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Jan 12, 2024anika_kumar rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Becoming"is an inspiring and empowering memoir that resonates with teens on a personal and aspirational level. Obama shares her journey from a South Side of Chicago upbringing to becoming the First Lady of the United States. She encourages…
Oct 20, 2023fantasycookie_kotlc rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved it. Obama told so much!
Aug 30, 2023HPL_Teen_Volunteer2 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Michelle Obama's memoir, Becoming, isn't just a book—it's a big, warm hug that sweeps readers into her life. Like a cherished conversation with a dear friend, this masterpiece instantly became a cultural phenomenon, and for good reason.…
Aug 28, 2023addwoman rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I found her writing to be too detailed... her every thought explained, every action defended. Felt I had to slog through the book to be able to justify my response to it... otherwise would have left it a quarter of the way through. That…
Aug 12, 2023ArchietheAiredale rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Michelle has such a unique and powerful voice. She is extremely vulnerable and honest, talking about the most personal events in her life; it made me feel more invested and connected to her story. I loved her reflection and her messages to…
Apr 26, 2023
Loved! Wished I was able to go to the tour.
Apr 09, 2023
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Feb 14, 2023
I was impressed with this book and Michelle, there is wisdom and some poignant remarks, namely that government is pretty much self serving and that it is up to the people to make change. I particularly liked the advice that school is the…
Feb 11, 2023Cschoendienst rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Becoming Me, Becoming Us, and Becoming More: I am a better person for reading this book. So, if you, like me, are late to reading this gem, please pick it up. Her story is grace-filled and optimistic; her partnership with Barak & the…
Dec 11, 2022MissPhillips rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A must read for political minded women. I think she graciously and openly left some blueprints. I think Mrs. Obama did a great job at maintaining a level of privacy and sharing personal details of her life. For the young lady who knows how…
Nov 22, 2022ryka_c rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
An intimate and honest portrayal by former first lady, Michelle Obama on her upbringing, her struggles, and her and her husband, President Barack Obama’s historic rise to the White House. Michelle Obama gives us an inside look into her…
Sep 04, 2022cello9flute rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I didn't mean to read the book but it was so well written I couldn't put it down. She forgot to read the memo though. She makes it quite clear that she succeeded in life --college and law degree from Ivy League UNiversity and first job…
Jul 29, 2022SeekAndDestroy rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Articulate, but overrated. The only people who enjoy this book are a bunch of hippies.
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Apr 07, 2022HPL_Teen_Volunteer1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Becoming is a beautiful autobiography that will even appeal to readers that do not generally read non-fiction, or autobiographies. Written by the astounding Michelle Obama, former first lady, the reader gets to feel as if the first lady…
Mar 27, 2022kwsmith rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Former First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, writes this detailed memoir about her life growing up poor in Chicago, marrying Obama, living in the White House, and enduring Trump's eventual election victory. Throughout the book…
Mar 25, 2022Anita_Dickey rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
i read this book for the 52 books in 52 weeks reading challenge. I used the 2021 prompt read a book with an author of color. It was cool to read her perspective on some of the events that i remembered from living through these years. I…
Mar 11, 2022biblio_bean rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book gave me much more than what I was expecting. It gave me advice, it showed me parts of a life I couldn’t imagine, and parts I relate to incredibly so. It showed me more of a person I didn’t think I could understand completely. One…
Feb 27, 2022TeaORCoffee rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A call to optimism, to hope, to overcoming adversity, to claiming our space in this world. Michelle Obama's good humor and strength shine through, sometimes in unexpected ways; I was moved to tears and overcome with laughter at times. …
Jan 22, 2022auchuynh rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Married to former President Barack Obama of the United States, Michelle Obama is seen by society as an influential and confident woman. In her memoir, Michelle provides insight on a collection of various experiences throughout her life in…
Jan 20, 2022HPLTeenReviewers rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is the true story of Michelle Obama’s life, from her childhood in poverty straight through to the White House. It’s really great to read about a strong Black woman cementing her place in history as a cultural icon. The writing style…
Dec 27, 2021DonnaMYoung rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I really admire Michelle Obama and I was really looking forward to this book. However, I found it rather boring and could not finish it; I made it to about page 150. It is very rare that I do not finish a book but I did not feel invested…
Dec 02, 2021norlandlibrary rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A must read! Enjoyable, and fascinating. It will generate discussions on racial inequalities.
Jun 01, 2021aupadhy rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Eight years of unceasing spotlights and speculation seemingly laid bare the Obamas’ life to the world. Yet, as Michelle Obama details in this memoir, the headlines and newspaper columns could hardly paint a complete picture of how the…
Apr 30, 2021
A stunning work by the stunning and lovely Michelle Obama. “Becoming” transports the reader to the South Side of Chicago where her intermediate family was always close. Obama’s friends move away to greener, more spacious homes, but she…