Becoming by Michelle Obama
An intimate memoir by the former First Lady chronicles the experiences that have shaped her remarkable life, from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago through her setbacks and achievements in the White House.

- Last updated: September 8, 2023
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Article from The Guardian. "Michelle Obama’s powerful speech at the Democratic National Convention showed how the roles of leaders’ wives are more important than ever"
Article from Romper. "The first lady has also become well-known for her ardent speeches, many of which center on ideals and morals that mean the most to her, and picking ten of Michelle Obama's best speeches from over the years wasn't easy, to say the least."
From Biography.com "Michelle Obama is a lawyer, writer and the wife of former U.S. President Barack Obama. Prior to her role as first lady, she was a lawyer, Chicago city administrator and community-outreach worker."
Forbes. "Michelle Obama’s speech on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention has been widely praised."
"An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States"
"The former first lady’s new memoir is notable for the revealing glimpses it offers into private moments of fear and frustration."
"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"
"Michelle Obama was the first First Lady to court an air of “relatability,” and her memoir, “Becoming,” marks her second coming, as an unprecedented, potentially billion-dollar brand."