Becoming for New Individuals

The New York Times bestselling memoir, BECOMING, offers a deeply personal reckoning from one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era – Michelle Obama. As the former First Lady of the United States and the first African American to serve in that role, her life has been filled with immense meaning and remarkable accomplishments.

Throughout her memoir, Mrs. Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the formative experiences that have shaped her – from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to the demands of balancing motherhood and a career, and ultimately to her time spent at the world's most famous address. With uncompromising honesty and lively wit, she recounts both her triumphs and disappointments, sharing her full story as she has lived it – in her own words and on her own terms.

As First Lady, Michelle Obama helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history. She also emerged as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the U.S. and around the world, working tirelessly to encourage healthier and more active lifestyles for families. Alongside her husband, she stood strong as they led America through some of its most challenging moments.

Beyond her roles in the public sphere, Mrs. Obama's memoir offers an intimate portrait of a woman of remarkable soul and substance. She reveals the experiences that have shaped her into the poised, graceful and down-to-earth individual the world has come to admire. Warm, wise and revelatory, BECOMING is a testament to the transformative power of resilience, dignity and self-acceptance.

This book has been widely celebrated, earning recognition as an Oprah's Book Club pick, an NAACP Image Award winner, and one of Essence's 50 Most Impactful Black Books of the Past 50 Years. It has also been adapted into an Emmy-nominated Netflix original documentary. For readers seeking their first impactful memoir, BECOMING provides an affordable and accessible entry point to the inspiring life story of this extraordinary woman.

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