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Becoming
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February 27, 2019
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Becoming by Michelle Obama

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Kate
Jan 31, 2019 rated it it was amazing
4.5/5

This book was written well, which made it easy to read. I really enjoyed reading about the Obama’s dating time, as well and Michelle Obama’s experience in the White House and the challenges of raising kids in the White House.
Aura
Dec 03, 2018 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: memoir, best-of-2018
I listened to the audio book and this was a wonderful experience. I believe that anyone with a modicum of common sense and who has actually read the book could only rave about this lady. Even if you disagree with her husband's politics, she has always taken the high road and is a role model in a political climate that is divisive and brutal. She came from a working class home in the Chicago Southside (before it turned into what it is today). She loved to learn, and be the best and so she excelle ...more
Cathie
It was a 4 star read for me up until the final 20 pages or so; either way it is a very good autobiography and a glimpse into a world very few of us ever have a chance of experiencing.
babygirllit (Tish)
Awesome!!!
Samantha
Mar 10, 2019 rated it liked it
Intimate description of her and her family's life. I especially like that she spent so much time describing her upbringing and not just life in the White House. ...more
Kelsey
Wow. Where to begin? I feel like I’m a distant friend now. She covered so much, so eloquently. I just want to read my life through her lens. I have even more respect for the president and their family and how they navigate life in the White House.
KAREN Powell
Jan 29, 2022 rated it it was amazing
Beautiful memoir ❤
Lisa
Nov 25, 2018 marked it as to-read
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Mar 22, 2019 rated it it was amazing
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Jun 25, 2020 rated it it was amazing
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Dec 12, 2018 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Dec 24, 2018 marked it as to-read
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Jun 18, 2019 rated it it was amazing