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Becoming by Michelle Robinson Obama

 



'Becoming is never giving up on the idea that there's more growing to be done.'

"Becoming" by Michelle Robinson Obama

Michelle mentions at the beginning of the book that she started taking Piano lessons from her very strict Aunt Robbie at the tender age of 4. And the first step of learning Piano is to find the key middle C. You find it, and you have the whole perspective lying clearly in front of you. You lose it and you lose the whole plot.
Life is like that too. To become your best version, you need to keep your Middle C in view.

Becoming is the autobiography of Michelle Obama, and very powerfully captures her journey from a middle class rental home at Southside, Chicago to entering Princeton, her career in law, relationship with Barack Obama, juggling motherhood with her campaigning duties and finally her life as the FLOTUS.

Such books are very hard to write as there is a heavy risk of them ending either on the boring or frivolous end of the spectrum. But Michelle has managed to keep the book informative, insightful and still saved it from the clutches of being a boring repertoire of her husband's achievements or a flex of her life at White House. As she writes, being FLOTUS is an unchartered territory, where roles are undefined but expectations and judgment is high nevertheless. This book was a similar taks and she nailed it. 

She serves whole truth, healthy and green - unrefined and whole, like her initiative Let's Move! No sugarcoating. Be it the rampant gun violence in the States or ghettoisation of Black areas, she manages to shine a light on the capabilities and spirit of her other half but also highlights how the political life affected Malia and Sasha all through their childhood and adolescence.

It's a must read for all career oriented ladies, mothers and any ambitious human (or partner) in general.
Rating - 4.5/5 🌟 

Also, a big shout out to Sahil for this wonderful gift. Books make you feel great. But what feels better? When someone makes you select them before sending them through. 😉 You won this.

PS don't forget to listen to 'This is for my Girls' anthem rendition by Michelle. Yes she sings and yes she's a Rockstar!!

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