I am not a very political person. I generally only discuss politics with my husband, because I know that we share the same views. Which oddly enough, in nine years of marriage we both changed our political leanings from one side to the other.
Politics aside, I love reading about the inner workings of the White House. It is a topic that I just can't pass up. I have been looking forward to Becoming for quite some time, because of all of our recent First Ladies, Michelle Obama seems the most relatable. Her fondness for Chipotle and Target makes her someone that I think would be fun to have in your inner circle.
Michelle Obama tells us her story. From her normal childhood on the south side of Chicago to her years at Princeton and her days as a young lawyer. Then she meets a young lawyer with big dreams. Soon they are on the path to changing history. Michelle goes into detail what it was like on the campaign trail while trying to manage a career and a home with two young daughters.
And then they get to the White House. From the early days of working out the logistics of moving a family across the country to raising two girls in the most recognizable home in the world. I didn't realize that the family paid for everything except staffing in the White House. Groceries and clothes were paid for out of their own pocket. What I also loved was her admission to watching HGTV in comfy clothes while trying to escape the madness of her world. She would sneak out to Target and the staff would get her the latest issues of her favorite magazines.
Bottom Line - I don't use the word "intimate" very often when describing memoirs, but Becoming did feel intimate. Michelle Obama opens up about her life, her career, her marriage, and her time in the White House. No matter what side of the political fence you stand, Becoming is an interesting and engaging read.
Details:
Becoming by Michelle Obama
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Pages: 448
Publisher: Crown Publishing
Publication Date: 11/13/18
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