sobbed uncontrollably. Her words, her voice, her thoughts struck a chord, for a myriad of reasons, some sad, some happy.
I tear up just thinking about them. Her final message is one of hope, of letting people in, and helping others. I received it. Thank you to Michelle Obama for sharing your life with us. I am honored. Published on Goodreads, Amazon and Twitter on Excerpt to be published on Instagram. I was so excited to read it. When I read this book, I was moved and hoped this man would be president one day. After reading this book, I feel like I know so much more.
Her story is inspiring, f 4. Her story is inspiring, fascinating, and I adore her. Michelle herself narrates it and I always love when authors narrate their own stories. It makes them that more personal and captivating. I loved reading about her past, her family, and of course when she met Barack and their story. I could relate to some of her story and learned a lot of new things about her.
View all 10 comments. Jun 17, emma rated it really liked it Shelves: non-ya , gorgeous-covers , diverse , 4-and-a-half-stars , beautifully-written , recommend , memoir , authors-of-color , nonfiction , couldn-t-wait-to-read.
One of my greatest wishes is for the entirety of my thought process to be narrated - if not controlled - by Michelle Obama. Because the only thing better than reading pages of Michelle Obama writing about herself is listening to 18 hours of her talking about herself. A complete dream. Bottom line: I could rant about my love for Michelle Obama for pages, but that would be weird.
View all 27 comments. Dec 17, Matt rated it it was amazing Shelves: audiobook. While I admit to being a reading fiend when it comes to politics, as some will no doubt have realised, I also find much pleasure in learning about people through biographies and memoirs.
Obama sets the stage for the reader with a solid recounting of her life on the South Side of Chicago in the late s. In an era rattled by race wars, she remembers her parents forced to pinch pennies and living with relatives, while the world around them tried to come to terms with racial integration.
Working hard in school and always striving to excel, Obama remembers gaining a spot at Princeton, where her older brother was already attending.
There, she learned the power of community and helping others, a theme that repeats itself throughout the memoir. After leapfrogging into Harvard Law School—again, through hard work and merit—Obama was able to settle back in Chicago at a law firm. Here, she met an ever-tardy and somewhat esoteric Barrack Hussein Obama, whose basic living was something to which Michelle could relate, though they clashed considerably in their approaches to organization.
Barrack and Michelle soon began a courtship that led to marriage and the introduction of politics into the equation. Barrack was a community organiser who was being touted for more, first a State Senate seat and then all the way to Congress.
The Obamas welcomed two girls into their lives, doubling the size of their family and bringing new meaning to work ethic.
If she struggled before, the campaign showed her new issues and concerns, as exhibited through a number of lenses. The Obamas worked hard and utilised their fresh message approach to reach the political pinnacle, but that was only the beginning. In wonderfully fluid narratives, Michelle Obama depicts life inside the White House and roles of the First Family, inviting the reader to explore some of her most personal thoughts as initiatives, bills, summits, and security decisions shaped America at break-neck speed.
Even when the time came to leave, Michelle refused to turn off and fade into the background, arguing that there was still much life to live, as can be seen with the publication of this book. Recommended for those who love memoirs, politics, coming of age, and anything uplifting, which is sure to offset much of the sludge that Washington is spewing out these days!
There have been many notable First Ladies in the last number of years, all of whom left their own marks on America. However, I can think of only one who stood out and sought to define herself independent of the role her husband brought as President of the United States. Michelle Obama refuses—throughout and in many scenarios—to allow herself to be defined as simply a member of a group.
She is not just a woman, an African American, a mother, a First Lady. This memoir catapulted many of the views I had of Obama and helped me see the woman who sought to fight for equality years before she made headlines, who advocated for others decades before healthy snacks in schools became an initiative, and who loved life to its fullest before being thrust before the cameras. In essence, Michelle Obama became many things on her life journey, hence the aptly chosen title.
As the memoir argues so effectively, there was more to the woman than being a spouse and mother, tending house while Barrack Obama rose to power. Without Michelle, there would have been no winning campaigns, but not because she stumped or smiled for the cameras. It was her passion and dedication to the kernel of the Obama family that saw these four people become firsts in many things and helped America realise its greatness.
Being able to tear down walls, rather than build them; communicate passionately, rather than attack venomously, Michelle Obama forged the cornerstone of the legacy she wishes to leave the world.
Let it never be forgotten that beside every decent man is a fundamentally stupendous woman and the brilliance of the words in this book give new meaning to this. When I speak of brilliance and earth-shattering aspects of this memoir, I refer not only to the wonderful prose and sound vignettes that rise from page upon page, but also the shards left to twinkle in the sunlight, as the reader notices just how many glass ceilings Michelle Obama was able to break in her life, paving the way for other women to follow her.
