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Becoming

Michelle Obama

Start date: February 1, 2019

Finish date: February 27, 2019

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Dec 05, 2018 Barbara 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 ...more

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Dec 06, 2018 Cam rated it really liked it

I love Michelle Obama .... you get a look inside of life from childhood to First Lady.

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Dec 11, 2018 Megan rated it it was amazing

Really great book. Enjoyed the audio version especially.

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Dec 29, 2018 Krissy rated it it was amazing

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I’ve watched videos of Michelle give a couple different speaking events & picked up her memoir because of that. I really enjoy her. She’s a vibrant human being.

I liked the back drop of her growing up in the 1960s & 70s in Chicago. Her family is full of lively humans & her hard work through school shows.

Watching Barack transform from law student to his path towards the presidency was wild. Reading about his reading habits coupled with his personality confirms why he was ready to be a leader.

Her ...more

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