Becoming, a heartfelt autobiography by the former first lady of United States. Even though it’s a book by an extraordinary person, I bet each and every woman can relate with her. Becoming is not just about becoming the first lady, it is about every role a woman plays in her life.
On a personal note, Becoming is the first inspiring book that I have read, every time this question strikes my mind that am I good enough? But, to my surprise even the first lady had this question cross her mind several times. While chasing our big dreams and trying to become what we have dreamt, we sometimes ignore what we have already become, growth is always happening it’s just us who forget to pay attention to it. After reading this book, I somehow realized that may be, I am good enough. Coming from a black background living in Chicago with her family, this girl amazes the readers in every way possible. An extraordinary thinker and most importantly courageous little girl turns into strong and determined woman.
This book inspires me in every way possible and taught me, to make a bold decision when it is time, to stand by our own principles, to sometimes stop for a minute and look around everything is changing and most importantly to chase that what our heart desires.
Her high school teacher once told her that she does not have that what it takes to get into any Ivy league, but her determination and hard work proved her teacher wrong, it was her brother’s wedding which she could not enjoy. Well, there is always something we all have to sacrifice in order to reach our goals. This is something that made me think am I good enough to sacrifice?
When she got into Princeton, she had to breakup with a sweet and perfect boyfriend. Yes, life gives you tough choices. Am I good enough to make the right decision?
She quit her job at a high-end law firm where she earned in 6 digits to work at mayor’s office, because that felt right. And I admire her for that.
The later part of the book puts light on her life with Barack Obama, even after becoming the first lady she tried to make her own individual identity apart from that of her husband’s, which will inspire the generations.
Michelle worked for various issues faced by the community like obesity in children, more plantation drives etc.
To put it in a nutshell, this book beautifully describes Michelle Obama’s journey from a young girl from Chicago to the first lady of the United States and this journey wasn’t easy.
