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Michelle Obama

The intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States

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Becoming by Michelle Obama is an inspiring memoir that shares her journey from the South Side of Chicago to the White House.
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    An Ambitious Beginning

    One of Michelle Obama’s earliest memories is the sound of plinking piano keys. To her ears, this was the sound of ambition. In the room beneath her bedroom, Michelle’s great-aunt Robbie taught piano lessons. On any given day, Michelle could hear the sounds of Robbie’s students desperately fumbling through their songs. The sound of this amateurish music made such an impression on Michelle that, at the age of four, she became ambitious, too. Michelle was certain that she wanted to learn the piano.

    This was near the end of the sixties, in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. It was a time of political turmoil and social unrest, but Michelle was too young to have understood much about what was going on outside her home. Her close-knit family included her brother, Craig, who was older by two years; her father, who worked at a water filtration plant and loved the Chicago Cubs baseball team; and her mother, who was a wiz with a sewing needle and active in community fundraising.

    One of the things that really brought their family together was music. At home, her father was always playing jazz records. And over at her grandfather’s place, every room had a speaker hooked up to the stereo system; at family gatherings, a cocktail of voices and horns filled the house: Ella Fitzgerald, John Coltrane, Miles Davis. It was her grandfather, known to everyone as “Southside,” who bought Michelle her first record: Stevie Wonder’s Talking Book.

    But learning how to play music was a different story. What’s more, Robbie was stiff and strict. Her posture was impeccable. Her reading glasses always hung around her neck, threatening scrutiny. She scolded her students often. Nevertheless, Michelle was eager to win her approval.

    If you’ve taken piano lessons, you know that one of the first steps is learning to find the middle C. Middle C functions like a musical landmark; knowing where it is enables you to position your hands correctly on the keys. But when you’re four years old and sitting in front of 88 keys, finding middle C is no easy task. Fortunately, on Robbie’s piano, this key was chipped, making it easy to spot.

    For the most part, Michelle was a keen student and made quick progress – a little too quick, as far as Robbie was concerned. Before long, Michelle tried to skip ahead to more advanced songs in the playbook. Far from impressing Robbie, this infuriated her, and she insisted Michelle do as she was told and go one step at a time.

    Then came Michelle’s first big recital. Once a year, Robbie would present her students to an audience at Roosevelt University’s music hall. Michelle put her hair in pigtails and wore a cute dress. She was ready to shine. But then, when she took her seat at the piano, she froze. There was no chipped key. Where was the middle C?

    That’s when Robbie came to the rescue. She calmly walked onto the stage, reached over her shoulder like a guardian angel and pointed. Michelle could now start her recital.

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    Worum geht es in Becoming?

    Becoming (2018) tells the story of Michelle Obama, née Robinson. Born to loving parents in a working-class Chicago neighborhood, she grew into a strong, independent woman, who just happened to meet and fall in love with a man named Barack Obama. This is the life story of a woman who didn’t expect to become the first African-American First Lady, yet found a way to continue exercising her own unique voice under the most unusual and trying of circumstances.

    Bewertung von Becoming

    Becoming (2018) offers a deeply personal account of Michelle Obama's life. Here's why you should read it:

    • The book provides a unique, intimate look into the life and experiences of a former First Lady.
       
    • It explores themes of identity, race, and womanhood, resonating with a wide range of readers.
       
    • Michelle Obama's candor and warmth make the book both engaging and relatable.
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    Then, turning back with the smallest smile of encouragement, she left me to play my song.

    —Michelle Obama
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    Über den Autor

    Michelle Obama graduated from Princeton University before attending Harvard Law School and then joining the prestigious Chicago law firm Sidley & Austin. She worked in the mayor’s office of Chicago’s City Hall before becoming the Executive Director of the youth mentoring program Public Allies. After this, she worked as the Executive Director for Community Affairs for the University of Chicago Medical Center. Since becoming the First Lady of the United States, she has written numerous books and been an advocate for children’s health and the issues facing military families.

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    Becoming FAQs 

    What is the main message of Becoming?

    Becoming encourages readers to embrace their unique stories, overcome challenges, and strive for personal growth.

    How long does it take to read Becoming?

    Reading Becoming usually takes around 12-15 hours, while the Blinkist summary can be read in just 15 minutes.

    Is Becoming a good book? Is it worth reading?

    Becoming is a captivating and inspiring read, offering valuable insights on resilience and self-discovery.

    Who is the author of Becoming?

    The author of Becoming is Michelle Obama.

    How many chapters are in Becoming?

    Becoming by Michelle Obama has 24 chapters:

    1. Becoming Me
    2. Becoming Us
    3. Becoming More
    4. Chicago South Side
    5. Princeton
    6. Harvard
    7. Sidley & Austin
    8. Marriage
    9. Motherhood
    10. Campaigning
    11. White House
    12. First Lady
    13. Health and Fitness
    14. Education
    15. Military Families
    16. Race and Identity
    17. International Diplomacy
    18. Family Life
    19. Personal Style
    20. Friendships
    21. Let Girls Learn
    22. Leaving the White House
    23. Post-Presidency
    24. Conclusion

    How many pages are in Becoming?

    Becoming has 448 pages.

    When was Becoming published?

    Becoming was published in 2018.

    What to read after Becoming?

    If you're wondering what to read next after Becoming, here are some recommendations we suggest:
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    • 12 Rules For Life by Jordan B. Peterson
    • Limitless by Jim Kwik
    • The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
    • The 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma