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Becoming

Written by: Michelle Obama
Narrated by: Michelle Obama
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Brought to you by Penguin.

The number one best seller.

British Book Awards, Audiobook of the Year.

Winner of the Grammy's Best Spoken Word Album 2020.

Winner of the 2020 Audie Award for Autobiography/Memoir.

An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States.

In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America - the first African American to serve in that role - she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the United States and around the world, dramatically changing the ways that families pursue healthier and more active lives and standing with her husband as he led America through some of its most harrowing moments. Along the way, she showed us a few dance moves, crushed Carpool Karaoke, and raised two down-to-earth daughters under an unforgiving media glare.

In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites listeners into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her - from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work to her time spent at the world's most famous address. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it - in her own words and on her own terms. Warm, wise, and revelatory, Becoming is the deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations - and whose story inspires us to do the same.

©2018 Michelle Obama (P)2018 Penguin Audio

Critic Reviews

"A genuine page-turner, full of intimacies and reflections." (Evening Standard)

"A rich, entertaining and candid memoir. And overall Obama's a fun person to sit alongside as she tells you the story of her life...it is as beautifully written as any piece of fiction." (i)

"Offers new insights into her upbringing on the south side of Chicago and the highs and lows of life with Barack Obama...a refreshing level of honesty about what politics really did to her. I have read Barack Obama's two books so far, and this is like inserting a missing piece of reality into the narrative of his dizzying journey." (Guardian)

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A personal story of the historic people

Obama's were the most powerful couple for good part of a decade. This story inspires us to look at the journey that led them there and make you believe that even with humble beginnings, one can write their own story to become what they aspire and capable of. The best part of the book is that it humanizes these public figures and shows the personal side of all their decisions and impact thereof.

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An inspiring story worth listening to

Michelle Obama's narration gives this book the required personal touch. The journey of Mrs. Obama is indeed inspirational and Michelle Obama does a wonderful job in capturing the essence of her childhood struggle, will, and determination to succeed. The book also gives insights to Barack Obama's character which is impactful. I found the first half more engaging than the second. A small segment talking about the Obama family's life at the White House gets a bit plain, however, this the closest peek a reader has gotten into the life of a President's family at the White House. Overall, it's a good book.

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Journey from Ordinary to becoming USA's First lady

Mitchell Obama's story is very inspiring and touching by making you believe that you can do it if you wish to... Loved it..

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Its amazing

Just loved it . The story, the narration basically everything. Its inspires one in so many ways. To see good in people. Never give up on faith. And to always know you are good enough!

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Great experience

It's just wonderful to know how an ordinary little girl with normal parents, used every opportunity given to her to become a confident, strong woman and trying to use her voice and power to let others have the same opportunities which she was blessed with. Everyday is a lesson, a process to become a better version of ourselves...

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Roller coaster of a ride

A roller coaster of a ride Not through the White House, but through the minds of the 44th First Lady of the United States. Michelle Obama herself narrates the book, and it tells you about her, everything you probably wonder about, through her, in her words, and her voice. This is the most giving book you will ever pick up. And will move you. Move you to see the human-ness and humanity in michelle Obama and her family. This is a book, not to read yourself, but to be read to, by Michelle. Her voice will stay with you long after you close the book

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EXTRAORDINARY

Ma'am Michelle Obama had written an fantastic book weaving words with breathtaking connect of love, affection, advice and wisdom. The cherry on cake rest in her narration and fantabulous mannerisms in reading her book.. I loved every bit of it.

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Wonderful... Super women..

Loved it...Inspired too..I will implement certain things in my life.. Infact I want to her once in my life...

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An extraordinary journey of an ordinary human

I loved the narrator, she was herself, Michelle. I wanted to listen to new story everyday from her. I shall surely miss her.
The journey is incredible. Staying true your values irrespective of the position you are in is very important. That has been beautifully told by Michelle. She is irreplaceable

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Remarkable and Beautiful narration

Felt each and every word she said. She is truly inspiring and calming at the same time. Beautiful narration and the pace is easy to follow. It was easy to work and listen to this book. Must Read !!

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