Becoming: The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller

Becoming: The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller

Written by:
Michelle Obama
Narrated by:
Michelle Obama

Unabridged Audiobook

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Ratings
Book
1080
Narrator
167
Release Date
November 2018
Duration
19 hours 3 minutes
Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.

Winner of the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album

Winner of the 2020 Audie Award for Autobiography/Memoir

An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir; 17 million copies sold worldwide

THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER

BRITISH BOOK AWARDS, NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR

THE SUNDAY TIMES, MEMOIR OF THE YEAR

BOOKS OF THE YEAR: THE TIMES, OBSERVER, GUARDIAN, EVENING STANDARD

'A polished pearl of a memoir' New York Times

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 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. 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.

'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

'I found myself lifting my jaw from my chest at the end of every other chapter . . . this was not the Obama I thought I knew. She was more' Independent

'An inspirational memoir that also rings true' Daily Telegraph

'It seems a wonderful privilege to have the former First Lady speaking her own words straight into your ear, and her own reading gives the anecdotes extra meaning and emotion' Daily Mail


MICHELLE OBAMA'S NEXT BOOK, THE LIGHT WE CARRY, IS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW

©2018 Michelle Obama (P)2018 Penguin Books Ltd
Reviews
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Christa B.

A very well written book. A profound story that is inspirational to all women. Having Mrs Obama as the narrator made the book very special, a beautiful voice I can listen to for hours.

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Johanna L.

Especially enjoyed Michelle Obama herself reading out the book!

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Juliana M.

Great book

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Doreen D.

A must read. Gives hope that no matter your background or ethnicity you can achieve anything with hard work, dedication and commitment.

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Naomi C.

Michelle has a really calm and soothing voice. It was really fascinating to understand her journey and very uplifting.

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Sherine R.

Loved hearing this from the horse’s mouth

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Anonymous

Amazing book, loved listening to the book Michelle' s Narration made it even more interesting to listen you could feel her emotions and an inspiring story and so relatable.

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Emeka E.

Honest. A must read.

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Pauline C.

loved Becoming, it was a great listen, inspiring.

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Cathy B.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, read by the author. Full of life, serious and yet upbeat, Michelle Obama's account f her life so far is inspiring and entertaining. She writes an reads with an authenticity that is seldom seen and I felt I really knew her a lot better than before. A very worthwhile book no matter your politics.

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Anonymous

Nice story, especially the pre-white house period. And very engaging to listen to the author herself.

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Anonymous

brilliant

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Bree D.

Amazing, didn’t want to it to end. 19 hours was daunting but once I started I could t get enough.

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L L.

Quite insparational.

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Mr. reed

An impeccable read. Even better on audio

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Dayna A.

Beautifully written, beautifully read. Made me feel emotional, hopeful and everything inbetween.

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Dylan R.

What an exceptional woman. Loved hearing her voice and her way of telling such a beautiful story. Definitely recommend this read. Wasn’t as political as I thought it would be, was more about how Michelle dealt with the presidency and how her family as a whole did. Loved it.

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Sumayah M.

Great insight into Michelle Obama's life

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Karen C

Great that Michelle narrated her own book, brilliantly done and kept me compelled throughout. Really enjoyed this account of her life so far and found all the details very interesting, loved it. Just hope that one day Melania Trump writes her memoirs.

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Andrea T.

Wonderful insight

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Michelle P.

I was impressed by Michelle Obama before, but that's nothing to how I feel now. She's an inspirational person. I'd love to go for a glass of wine with her, I think she'd be fantastic company. Thanks for sharing your story Michelle.

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Anonymous

Such a wonderful book. The story you don’t here on the news. An amazing woman

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Pamela A.

I loved this book. It made me laugh out loud and made me cry at times. I adore that Michelle is reading it, as her voice is so easy and soothing and full of love for her journey.

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Becs

Absolutely amazing!!!

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Anonymous

A very honest book that takes you right inside Michelle Obama's head. Her strength, intelligence and personality come through strongly, as does her frustration at being thrust into a life she would not necessarily have chosen, and which rapidly became not her own. You get the impression that living in the shadow of a great man has not been easy for her and that she wonders at what more she would have achieved in her own right, if he had taken a different path. It is not a fast-paced read and narrated in the soft, languid tones of the author herself - which is a bonus. Definitely a book to have on whilst you are getting on with things and enjoying it but not hanging on every word. I enjoyed listening to it and learned some important things about life in America, and in the fierce intensity of the public spotlight. I was tempted to skip ahead at times, although I didn't. It left me even more convinced that Barack Obama was a very rare thing, a top politician and a US president who is also a very fine human being.

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Angela B.

Excellent very inspiring and encouraging to young people especially young girls who tend to think they are not good enough

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Silvia M.

This book was such a pleasure from beginning to end. I feel motivated and inspired in so many ways and my respect and admiration for this incredible woman has grown even bigger than before.

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Blandine H.

I tried to read the book itself but found it super slow and couldn’t get hooked to it. So decided to go audible way and I have now finished this in a week. I think it helps that Mrs Obama is reading it herself making it even more interesting. Loved the book and you really get to understand why she is who she is.

