Summary: Becoming Michelle Obama

by Jobs Allen

Becoming is the story of how Michelle Obama ended up excelling at school and meeting an up-and-coming lawyer named Barack Obama, who would become her partner in an incredible life. Realizing that she really wanted to help people more than be involved in the intricacies of contract law, Michelle left her job at a respected law firm to work in the world of nonprofits, community outreach and mentoring.This civic-mindedness is what she brought with her into the White House, where she strove to make an impact on children’s health, veterans affairs and education. Michelle Obama feels lucky to have had strong female role models in her life, and she has made it part of her life’s work to help empower the next generation of civic This is a CONCISE VERSION of Becoming by Michelle Obama. It summarizes the book in detail, to help people understand and implement the original work by Michelle Obama. This book is not meant to replace the original book but to serve as a companion to it.

Genres: Biography

Kindle Edition

Published December 24, 2018

Reviews

[Alexandra Graßler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meine Güte, was für ein unfassbar tolles Buch! Michelle Obama hat mit ihrer Autobiografie Becoming einen großen Bogen gespannt von ihrer Kindheit bis zum Ende der Regierungszeit ihres Mannes Barack Obama.

Sie nimmt uns mit in ihre Kindheit, ihrer Schulzeit, ihre liebevollen Eltern, ihr einfaches zuhause und all die Menschen die es dort gab und ihr Unterstützung boten. Sie hat selbst eine sehr aufstrebende Karriere hinter sich gebracht als Anwältin und sehr engagiert in vielen verschiedenen Positionen gearbeitet.

Schon sehr früh immer mit dem Hinblick darauf Menschen Chancen zu geben und sie zu ermutigen diese zu nutzen.

Es ist unglaublich berührend zu lesen wie sie selbst in ihrer Rolle als First Lady hinein fand und sich entschied Projekte auf den Weg zu bringen die bis heute eine positive Wirkung auf Kinder und Jugendliche in Amerika haben.

Ihre beiden Töchter haben mit Sicherheit kein normales Leben geführt durch das Aufwachsen im Weißen Haus und doch ist diese Familie immer zusammen geblieben und hat im Gleichklang miteinander den Weg beschritten.

Ich persönlich war vorher schon ein großer Fan von Michelle Obama und dieses Buch hat mir noch so viel mehr Facetten ihres Lebens, ihres Denkens und ihrer Haltung aufgezeigt. Eine höchste Leseempfehlung!

[Kerry Harrison · Rating 3 out of 5]

I listened to the audio version of this book and enjoyed it but not as much as I expected to. I enjoyed Michelle's story, especially her past and obstacles she had to overcome in her life.
I didn't particularly think listening to her voice was as good as previous audio books I've listened to. But it makes sense for an autobiography to be read by the author. Her voice was inconsistent and you could tell in the middle of a chapter when she had stopped and started over again. She doesn't read with any kind of emotion.
I did enjoy her story and shed a few tears and laughed out loud a few times. Over all I'd say the book was average. Worth your time but nothing to get too excited about.

[Alma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Como muchas veces digo, los libros son también momentos, y este llegó a mi vida en el momento justo. Mi marido y yo vivíamos en países diferentes y me ayudó mucho leer cómo ella cuenta cómo fue matrimonio cuando Barack inició su carrera política fuera de la ciudad en la que vivían. Tiene una vida tan normal que la sientes muy cercana, y creo que eso es parte del éxito de esta mujer. Cuenta su vida, sin ahondar mucho en las cosas más dolorosas para no regodearse en su dolor, y extendiéndose en las cosas que le aportaron algo en la vida. La biografía no es mi género preferido, pero la verdad es que esta la recomiendo encarecidamente.

[The Book Bandit · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so excited to be given this book for my birthday. Coming from a British perspective, I knew it was a very historic day when I watched the inauguration of President Obama. And because of this I became really interested in American politics.

I have always felt that Michelle was a woman who one could relate to. She is not royalty, not set apart, she is the same as us - a real role modal. I thought her story was endlessly fascinating and once started I could not put this book down. It is insightful and above everything else it was honest. I came away from this book adoring this family even more than before.

[Joyce Sandilands · Rating 5 out of 5]

Michelle Obama has a delightful, natural way of telling a story ... her story. I listened to the audiobook due to my lack of time to sit and read. It was very interesting to hear about her early life and how she achieved her education through so many ordinary means. She did a wonderful job narrating her story and I was glad I could hear her voice telling it with all the varied and necessary emotion to the various events. Her life certainly changed due to her marriage but she made the world a better place due to all her efforts. I am a Canadian and she always impressed me.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved reading about Michelle's early life, upbringing, and especially about her relationship with her brother and parents. It was really impactful for me as a disabled adult to read about what things were like with her father's illness and disability - especially looking at it from a cultural and historical perspective. Good read. Just a little long!

[Sue Knopp · Rating 5 out of 5]

A woman of class, intelligence, and humor! It was like a conversation with a friend, hearing stories of growing up, events that shaped her, and the spotlight of the White House, with all its ups and downs.

[Carine Bambara · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic read, inspiring, hopeful yet real about the challenges faced by the country and the family. This made me even sadder about the current state of politics around the world yet hopeful that everyday people are better than what we are led to believe. The best autobiography I’ve read so far this year!

[Vicky Stuart · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book and really enjoyed it. I have always liked and admired Michelle Obama and her personal story is beautiful and inspiring. In response to page 366, I hope enough people in her life have told her that she has shown up in the world in a way that honors all the woman before and after her. Thank you Michelle Obama!!

[Genevieve Long · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was very inspired by her life and journey from the Southside of Chicago. She is a lady of preservance and determination. She gives Women of Color a picture of what Marriage and Careers can be to those who desire the dream. Thank you for inspiring all Women everywhere, young and old.

[Ranell Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing story told directly from the author. What's not to love about her story. She makes her life relatable, but at the same time keeps you in awe at her tenacity, strength and focus. I love her story and so glad she shared it.

[Paige Kuether · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this memoir, it was full of interesting information of what it is like to live such an intense life in the public eye as a First Lady. It was powerful.

[Frances · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read most but not all of this. It's very readable and it was nice to fill in some of the early years of the Obamas, but ultimately I just wasn't getting much out of it.

[d Crim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written, shows you can came from simple means and advance yourself thru education and desire.

[Jackie Greguska · Rating 5 out of 5]

Idk why the non-summary version won't come up in the search, I read the actual book not the summary. I liked it.

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent, touching, humble, heartfelt, genuine, moving and definitely inspiring.

[Valerie Perry · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful and beautiful insight into the First Lady's experiences from childhood in Chicago, through her husband's presidency, and just before leaving.

[Alvina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Highly thought out and clear account of Michelle's personal upbringing and life as a First Lady. Loved the storytelling around her childhood and the relationships she built in her life the most!

[Poppy · Rating 1 out of 5]

Another story of transgenderism....what a woman??? Way to go Michael!

[Bev Randers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent writing, remarkable story. Too bad she doesn't like politics as she would make a super President!

[Liz Birchall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good.

[John Brosnan]

A story about a family who wants to do whatever they can to help others: pretty much the opposite of the current family in the White House.