Becoming

anita_skop shared a tip "This best seller is well-worth the read as it provides insights into both the world of the Obamas as well as the structures of the presidency."

sheldon_rapoza shared a tip "With everything going on today, it was clear to me that I did not appreciate the Obama’s enough. Michelle’s book is very honest and open about her story and Barack’s rise. They are a great family and I feel proud to have had them in office."

elizabethannlo shared a tip "I don’t have a single thing in common with Michelle, but reading Becoming feels like you’re hanging out with a girlfriend and catching up. She’s relatable and brilliant. Can’t wait for the Seattle stop in her book tour!"

oliviawsun shared a tip "⭐️⭐️⭐️ i gained so much respect for michelle & barack after reading this, but some parts were repetitive and overly propaganda-y. hearing her story makes me realize the emotional resilience it takes to survive before the media and public eye."

kiran_mascarenhas shared a tip "Learn about the rough start to the Obamas' first date, their challenges with starting a family, and the intricacies of code-switching."

patti_brooke shared a tip "I enjoy the authentic voice and perspective of Michelle Obama. It is a fast read filled with many anecdotes that give insights to the life of Obama. I particularly enjoy the reflections on work, child care, home and healthy living priorities."

faylee_favara shared a tip "This is one of my favorite books of all time. Don't read it because it's about a President's wife or about a First Lady or because she is a Black woman who becomes the First Lady...she is all those things but rather read it because it is about an American woman who has lived through trials and tribulations and through her own talents and intelligence achieved great things. I am not a bio reader but found myself zooming through Michelle Obama's wonderful book. On a more opinionated level I believe she may be the most influential First Lady of all time who used her power wisely and well."

ashley_mcmullen shared a tip "Loved this! It was written so well, and in a way that was enjoyable to read (which is always my issue with biographies). I wish I would have paid more attention to the Obama years than I did."

jackie_campbell_8264 shared a tip "I really enjoyed reading about Michelle and Obama's childhood and the people and experiences that influenced them as them grew up, went to college, met, married and their careers brought them to the White House. It was very well written, full of interesting surprises and in general a great story."

gina_sandez shared a tip "I just finished I am Nujood age 10 and divorced. Such a courageous little girl. I was so consumed in this one, I finished it in a few hours. Are you enjoying a good read at the moment?"

kim_parris shared a tip "I’m listening to this in on Audible. Hearing Michelle Obama tell her story has been a highlight of my December—inspiring, enlightening, and so much more."

miranda_gojdas shared a tip "I would say yes. I liked reading about her background and what inspired her to be, in my personal opinion, one of the most motivational women of our time."

janene_curtis shared a tip "I really enjoyed it. You get a whole new perspective about the Obamas. Michelle is an amazing and accomplished woman in her own right."

karen_9271 shared a tip "I read very little nonfiction because I like to be entertained. I really liked learning so much about the Obama’s. I am also late getting into politics so this was my first about political figures."

maggie_robinson shared a tip "My biggest takeaway? This fierce strong woman who sat in the White House and lead from her side of that house once battled the same anxiety inducing juggle of a working mom with two kids and a sometimes here spouse. If Michelle can live that life and thrive - I know I can too. Ever more so now that we’ve had a glimpse into her life, Michelle Obama is a role model for me. Class, Intelligence, Wit, and Stubbornness."

katie_sandoz shared a tip "Biography wise I'm currently working through "a promised land" as I figured I should give Barack Obama's book a read as well. But his is much longer so its taking a while."

brianna_cooney shared a tip "I loved this book. It gave a great insight to Michelle. I listened to it on audio and it was like I was sitting there talking to a friend."

manasa_3629 shared a tip "I liked the book in the sense of learning about Michelle & how she grew into the incredible woman that she is today. but I have to admit that it does need a little bit of patience to finish it and can feel lagging at times. So you may need to swift through some pages where as you intently read some other pages."

deborah_a_graves shared a tip "I love reading memoirs in general. One of the most recent was "Greenlights." Most people did not appreciate this book. I, personally, found it thoroughly entertaining."

amber_dickinson_388 shared a tip "It was a wonderful book! I'm not sure though that I had a favorite part. It was more like learning to walk in someone else's shoes."

cristy_santiago shared a tip "This book will make you feel like she is sitting right in front of you, opening up about her life in such an inspirational and warm way."

lia_claire shared a tip "Honestly I just loved being able to hear the story of how she grew up, and her challenges with finding a career and her take on being the First Lady!"

wendi_sampson shared a tip "The absolute best way to engage in this book is to listen can Michelle Obama read it in her own voice on a book on audio! I love the sound of her voice and I love to listen to her telling her own story."

luisa_chekrygin shared a tip "Just finished this amazing and candid memoir. The last 2 sections (Becoming Us & Becoming More) were my favorite. I had a lot of wow moments & found myself teary & frequently smiling throughout the book. Strong end -don’t miss the epilogue."

sonia_izmirian shared a tip "I mostly liked the second half of the book, where you got to hear more about her experience in the white house and how they continued to live the way they used to, but in the white house."

michelle_estella_us shared a tip "She's Michelle Obama, what else is there to say LOL. But honestly I love the way it's written and I'm thankful that she was transparent and vulnerable with us readers."

jenlperez shared a tip "Hi I am sorry! I tagged it as a book I was interested in reading to generate recommendations. I will adjust my list. I look forward to reading it though!"