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Becoming

Michelle Obama

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Why we're reading this: Intimate look into Michelle’s entire life. Highly recommend Audible version as a companion b/c Michelle n…more
[close] Intimate look into Michelle’s entire life. Highly recommend Audible version as a companion b/c Michelle narrates her own story, and that made me feel even “closer” to her and her family. Not overly political. Just about her life & learning how to live w/a politician/President & how it affected all of their lives both good and bad.

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Aug 16, 2019 Book Concierge rated it it was amazing

Shelves: audio, politics, memoir, illinois, autobiography, family, concierge, strong-women, library, social-commentary

Audiobook narrated by the author.

Michelle Obama’s memoir / autobiography takes her from her childhood through college, her first years as an attorney, meeting Barack and their time in the White House as President and First Lady. Through her words I felt that I really got to know this remarkable woman. She is
smart, dedicated, authentic, compassionate, principled and tireless. She’s open and honest about her experiences and reminds us that she is still a work in progress … “becoming” the best ver ...more

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Dec 19, 2022 Rachel N. rated it really liked it

Shelves: play-book-tag, autobiography, politics, parenting, read-in-2022

This autobiography covers Michelle Obama's childhood, college experiences, career, meeting and marrying Barack Obama and time in the White House. I admire Michelle Obama and found this glimpse into her life to be interesting. The concern she has for her own children and children in general comes shining through. The book comes cross at least in part as an aspirational story to encourage kids to overcome obstacles in their lives. While this is obviously one of her passions it was a bit too rah ra ...more

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Jan 30, 2019 AWBookGirl rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 2019-best-of, 2019-reading-challenge

I’m relatively sure Michelle Obama’s Becoming doesn’t need a publisher’s summary. It’s simply her story, from growing up in the South Side of Chicago to her tenure as First Lady of the United States.

I really enjoyed this one. Off the bat, you should know that political rhetoric and policy play a very small role in the book. Even if you don’t lean towards the Obamas politically, you can read and appreciate this book without being overrun with their political viewpoint.

I related to Michelle’s pare ...more

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Feb 28, 2019 Kimberly rated it it was amazing

Shelves: biography-memoir

“Let’s invite one another in. Maybe then we can begin to fear less, to make fewer wrong assumptions, to let go of the biases and stereotypes that unnecessarily divide us. Maybe we can better embrace the ways we are the same. It’s not about being perfect. It’s not about where you get yourself in the end. There’s power in allowing yourself to be known and heard, in owning your unique story, in using your authentic voice. And there’s grace in being willing to know and hear others. This, for me, is ...more

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Mar 14, 2019 Ketutar Jensen rated it really liked it

She is not her husband :-D
I enjoy her story of her childhood. I love the courting. The proposal was delicious :-D
I have laughed, I have cried, and I love this woman :-)
I loved to hear how she sees her husband.
And I'll stop this review, because otherwise I'll talk about politics. ...more

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Feb 07, 2019 Eliz rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: non-fiction, ebook, family, 2019

Interesting look from inside the fishbowl and how they got there.

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Jun 23, 2019 Beth rated it really liked it

Shelves: 50-poc, memoir

Interesting read about a woman dragged into politics who adapted with grace. Her voice shines through -- it feels very authentic. I kept seeing how the stories about her experiences matched up with the news stories. It does reinforce what a rotten place America is, or maybe Americans are, although she would disagree.

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