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Becoming Hardcover – 14 Nov 2018

by Michelle Obama (Author)

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In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America-the first African-American to serve in that role-she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history, while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the U.S. and around the world, dramatically changing the ways that families pursue healthier and more active lives, and standing with her husband as he led America through some of its most harrowing moments. Along the way, she showed us a few dance moves, crushed Carpool Karaoke, and raised two down-to-earth daughters under an unforgiving media glare.

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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Hardcover: 448 pages
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; 1 edition (13 November 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0241334144
ISBN-13: 978-0241334140
Product Dimensions: 16.2 x 4 x 24 cm
Boxed-product Weight: 730 g
Average Customer Review: 47 customer reviews
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 6 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3 in 21st Century U.S. History
- #3 in Parenting Girls
- #3 in African-American History

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An inspirational memoir that also rings true (Gaby Wood Daily Telegraph, Five Stars)

Obama's memoir is a genuine page-turner, full of intimacies and reflections. . . Allied to this candour is a steeliness of purpose. It is no exaggeration to say that every page of this book is, explicitly or otherwise, a reproach to Donald Trump, and a call-to-arms to those who would defeat the 45th President and all that he stands for (Matt D'Ancona Evening Standard)

This is a rich, entertaining and candid memoir. And overall she's a fun person to sit alongside as she tells you the story of her life, warts and all. . . it is as beautifully written as any piece of fiction, with a similar warm languid tone to Ann Patchett's novel Commonwealth (Viv Groskop i, Five Stars)

This revealing memoir offers new insights into her upbringing on the south side of Chicago and the highs and lows of life with Barack Obama. . . Becoming is a 400-page expansion of this essential doctrine ['when they go low, we go high'], without compromising a refreshing level of honesty about what politics really did to her. I have read Barack Obama's two books so far, and this is like inserting a missing piece of reality into the narrative of his dizzying journey (Afua Hirsch Guardian)

I found myself lifting my jaw from my chest at the end of every other chapter, not because of any seedy insight into stories I'd always wondered about, but because, armed as I was with knowledge about her career, her mannerisms, and even her elbow-heavy dancing, this was not the Obama I thought I knew. She was more (Kuba Shand-Baptiste Independent)

Inspiring. . . After 421 pages of Becoming, I closed the book hoping that one day she would use her formidable intelligence, humanity - and humour - to offer a more tangible vision for how America might fight the rising tides of polarisation and hate (Financial Times)

Open and engaging. . . Obama writes with candour about the good times and bad. (Daily Express)

Of course, Becoming is Michelle Obama's story, of how she moved from a girl on the South Side of Chicago to becoming one of the most powerful women in the world. But in the final pages of the book, Obama writes, "It's all a process, steps along a path. Becoming requires equal parts patience and rigor." Here, Obama is pushing us to reckon with our own becomings - to realise our own story and to have the power to tell it. (The Pool)

She's a woman we've all fallen in love with because she radiates joy and wisdom, and Becoming encapsulate this perfectly. It's also deeply honest - reading it makes you feel as though she's your close friend opening up to you (Red Online)

Obama writes with a refreshing candor (The Atlantic)

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An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States.

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An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States

‘Your story is what you have, what you will always have, it is something to own’ Michelle Obama

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Louise

As long as Michelle Obama is alive,there is hope in the world.

18 November 2018

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I bought the book on the first day it was published.I never expected it would be Ubputdownloadable as it is. I finished it in 3 days. It is refreshing, honest, well written and wise.

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A ‘first person’ writing experience to savour

18 November 2018

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I am left stunned, excited and shocked by the many revelations this book has given me. Most of all though I cherish the obvious truth of the writing and appreciated the thoughts of Michelle behind some of the momentous events of her eight years in the White House. Her writings though start with her early life and the inspirations she sought from her piers and family. Her story is an amazing example of courage and determination to loosen the shackles of her heritage, engage it and drive herself forward to become America’s First Lady. It was interesting as well to learn about her efforts during the Obama years to be a First Lady that used the position to champion causes that to this day resonate with so many. As an international reader outside of the US, I learned a great deal about the nature of politics in the US from the standpoint of someone who lived inside that bubble and was able to extricate herself and her family with dignity and positive future resolve. As a portrait photographer I could but dream of having her as a subject before my camera. I can but dream.

