Cover ArtBecoming is a memoir written by former First Lady Michelle Obama. It is separated into three sections: Becoming Me, Becoming Us, and Becoming More. 'Becoming Me' tells about Michelle's life as a child growing up with her family in Chicago and also continues on to tell about her time at Harvard and Princeton. 'Becoming Us' tells about the beginnings of her relationship with Barack and the beginning of Barack's political career. The section also tells about how she manages her political duties and taking care of her children at the same time. The section ends on the day Barack is elected president. 'Becoming More' is a section dedicated to Barack's presidency. Michelle tells about how hard it is to manage work as being the First Lady and take care of her kids. The ending tells about the Obamas' last day in the White House and attending Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony. If you are a reader that loves inspirational stories, Becoming is a must-read. This memoir has inspired me after I read about the challenges that Michelle had to face (racism, sexism, dealing with people who hated her husband, etc). 
- Anonymous 9th grade teen volunteer
 
Publisher's description:
In her memoir Michelle Obama invites readers 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. 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.

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