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book_leo's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
jwinchell's review
5.0
I am booktalking this beautiful memoir of Michelle Obama's life before and during her time as First Lady and it's hard not to be effusive about this beautifully written, honest, accessible book. There are tons of pictures and the chapters are 10-15 pages long, which is important for young readers of nonfiction. Awesome.
milly_rowland's review
5.0
Whilst I don’t read non-fiction a lot, I really enjoyed this amazing memoir following Michelle Obama from her childhood, through her various jobs to how she become the First Lady of the United States. I really enjoyed how although her role as FLOTUS was heavily shaped by Barack, she she still focused on the things she achieved and was proud of, as opposed to just writing a biography about Barack and his successes. Michelle discussed all things about her family, her love story with Barack, her management being a full time worker, full time mum and with Barack being away a lot, her scepticism towards politics as first, her meeting with the Queen and other important figures as well as anecdotally sharing experiences of resilience, hope, love, happiness and grief. An excellent memoir, would highly recommend!
obsessed_w_books's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.25
singularidadesdoslivros's review against another edition
4.0
[b:Becoming: Adapted for Younger Readers|56786139|Becoming Adapted for Younger Readers|Michelle Obama|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1612402901l/56786139._SY75_.jpg|88762491] é um livro fascinante, onde Michelle Obama partilha a sua história de vida.
Começamos por a conhecer em criança, quando vivia nos subúrbios de Chicago, acompanhamos a sua passagem pela faculdade, onde estuda direito, e chegamos aos anos em que viveu na Casa Branca, na companhia do marido, o Presidente dos Estados Unidos da América, das duas filhas e da mãe, que tanto a inspira.
No prefácio, Michelle comenta que espera que, enquanto lemos a sua história, pensemos também na nossa e, ao longo da leitura, dei por mim a refletir em alguns episódios que me foram marcando.
É muito interessante perceber o valor que Michelle atribui à sua formação, como catapulta para um mundo melhor e como fator base de diferenciação face à geração dos seus pais. Sem dúvida que educação é uma das maiores ferramentas de empowerment, que mais contribuem para o sucesso dos indivíduos e para o avanço das sociedades! Por outro lado, identifiquei-me muito com as questões com que se deparou na fase de vida do primeiro emprego e dos primeiros anos a trabalhar, visto que é o momento que estou a viver, heheh. Será que estamos na profissão certa? Gostamos verdadeiramente do que fazemos? Estamos a seguir os nossos sonhos? Dá que pensar...
Gostei muito das partilhas sobre os primeiros momentos com Barack (adorei ler o capítulo em que se conheceram), da azáfama da candidatura do marido e dos seus momentos enquanto Primeira Dama, permanentemente rodeada por agentes dos serviços secretos.
Michelle é uma figura muito carismática e, pelo menos esta versão para jovens leitores, lê-se tão bem que quase sentimos que estamos a ter uma conversa com a autora, tal a genuinidade e proximidade impressas nas páginas.
É um testemunho muito importante sobre o quão difícil é ser mulher e negra num mundo dominado por homens e brancos, especialmente em posições de poder e destaque. Tudo isto com duas filhas pequenas, que exigiam que se desdobrasse em mãe e mulher, enquanto continuava a lutar pelos seus sonhos. É difícil não terminar o livro a admirar Michelle e a sentirmo-nos inspirados! Já estou ansiosa para ler a biografia do Barack! :D
Começamos por a conhecer em criança, quando vivia nos subúrbios de Chicago, acompanhamos a sua passagem pela faculdade, onde estuda direito, e chegamos aos anos em que viveu na Casa Branca, na companhia do marido, o Presidente dos Estados Unidos da América, das duas filhas e da mãe, que tanto a inspira.
No prefácio, Michelle comenta que espera que, enquanto lemos a sua história, pensemos também na nossa e, ao longo da leitura, dei por mim a refletir em alguns episódios que me foram marcando.
É muito interessante perceber o valor que Michelle atribui à sua formação, como catapulta para um mundo melhor e como fator base de diferenciação face à geração dos seus pais. Sem dúvida que educação é uma das maiores ferramentas de empowerment, que mais contribuem para o sucesso dos indivíduos e para o avanço das sociedades! Por outro lado, identifiquei-me muito com as questões com que se deparou na fase de vida do primeiro emprego e dos primeiros anos a trabalhar, visto que é o momento que estou a viver, heheh. Será que estamos na profissão certa? Gostamos verdadeiramente do que fazemos? Estamos a seguir os nossos sonhos? Dá que pensar...