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Lady Nigella

Great memoir from an outstanding First Lady

30 December 2018

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As a keen follower of US politics, I have always held Michelle Obama in the highest regard. An inspired, earnest and approachable person, she is arguably the brightest as well as the most charismatic and influential amongst her peer First Ladies. I was very eager to dive into her memoir so I set undivided time to read it through over a couple of days. Whilst reading the first two parts I thought the story would lend itself beautifully to a film script, the third part - the part that revolves around her tenure as First Lady - felt just like a more impersonal account that read like a chronicle and left me wanting more. This latter section felt at times superficial and did not deliver the same emotional impact as the preceding parts did. I guess that this gear shift may have been a conscious editorial choice driven by the current political context, as she appeared to have tried to keep it as neutral as possible. Besides a few heart-warming anecdotes and a number of tragedies such as the shoot out at Sandy Hook (whose accounts by the point of view of the personal impact felt cut short), there wasn’t much insight of what thoughts kept evolving in the years of the presidency and becoming who she is today. Instead, the choice was to have a legacy-laden detailed account of the remarkable accomplishments of all the policies that both President Obama and she championed replacing what could have been some more private reflections to follow on those laid out in the first two parts of the book. I could not give it 4 1/2 stars due to Amazon’s rating system but despite my thoughts on the third part, I do recommend this book highly.

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living in a shadow

7 January 2019

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This work has not been seriously reviewed as far as I know . The first half of the book is definitely autobiographical and a very interesting read . But ,like all those who are married to politicians and in this case to a president it inevitably becomes a recitation of political matters mainly involving Barack Obama's elections to the presidency . Considering that Michelle is a very intelligent woman some of this book is cringe making and trite to say the least . I skipped through the last parts of the book . Regrettably , because I like the Obama's ,I cannot recommend this book .

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A really great lady

22 November 2018

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I loved learning about Michelles childhood and the path she took. Im Australian and therefore not part of the political process of the USA. We had great respect for the Obamas in my country and I will always remember the dignity of the Obama administration.

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Marnie44

A book to change the world

28 January 2019

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As an Australian reading this inspiring book, I can only be astonished at a country that can produce a person of such character and integrity as Michelle Obama yet also the infantile petty narcissist current US President whom the world can only look on with repugnance and disbelief. This book is a mesmerising intimate look at two people who despite the challenges of their race and unprivileged backgrounds , together did so much for their country. Instead of the hate some Americans felt for them, they should be proud that their country offered the opportunity for M and B Obama to become their President and First Lady. It was a huge historical moment that the descendant of a slave, as MB is, could be First Lady. And what a FL she was, working so hard to fulfil her projects of inclusion and aspiration among the many disadvantaged. America would be a lot better place if they had compulsory voting as we do in Australia. It keeps the extremists at bay and makes for a more equitable society. This book is brilliantly written and I can see why it is a world wide best seller. I can only hope that Americans aim as high as the Obamas next time they do their duty and vote. Please remember- who you choose as President affects all of us

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Maz from Melbourne

Excellent

31 December 2018

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Thank you Michelle for being you. Becoming, progressing and learning with an open loving , generous and kind heart. You have affected the lives of millions and are a quite wonderful role model. May you and all your family continue to lead a happy, adventurous and fulfilling life. Marian Caldwell in Melbourne, Australia.

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keith wallace

An enlightening and provocative insight into the best of America.

20 January 2019

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An enlightening account of growing up in a typical working class American family. Nevertheless, the family is black. It is an inspiring story of hope and achievement and of mentoring others to achieve.
Also interesting are the many glimpses of life behind the scenes of a so well known public story. For example the complications faced when attempting to maintain a "normal" life for the children amidst the public glare and the intense security details when living in the White House.

I was totally absorbed, reading it from cover without ever wanting to put it down.

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