Questions About The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times

by Michelle Obama (Goodreads Author)

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What ages do you recommend reading this book. I am considering a book club with my 17 year old niece. Is this book suitable for 17-year olds?

Letha I think it would be a motivational read for 17 year old girls with much insights into navigating what lays ahead. Although most of the 'stories' and e…moreI think it would be a motivational read for 17 year old girls with much insights into navigating what lays ahead. Although most of the 'stories' and experiences are based on the authors sphere of non-white women/girls, the wisdoms and strategies she draws from her experiences are universal for women. (less)

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Should I read Becoming before reading this?

Rebecca Johnson I haven’t read Becoming and I really enjoyed this book and had no trouble understanding it.

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Why do so many people call Michelle "Big Mike"?

Sydney Schroeder people think she was born as a male and she is fat so they call her that to be mean and get under her skin

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