Becoming

An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States. In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her—from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world’s most famous address. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it—in her own words and on her own terms. Warm, wise, and revelatory, Becoming is the deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations—and whose story inspires us to do the same.

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464 pages

Average rating: 8.33

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Anonymous
May 04, 2025
10/10 stars
I laughed. I cried. I nodded my head in agreement. Thoroughly enjoyed reading the life story of a truly remarkable person who made our country better. I am grateful for their family's sacrifice.
Nova Shari
May 01, 2025
6/10 stars
I have the greatest respect for Michelle Obama but I could only get through the first 4 chapters of the book. She recounts experiences in her childhood that many of us would not consider worth repeating or remembering in our own. No doubt if I read the entire book I would have come away with some true gems but this is too drawn out for my liking.
sweetlemoneade
Apr 14, 2025
7/10 stars
Slow in the beginning but picks up towards her college days. Very insightful and hopeful ♥️
Life By Trail and Error
Apr 04, 2025
10/10 stars
Her voice is so soothing and seeing where she came from and how the white house was from her perspective was really refreshing.
Wyn
Feb 07, 2025
9/10 stars
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