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Becoming by Michelle Obama

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Barbara
Dec 05, 2018 rated it it was amazing


The job of First Lady - which is essentially to dress well, attend public functions, support your husband, and perhaps take up a worthy cause or two - would be confining for anyone, much less a woman of Michelle Obama's abilities, drive, and accomplishments. Michelle had to give up a distinguished career in public service to help her spouse Barack Obama achieve his ambitions, and she (at least publicly) doesn't regret it. In fact, while in the White House, Michelle was able to advance some cause
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Kristy
I'm not going to do my usual paragraph of description for Becoming, Michelle Obama's memoir, because, well, we all know who Michelle Obama is. This memoir is Mrs. Obama's reflection on her life to date, from her childhood in the South Side of Chicago, her time at Princeton, her work as a lawyer and executive, meeting Barack Obama and being introduced to politics through him, and their historic road to the White House.

"Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something to
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Wendy
Jan 23, 2019 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: 5000-2019, feb-19
I listened to Becoming and loved listening to Michelle narrate her story!
I found her journey from childhood to present day (through good and bad times) to be utterly fascinating.
Both powerful and inspirational Becoming is beautifully written and a book I will treasure!
Katrisa
Nov 22, 2018 rated it it was amazing
What a delightful book. Michelle is an inspiring person. And it was nice to revisit that period of hope that was the 2008 presidential campaign. This book made me miss the Obamas so much!
Megan
Dec 11, 2018 rated it it was amazing
Really great book. Enjoyed the audio version especially.
Tracy Boswell
Oct 29, 2019 rated it it was amazing
I listened to this book on Audible and was sad when it was over. It felt like Michelle was sitting beside me as I drove to and fro, telling me her stories. It was intimate and authentic. I honestly "missed" her company when the book ended. ...more
Kerstin
May 14, 2018 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Heather
Dec 03, 2018 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: audiobook, bio-memoir
Stephanie
Jun 03, 2019 rated it it was amazing
Phyllis | Mocha Drop
Dec 06, 2018 rated it it was amazing
ColumbusReads
Nov 16, 2018 marked it as to-read
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Nov 18, 2018 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Christina
Dec 28, 2018 rated it really liked it
Janet T
Nov 21, 2018 is currently reading it
Shelves: ssw-bookclub
Marilyn Diamond
Feb 22, 2019 rated it it was amazing
Amy
Dec 03, 2018 marked it as to-read
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Petre
Dec 04, 2018 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Dawn
Dec 07, 2018 marked it as to-read
Donna
Mar 04, 2019 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Becca
Dec 17, 2018 marked it as to-read
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Dec 22, 2018 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Ruth Quiles
Jun 14, 2019 rated it it was amazing
Jenaro
Apr 15, 2020 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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