Gostei muito das partilhas sobre os primeiros momentos com Barack (adorei ler o capítulo em que se conheceram), da azáfama da candidatura do marido e dos seus momentos enquanto Primeira Dama, permanentemente rodeada por agentes dos serviços secretos.
Michelle é uma figura muito carismática e, pelo menos esta versão para jovens leitores, lê-se tão bem que quase sentimos que estamos a ter uma conversa com a autora, tal a genuinidade e proximidade impressas nas páginas.
É um testemunho muito importante sobre o quão difícil é ser mulher e negra num mundo dominado por homens e brancos, especialmente em posições de poder e destaque. Tudo isto com duas filhas pequenas, que exigiam que se desdobrasse em mãe e mulher, enquanto continuava a lutar pelos seus sonhos. É difícil não terminar o livro a admirar Michelle e a sentirmo-nos inspirados! Já estou ansiosa para ler a biografia do Barack! :D
kimseokjinschild's review
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
💫📈This book was reflective and informative..I learnt a lot about Obama's family and presidency. I could sympathise and understand Michelle's feelings towards politics and the transition into a new life.
I started to read the book beginning all in one go..terrible idea. If your wanting to read this book, make sure you read it slowly..it is a thick book.
I started to read the book beginning all in one go..terrible idea. If your wanting to read this book, make sure you read it slowly..it is a thick book.
aurora_coyoteluck's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
ari_reading_'s review
4.0
3.75 to 4 stars
Becoming is an autobiography written by Michelle Obama,former First Lady of the United States and wife of Barack Obama (America's 44th president)
It details her life before meeting Barack, meeting him,campaigning and then her First Lady experience.
I think that this book really gave me insight into what it was like in the White House. I am not an American but I have always been fascinated with American politics and it really shows the true struggles of things we think appear natural, such as speech writing and the fact that you will get slandered for saying something in your speech.
I also loved her journey to the law firm and how she was torn between quitting to do something she loved and get paid less or keep the steady flow of money going and keep doing a job that made her miserable.
Her advocacy as well is something I really enjoyed, her passion for helping really came through the pages. Her struggles with Motherhood to are covered, the book a lot more to her as a person then I would have thought.
Many accusations have been made about this being an Anti-Trump book.
Donald Trump is barely mentioned until the end, briefly about the 2012 election and again about the 2016 election and she expresses her opinions politely.
One thing that annoyed me in the book was the constant way of describing people by their skin colour. She would describe someone as a "nice African American"
Why do we need to know their skin colour.
She also when talking about her friends, said the following.
"My friends included a girl named Rachel, whose mother was white and had a British accent”
Why does this matter?
Overall, pretty interesting autobiography with some things that annoyed me.
Becoming is an autobiography written by Michelle Obama,former First Lady of the United States and wife of Barack Obama (America's 44th president)
It details her life before meeting Barack, meeting him,campaigning and then her First Lady experience.
I think that this book really gave me insight into what it was like in the White House. I am not an American but I have always been fascinated with American politics and it really shows the true struggles of things we think appear natural, such as speech writing and the fact that you will get slandered for saying something in your speech.
I also loved her journey to the law firm and how she was torn between quitting to do something she loved and get paid less or keep the steady flow of money going and keep doing a job that made her miserable.
Her advocacy as well is something I really enjoyed, her passion for helping really came through the pages. Her struggles with Motherhood to are covered, the book a lot more to her as a person then I would have thought.
Many accusations have been made about this being an Anti-Trump book.
Donald Trump is barely mentioned until the end, briefly about the 2012 election and again about the 2016 election and she expresses her opinions politely.
One thing that annoyed me in the book was the constant way of describing people by their skin colour. She would describe someone as a "nice African American"
Why do we need to know their skin colour.
She also when talking about her friends, said the following.
"My friends included a girl named Rachel, whose mother was white and had a British accent”
Why does this matter?
Overall, pretty interesting autobiography with some things that annoyed me.
meheh's review
4.0
this was such an educational read that had so many important discussions and really enlightened me about the marginalised groups in america! also the obamas are seriously so cute, reading abt their family dynamics and what life is like in the White House was so interesting! overall such a good read!
angelkg's review against another edition
4.0
Michelle Obama ist einfach eine sehr inspirierende Frau. Schon in jungen Jahren begann sie sich zu engagieren . Ihre Geschichte zu lesen war sehr inspirierend und ermutigend. Nur fällt es mir schwer, solche Bücher zu bewerten, weil sie ja das Leben eines Menschen sind. However, ich denke, jedes Mädchen kann sich sie zum Vorbild nehmen und nach Großem streben.