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I liked this. She is an amazing woman and an amazing speaker. There are still some things that I don‘t understand about American politics (I‘m Canadian), but I learned a few things, too. And it really was an interesting look behind the scenes of the Obamas lives, as well as behind the scenes in the White House. I like that she really seems down-to-earth and was all about (as much as she could be) keeping her daughter‘s lives as normal as possible

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Michelle tells about the major things that shaped her life. She tells about what changed her the good, the bad, and the ugly. She tells about her being prejudged and discriminated against for her skin and gender and how the people she‘s close to affected her life. She brings up issues that they face in Barak‘s presidency. She was totally capable of acing on her bar exam, but she was busy with life to study. There‘s never a dull moment.

I enjoyed reading this memoir by Michelle Obama. It was very interesting and well written. She really gave an inside look to campaigning for elective office and also to being the First Lady of the United States.

@emz711 I want to start by saying thank you for the Tag.
My pick is. 🥁
Title: Becoming by Michelle Obama
I really think one title book should only be if the title is the name of a character. I don't think I worded that correctly. But I truly hope you understand what I meant.

Really enjoyed listening to Becoming, and especially loved that it was read by Michelle Obama. This book gave me insights that I hadn‘t known or thought about, and honestly made me miss the days when she was First Lady. Definitely recommend, even if you don‘t agree with her politics.

Loved Michelle Obama's memoir!

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Becoming has been on my Book Club‘s TBR list for some time now, and I‘m so glad that we‘ve finally made this our January ‘22 selection! I‘m sure the audiobook is phenomenal, but I could hear her voice as I read the text. Her story, her perspective, her advice was compelling. Highly recommend.

If you haven't read this book, you should. I could leave a long review about the powerful messages and how elegantly she retells trying times. But honestly, it wouldn't do it justice. Just read it.
And if I may suggest, listen to it read by the author herself as I did.

*****

My #lastfirst reads for 2021/2022 will be the tagged (Becoming), which I started yesterday for my Book Club‘s January pick, but I‘m ready to start my first #NYWD22 pick on Saturday (Ban This Book!).

AHH so good!!! I finally had the courage to tackle all 19 hours of this audiobook, but I flew through it! It was much more detailed and interesting than I even thought it was going to be. I found myself crying at certain moments! I want to try reading more autobiographies and memoirs.

Current read on audible.

When I was on maternity leave, I found myself googling all sorts of things and stumbled upon the various places you can send birth announcements and possibly get responses. My boys were born in 2016 so I managed to send this out under the wire and so thankful I will forever have this momento for them. Anyway the husband got me this book 3 years ago when it came out, so finally picked it up in anticipation for #obamabuddyread 🔽

I'll preface this review by saying that I'm not from the US so I didn't really know a lot about the Obamas as I never really took that much notice of them or indeed US politics in general. Now, it is a good read but I found myself feeling a little disappointed with it. I felt that the WH section of their life was rushed through compared to earlier years. Overall, I liked it but I didn't love it. 3⭐

Excellent read about Michelle Obama‘s story. Fast paced, well written and very interesting. #litsyatoz challenge for the letter O.

I loved this bio. Michelle was never one to be in the spotlight—but here, we get to know her, her experiences, her thoughts, how she felt. She was a remarkable FLOTUS, and a woman I have so much respect for her. I‘ll never forget her words: “When they go low, we go high.” The Obamas continue to be an inspiration for so many.

I purchased this book today for my kindle app. I look forward to reading it.

I liked the first and the last third. The middle third was more meehh. #summer2021 #sommerstak

Random thought while reading 💥💫
Reading does make me feel happy. 🥳

Something to ponder. ✌

Nashoba Valley Winery.

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I kind of put off reading this for quite some time, but I'm glad I finally got around to it. I really enjoyed reading about her childhood, learning about her inner drive and her many accomplishments. She is an impressive woman!

A lovely reminder of what a classy First Lady we had. I enjoyed learning more about her life and priorities.

Enjoying her pespective on being a minority student at Princeton.

Failure and fear = partners in crime

Think about it.

Listening to this and loving❤❤❤ it especially as it's read by Michelle.🙂

I really enjoyed reading this memoir. It gave me an insight into the life of Michele Obama not just the former First Lady but also a wife, a mother, an independent successful woman, a mentor....(I could go on)

Me: sitting in the parking lot of work not wanting to leave until the audiobook chapter is done, openly weeping
Colleague: *bangs on window* OMG are you ok?! What's wrong?!
Me: ....MICHELLE OBAMA'S FATHER JUST DIED!!!
Colleague: ...oh...erm...yeah...didn't that that happen like 10 years ago?

ah, the tragedy of reading before work... 😅

Artwork from Jillian Tamaki:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/06/books/review/michelle-obama-by-the-book.html

On the list of to reads

#OppositeDay 11: More than just a #Wife, the Former First Lady Michelle Obama has become her own woman - and definitely not a hidden girl, too. I wish I can find the time to read all the books in the world.

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1. Loved listening to her story!
2. I love romance but I've never been one to read a lot of books by the same author, I'm all over the place. Some of my favorites are by Nicole Snow and Christina Lauren.
3. Gretchen Rubin! I listen to her podcast Happier and she got me into nonfiction. I love her work on the four tendencies. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Obliger here

Wanna play? @Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick @staci.reads @AFrostCauseReads

I really liked hearing how Michelle Obama grew up, how she met Barack, and their road to the White House. Great book. I'm glad I finally made time to read it.

This was so wonderful 💕
I feel like I‘ve been in the Obamas world the last few days and didn‘t want the book to end
Michelle is warm, engaging and comes across as a very caring person
I can‘t recommend this enough
5 ⭐️

I got the distinct impression that the Obamas aren‘t done with public life. She insists in the Epilogue that she herself has no interest in pursuing that, but given the sanitary and affirming tone of the book, I don‘t quite believe it. In the meantime Becoming was a pleasure to read, and I‘ve gained some insight into recent US political history that surely won‘t go astray. Full review: https://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/becoming-michelle-obama/

I‘ve had this on hold at the library for a while and woke up to it being available this morning
Have you read it? Did you enjoy it?

This book is insightful and full of wise words. I have almost read up until the 7th chapter now and Michelle Obama has given us lots of insight into her teenage life. During the last few years of her high-school experience, she transferred to a private more expensive school. Her parents struggled to pay for it, however they always did what was necessary to give her the highest education possible.

Next up on my audio book playlist. This should be fun!!!

“This book affirmed within me the value in bucking against that instinct, in stepping into our fears. It‘s where the greatest truths come from - the understanding of what matters and what doesn‘t, the ability to let go of the things that too often hold us down, the acceptance of ourselves and a belief in our own promise.”

“I know that I am who I am not because of the titles I‘ve held or the celebrities I‘ve met, but because of the snaking paths and winding roads, the frustrations and contradictions, the constant growth that is painful and joyful and full of confusion.”

I could listen to Michelle speak all day long.

Loved it!

If you don‘t get out there and define yourself, you‘ll be quickly and inaccurately defined by others.

Confidence, I‘d learned then, sometimes needs to be called from within.

I‘ve come to realize that I‘m jealous of those people who knock out stacks of books every week, month, or year. I wish I could be one of those people.

Becoming by Michelle Obama gives us insight into what the life of a successful and monumental woman consists of. I have not yet finished the book, but I definitely will. It begins with Michelle recalling her childhood aspirations and then fast forwards to her family moving out of the White House. Michelle describes the community she had during infancy and how over time, she and her community began to change.