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The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama

6 reviews

caitlinemccann's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Sexism

Minor: Violence

teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

This had similar treads to Becoming, but was also distinctly its own. The angle of this book is very conversational and engaging. At times it felt a bit repetitive at times. I appreciated the overall topics, but found the specifics to be verging on pushy at times. It had a significant self help feel, which works for some and not for others. For me, I took some and left some, where it didn't speak to me. Audiobook is the way to go.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Misogyny, Classism, Death, Grief, and Sexism

Minor: Gun violence, Police brutality, Mass/school shootings, and Infertility

jcreads85's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Yo, I can’t even right now…this was the best gift I could have given myself to start 2024. I’m tempted to hit play and just start it all over again. And I think I might, later this year, when I need a reminder of hope, and taking care of myself, and going high when the world is ugly. This woman is brilliant and can write the most meaningful messages in the simplest manner; her stories are magic. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexism, Racism, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Classism, and Hate crime

lagray27's review against another edition

inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism and Sexism

fkshg8465's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Tons of wisdom from Michelle Obama’s life as daughter, wife, mother, First Lady, friend, and a Black woman. Tackles Racism 101, inclusivity, parenting, class, power, voice, self, identity, viciousness, and so more, coming back to her speech way back when she first said to the crowds, “When they go low, we go high.”

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Violence, Biphobia, Classism, Mass/school shootings, Ableism, Abortion, Homophobia, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Pandemic/Epidemic, Police brutality, Transphobia, Sexism, Slavery, Chronic illness, Lesbophobia, Religious bigotry, War, and Xenophobia

Minor: Infertility and Panic attacks/disorders

bookcheshirecat's review against another edition

hopeful informative inspiring medium-paced

4.0

“I believe that each of us carries a bit of inner brightness, something entirely unique and individual. A flame that's worth protecting. When we are able to recognize our own light, we become empowered to use it. When we learn to foster what's unique in the people around us, we become better able to build compassionate communities and make meaningful change.”

➽ I really enjoyed Michelle Obama's memoir Becoming and was excited to read another book by her! The Light We Carry is all about retaining hope in times of turmoil and uncertainty, so it spoke to me on a personal level. The book is full of positive messages and advice on how to bring light to others and connect with people. The author includes her own experience in the form of anecdotes to underline her advice! I enjoyed listening to the audiobook, as it's narrated by the author and gave an even more personal feel to the story.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death, Pandemic/Epidemic, Racism, and Sexism