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Listening length: 14 hours. An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States. Michelle Obama has become one of the most iconic women of our era. As the first African-American First Lady, she created an inclusive White House and emerged as a strong advocate for women and girls globally, transforming how families pursue healthier lifestyles. She stood alongside her husband during challenging times, showcasing her resilience. Along the way, she shared her joy through dance, participated in Carpool Karaoke, and raised two grounded daughters under intense media scrutiny. In her memoir, she offers deep reflections and captivating storytelling, inviting readers into her life—from her South Side Chicago childhood to her executive career, and her time at the White House. With honesty and humor, she recounts her public and private triumphs and setbacks, sharing her story in her own words. Warm, wise, and revealing, this memoir is a personal reckoning of a woman who has defied expectations and inspires others to do the same.
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- Title
- Becoming
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michelle Obama
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 20
- ISBN10
- 0241982987
- ISBN13
- 9780241982983
- Series
- Tags
- True Stories, Biographies, Family, Women, Politics, Autobiographies & Memoirs, USA, 20th century, Gifts for women, Society, Life, America, 21st Century, Race, Racism, Success, Women's Biographies, Exceptional Women, First Ladies
- First published
- 2018
- Original title
- Becoming
- Rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Description
- Listening length: 14 hours. An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States. Michelle Obama has become one of the most iconic women of our era. As the first African-American First Lady, she created an inclusive White House and emerged as a strong advocate for women and girls globally, transforming how families pursue healthier lifestyles. She stood alongside her husband during challenging times, showcasing her resilience. Along the way, she shared her joy through dance, participated in Carpool Karaoke, and raised two grounded daughters under intense media scrutiny. In her memoir, she offers deep reflections and captivating storytelling, inviting readers into her life—from her South Side Chicago childhood to her executive career, and her time at the White House. With honesty and humor, she recounts her public and private triumphs and setbacks, sharing her story in her own words. Warm, wise, and revealing, this memoir is a personal reckoning of a woman who has defied expectations and inspires others to do the same.