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Name: Becoming
Rating: 4 (5 reviews)
Author: Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama shares her journey in a candid memoir, tracing her upbringing on Chicago’s South Side, her rise as a distinguished lawyer and executive, and her historic tenure as the first African‑American First Lady. She reflects on how she balanced career, motherhood, and the presidency’s demands, while championing women’s health, education, and active living. Through intimate storytelling and reflective honesty, she illustrates the forces that shaped her public service and invites readers to consider their own paths of perseverance.

First publish date: 2018

Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir

Authors: Michelle Obama

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