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MAUREEN L.

An amazing, well written Book. It’s even more personal due to Michelle narrating her life story.

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Lucy H.

Loved this book. Inspiring, emotional and thought provoking.

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Heather F.

Loved it, what an amazing woman

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Anonymous

Very inspiring and how to be grounded whatever life gives power, money, fame etc.

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Anonymous

Loved it! It was inspiring yet written in a relatable manner.

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L

I enjoyed Michelle’s candid and clearly described telling of her story.

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Lorraine W.

My first audio book and loved every minute

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Daiva S.

Amazing and inspiring book about strong educated woman!

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Maree G.

An absolutely incredible book. Loved it!!! One of my all time favourites. I was so surprised at Michelle’s authenticity, honesty and compassion. I was both inspired and in awe. I was expecting more America self promotion but there was none.

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Lisa J.

best memories and memoir i have ever read. inspirational on so many levels, should be a core text for all diversity and inclusion programs. what a women.

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Vera O.

An honest and thorough reading of her entire life. Respecting Michelle and the Obamas a lot more now having heard her side of it. What we normally see are the either the evils of politics or/and the pomp and paegentry of being First family in the White House, but this brings to home the humanity of the people who do these jobs. It is definitely a huge sacrifice on their part and a job very few can do and do well. The 19 hours of the book went by so quickly.

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Anonymous

Great book beautifully narrated.

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Moira M.

What an enjoyable book. I could listen for days.

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Bree K.

I loved this book. Interesting and full of insights and wisdom. Her narration also makes it personal and intimate. I was sad when this book ended. Highly recommend.

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Karen S.

Really enjoyed this book, was great that she read this her self

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Sunita P.

अराजनीतिक पोस्ट *** हम अमेरिका से यह सीख सकते हैं कि देश को कैसे नहीं चलाया जाना चाहिए.. खासकर गन लायसेंसिंग और ओबेसिटी के मामले में.. *** आज मिशेल ओबामा की आत्मकथात्मक पुस्तक Becoming सुन कर खत्म की जो कि उन्होंने एक ब्लैक, स्त्री, पत्नी, माँ, फ़र्स्ट लेडी और एक अमेरिकी नागरिक के भावनात्मक पक्षों को उजागर करते हुए लिखी है. *** All in all एक अच्छी पुस्तक जिसने मुझे राजनेताओं से जुड़े उन पहलुओं को समझने में मदद की जिन्हें हम अपनी कम समझ के चलते यह समझते हैं कि शायद उन पर राजनीति का असर नहीं पड़ता होगा. *** शायद कुछ समझ रही मुझमें इसीलिए हमेशा कोशिश की है कि राजनीतिक टिप्पणियों में राजनेताओं के परिवार पर अनावश्यक बातें या तंज न हों और जहाँ तक हो सका दूसरों को भी यह बात समझाने की कोशिश की. इस पुस्तक ने मुझे और अधिक मनुष्य होना सिखाया. धन्यवाद मिशेल. सुनीता Non political post *** We can learn from the US how the country should not be run. Especially in the case of gun licensing and obesity. *** Today ended Michelle Obama's autobiographical book Becoming, which he wrote while highlighting the emotional aspects of a black, woman, wife, mother, first lady and an American citizen. *** All in all, a good book that helped me to understand the aspects related to politicians, because of our low understanding that we think that politics may not affect them. *** Perhaps I have always tried to understand something that has always tried in my view that political commentaries should not have unnecessary talk or tension on the family of the politicians and tried to explain it to others as far as possible. This book taught me to be more human. Thanks Mitchell Sunita

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Tom L.

Thoroughly enjoyed this insight into the life of an amazing and inspirational woman.

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Ntombi N.

I haven’t met Mrs Obama in person but listening to her made it feel like she was telling me the story. Thanks so much for sharing your life with us Michelle. That openness and vulnerability makes you what you ARE, a woman who appreciates the truth. Thanks again x

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Dianne C.

I loved the story and the way she invited me to share with her all those moments . I feel so proud to know there is such a wonderful woman and simplicity made your book great .

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Mmaphuru K.

Such a good read and well articulated . Thank you Michelle for bringing us into the White House .

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Allan M.

Loved listening to the author, loved the book.

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Anonymous

a very good book easy to read informative

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Lerato D.

I loved this book for how much she opened herself up. She shared sides of her that aren’t often seen. It was a great read.

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Laura G.

Fabulous book ! Michelle Obama is such an inspirational Lady.

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Rosemond M.

Amazing reader . Many life lessons to learn.

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Kelly C.

Very much enjoyed this book. It gave a wonderful insight into life in the White House and also what it was like being an African American woman in a prominent position.

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Erin P.

Amazing, amazing, amazing!! She is a fantastic writer and love her voice as a narrator. This is a must read or listen!

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Ramya K.

A story simply told and yet deeply inspiring for all.

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Grace M.

Because any ordinary person can indeed lead an extra ordinary journey. Michelle reminds me of who I am and the journey I am on

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