And Michelle became the choice

The South Side of Chicago was Michelle Robinson's childhood world. There, she shared a bedroom with her brother Craig in their parents' apartment, and together they played in the park. There, too, her parents, Frazier and Marianne Robinson, raised her, famously expressing their opinions headless. Life soon took her farther, from the halls of Princeton University, where she experienced, for the first time, what it was like to be a Black woman alone in a lecture hall, to the mirrored glass of a business lawyer, where she shone with considerable influence, and where, one summer morning, a law student named Kella came into her office and tore down all the painted image. She struggled to balance her first year and her family life with the rapid rise of her husband in politics. We get a glimpse into the couple's private discussions about what he should do if he were to run for president, and about her role as a beloved figure that she didn't gain from the criticism he faced during their election campaigns. She told us her beautiful story with humor and a unique innocence. She offered a vivid glimpse into the lives of scientists, from her family's journey into Hollywood and international fame to the White House where she and her family lived for eight years, contributing to her country and helping it reach its full potential. "And I Became" takes us on a journey from a humble Iowa kitchen to the ballrooms of Buckingham Palace. It delves into moments of profound sorrow and the remarkable resilience to overcome adversity. It sheds light on the shared experiences of a historical figure as she struggles to live authentically and harnesses her inner strength and voice to achieve her ideals. By telling her story with honesty and courage, she challenges us: Who are we? And who do we aspire to become?