Becoming

Michelle Obama

"The South Side of Chicago was Michelle Robinson’s world during her childhood. There, she shared a bedroom with her brother Craig in their parents’ apartment and played in the public park. There, her parents, Fraser and Marian Robinson, raised her to express her opinion frankly and fearlessly. Life then took her far, from the halls of Princeton University, where she experienced, for the first time, the feeling of being the only black girl in the room, to the glass tower, where she worked as a corporate lawyer and wielded great influence, and where, one summer morning, a law student named Barack Obama came to her office and overturned all her carefully laid plans. In these memoirs, Michelle Obama describes, for the first time, the beginnings of her marriage, as she struggled to balance her work and family amidst her husband’s rapid progress in the political world. She reveals the couple's private discussions about whether he should run for president, and about her role as a beloved figure who was not immune to criticism during his election campaign. She told her story in a beautiful style, with much humor, and with a unique innocence. She presented a vivid picture of the behind-the-scenes of her life, whether during the family's journey into the spotlight and global fame, or inside the White House where she and her family lived for eight eventful years, during which she got to know her country, and her country got to know her. The book «Becoming» takes us on a journey between the modest kitchens of Iowa and the ballrooms of Buckingham Palace. It also sails us through moments of deep sadness and the tremendous feeling of being able to overcome the most painful blows. It sheds light on what goes on in the depths of one of history's unique figures during her struggle to live an authentic life, and in harnessing her inner strength and voice to achieve her aspirations. By telling her story with honesty and courage, she challenges us: Who are we? And who do we want to become?
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