Michelle Obama is one of the most influential women in American history. Her book, Becoming, is a candid, inspiring memoir about her life, her role as the first African-American woman to serve as First Lady of the United States, and her power to create positive change in the world. Becoming tells the story of how Michelle Obama went from a small-town girl from South Side Chicago to the most powerful woman in the world.
Published in November 2018, Becoming is an autobiographical account of Michelle Obama’s early years, childhood, and formative moments, which shaped the person she is today. It begins with her move to the rough and tumble south side of Chicago in the mid-1970s. Here she is raised by her parents, Craig and Marian Robinson, and her older brother, Craig Jr. She talks about growing up as a student, taking up hard work while studying at Princeton University, and eventually graduating from Harvard Law School.
Next, the story dives into her professional years, including her journey to become a community organizer at a Chicago non-profit and a corporate attorney at a prestigious law firm. During these years, she meets the man who would become her husband and former president, Barack Obama. She talks about their journey and the historic 2008 election, starting their new life in the White House and her role as the nation’s first African-American First Lady.
The story follows on to her career post-White House and her subsequent activism, which continues to make an impact long after her time in the White House. Becoming further exposes how much of an impact Michelle Obama made in the Oval Office, from developing global education programs for children to creating greater opportunities for victims of sexual assault.
In Becoming, Michelle Obama writes honestly and emotionally about her life and the triumphs, disappointments, and surprises she has encountered. Her story is a heart-filled, emotional one that discusses both the personal and the political battles she has had to overcome. But more importantly, it is a story of resilience, friendship, and courage. It is an inspiring story of life’s hard-won lessons and a reminder that we can make a difference if we are courageous enough to try.
Michelle Obama’s message that no racial or gender barriers can hold us back is an uplifting one. Becoming encourages readers to never give up on their dreams and that anything is possible. Ultimately, this book is about hope and the power of faith, courage, and ambition. It’s about the importance of embracing failures and starting again, no matter how difficult the journey is.
The story of Michelle Obama’s life is an inspiring one and her memoir serves as a reminder that everyone has the power to make a difference. Through Becoming, Michelle Obama has created a powerful and unforgettable story that will speak to readers for years to come.
