Michelle’s answer to “When did you decide to write the memoir, and how did you motivate yourself to keep writing?” > Likes and Comments

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message 1: by Sue (new)

Sue Martin Excellent response! I love that the motivator was to write it so people could apply your approach in their own lives. It's so important to inspire others to make the best of their lives no matter what the situation is. Everyone has trials and tribulations - that's life. But coming up with a plan B and moving through these challenges to overcome them yourself, is very compelling. Then, taking the next step to to share your winning process with others so they can also benefit and move forward. I loved your book. Can you tell? TFS


message 2: by Laurie (new)

Laurie Summer I was so moved, inspired and touched by your book, and I identified with it in ways that surprised me. Thank you so much for sharing in such an authentic and reflective and relatable way!


message 3: by Mithlesh (new)

Mithlesh Kumar With more responsibilities comes more experience and that must surely have helped Michelle in recollecting things. Michelle , You are an inspiration to a lot more people than you can imagine.


message 4: by Hélène (new)

Hélène My husband was ill last fall and reading your book just conforted my heart and my soul. You embrace people with your arms and with your words too. One funny thing: I read the book and I took it to the hospital for Louis to read. He could go through a few pages now and then. And the book disappeared. He didn't remember where he had puti it. The nurses lookes for it. In vain. So I bought another one and last week a friend came to give it back to me. Louis had lent it to him and jus forgot about it. So I have 2 copies and a lucky person will receive a gift!


message 5: by Celia (new)

Celia Your book was so relatable to me. It endeared me to you even more. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.


message 6: by Lizzet (new)

Lizzet Your book has certainly achieved its purpose. Your message of helping and supporting others really resonated with me, specially the part where you use your position as First Lady to help others that need a bit of a nudge, a bit of encouragement. I think it is wonderful that there are so many organisations to support the less fortunate, and I hope and pray that there are many more in the future, but I feel that there is a great percentage of people that might not get that help because on paper they are not that “unfortunate” and their talents get lots or they can only see them as a dim light, and it only takes a small encouragement to make them turn in a bright sparkling light in the world. And for this I am very fortunate that I have read your book as I am making it my own personal purpose to help as many people as I can to help them reach their potential, and for that Thank You.


message 7: by Caroline (new)

Caroline Your intention for this book shines through brilliantly. Your example and experiences in your choices as a wife, mother, friend or for your career have encouraged me to be more intentional. Your memoir is a blessing on many levels. Thank you for sharing your heart.


message 8: by Rach (new)

Rach So wonderfully well said. Thank you Michelle Obama for answering my question and inspiring so many people around the world.

Your book accomplished that, but you truly inspire me on a daily basis. Thank you for everything!


message 9: by Tracy (new)

Tracy Busse Your interactions with readers are a reflection of you and your book, which was written from an authentic place - your heart and soul. Thank you!


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