Summary of Becoming

“Becoming” is Michelle Obama’s memoir that gives an intimate portrait of her life from childhood to becoming the first African American First Lady of the United States. Written with warmth and honesty, she shares her struggles to balance work and family, while also discussing her public role and accomplishments. “Becoming” reveals how she found the fortitude to break barriers and shape her own destiny on the world stage in a way no woman has done before. This inspiring and powerful memoir offers candid testimonials and vivid insight into the lasting impact of her presence on the world.