Kudos, Madam Obama, for one of the most enthralling memoirs I have read in a long time. I am stunned, in awe, and so happy I took the time to get to know you better. Thank you for making the world a better place by being an active part of it!
View all 67 comments. Feb 25, Stephanie L marked it as to-read Shelves: publications , autobiography. You bet your ass I just preordered this. As a female minority, Queen First Lady Michelle Obama has become one of my most go-to role models, and I already know I'm going to be in tears while reading this. Nov 24, Brandice rated it it was amazing. Becoming like Michelle Obama herself, is both eloquent and relatable.
She talks about becoming her, becoming us, and finally, becoming more. As most of us know by now, Michelle is from Chicago, grew up with loving and supportive parents, attended Princeton followed by Harvard for law school, then began her position as an associate at the prestigious law firm of Sidley Austin, where she eventually met Barack.
My favorite section of the book was by far, Becoming Us, in which Michelle describes mee Becoming like Michelle Obama herself, is both eloquent and relatable.
My favorite section of the book was by far, Becoming Us, in which Michelle describes meeting Barack and the evolvement of their relationship. Michelle does not pretend living in the White House was not a privilege or shy away from the associated perks. There were plenty of tough days with the various events happening around the world.
The pressure and scrutiny of trying to raise 2 daughters with some semblance of normalcy could also be taxing on the family of 4. Through it all, Michelle always remained committed to being the best mom to Sasha and Malia. The nostalgia and longing for the former Obama reign in the White House, was, as I read this memoir, and is, still real.
The Obamas are admirable not just for their smart talents but also their continued relatability. They are genuine people who want more for their kids, for their country, and just doing their part to contribute to this goal. A tad oversimplified? I see it more as a forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to continuously reach toward a better self. I have become, by certain measures, a person of power, and yet there are still moments when I feel insecure or unheard. Becoming requires patience and rigor.
View all 45 comments. Dec 18, Peter rated it it was amazing Shelves: favorites , autobiography , audiobooks. This left me with even more respect and admiration for her and Barak. It provides wonderful coverage of her thinking and actions through life, from childhood to lawyer, to wife and mother, and to First Lady.
The foundations of her determination and her devotion to her own family with Barak were rooted deeply during those early years. After meeting Barak and establishing a loving relationship, Michelle recognised his vision and drive, which led her to question her own highly paid legal career.
She would seek something that would give her a similar meaning and purpose. Something that would go well beyond the need to secure a higher and higher salary. She changed jobs, taking massive pay cuts to find that purpose and contribution to society. She worked for non-profits, City Hall, healthcare and academia, so she could make an impact where it mattered, to heal divisions and disparities.
What has inspired me most about Michelle and Barak is that they give a sense of possibility to ordinary people. We can strive for a life of balance, a balance between family and career, between self-need and freely giving, and between reality and dreams. The realm of politics is very strange and I have often held a thought that anyone determined to be in politics should be enough reason for them not to be elected.
While ultimately providing all the support she could to her husband's mission, she was steadfast in keeping her focus on family needs.
There are slips along the way but with careful and honest reflection, she grounds the family again and prevents the glamour of their position affecting her family values. The achievement that working-class people can further their education, their careers and their dreams to the pinnacle of ambition. Of course, this book is inspirational, but it is also the manner in which it was achieved that inspired people worldwide.
Compare that with what we see today, not only in the US but globally. He also had a natural ability to engage people and inspire possibilities.
He spoke for seventeen minutes that night, explaining who he was and where he came from. She is a lady of utmost intelligence and dignity, with a strong moral focus. The narration feels deeply moving and personal and on the many emotional events in her life, it becomes so touching that you are totally enchanted in the little bubble that now surrounds you. This is a book I highly recommend it and really worth reading or my preference, listening to.
View all 66 comments. May 10, Sara rated it it was amazing. Michelle Obama calling Donald Trump a bully in one of the best selling books of the year gave me the strength to get through This was wonderful to listen to, Michelle is beautifully eloquent and her way with words was bewitching.
This book is relatable in all the best ways, incredibly interesting and most importantly, inspiring. I'm fairly Michelle Obama calling Donald Trump a bully in one of the best selling books of the year gave me the strength to get through I'm fairly confident this will be one of my favourite reads of the year.
I loved this and i really think you will too. Aug 12, Whitney Atkinson rated it it was amazing Shelves: audiobook , feminism , made-me-cry , memoir , read-in Readers also enjoyed. Videos About This Book. More videos Biography Memoir. About Michelle Obama. Michelle Obama. After completing her formal education, she returned to Chicago and accepted a position with the law firm Sidley Austin, and subsequently worked as part of the staff of Chicago mayor Richard M.
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