Becoming

A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice
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Becoming by Michelle Obama is a deeply personal memoir that offers an insightful look into the former First Lady's life. It chronicles her journey from childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her role in the White House, underscoring her efforts to balance career ambitions, public service, and family. The book provides an inspiring perspective on growth, empowerment, and the courage to become who you are meant to be.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in an inspiring journey of personal growth and resilience, as it offers a candid glimpse into the life of a former First Lady, revealing her struggles and triumphs. This book may appeal to you if you appreciate stories about overcoming challenges and finding one's voice, with valuable insights into balancing career, family, and personal aspirations.

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What's your journey of becoming? Based on Michelle Obama's bestselling memoir, this gorgeous journal features an intimate and inspiring introduction by the former First Lady and thought-provoking questions and prompts to help you discover—and rediscover—your story.

It's not about being perfect. It's not about where you get yourself in the end. There's power in allowing yourself to be known and heard, in owning your unique story, in using your authentic voice. And there's grace in being willing to know and hear others. This, for me, is how we become. – Michelle Obama

In publishing Becoming, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama shared her own extraordinary journey to help create space for others to tell their stories, to give people the courage to discover the power of their own voice, and to widen the pathway for who belongs and why.

This guided journal presents inspiring questions and quotes from the book to help you reflect on your personal and family history, your goals, challenges, and dreams, what moves you and brings you hope, and what future you imagine for yourself and your community. Above all, these pages help you capture your own voice and journey so you can nurture your sense of belonging.

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Becoming by Michelle Obama has been praised for its candid and inspiring narrative, offering an intimate glimpse into her life journey. Reviewers appreciate her engaging storytelling and the authentic way she addresses her challenges and triumphs, making it both a compelling memoir and an enlightening guide to personal growth. Her book encourages readers to reflect on their own lives and the values they hold dear.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241444153

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 November 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Viking

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Michelle Robinson Obama served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Mrs. Obama started her career as an attorney at the Chicago law firm Sidley & Austin, where she met her future husband, Barack Obama. She later worked in the Chicago mayor's office, at the University of Chicago, and at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Mrs. Obama also founded the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an organization that prepares young people for careers in public service. She is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir Becoming, which has sold more than 11.5 million copies around the world. The Obamas currently live in Washington, DC, and have two daughters, Malia and Sasha. Residence- Washington, DC Hometown- Chicago Author Site- becomingmichelleobama.com Social- @MichelleObama

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