Becoming

Notes From Black ReadsA courageously direct and powerful memoir by the beloved First Lady. Hers is a hard-fought life of intelligence and compassion, set against a hard arc of history and sculpted around principles of service. Michelle Obama sets the bar high for herself, and us, but is also our biggest cheerleader. Intimate and empowering, you may be just a little sad to give up her “company” when you reach the last page. Now in paperback—the intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States, featuring a new introduction by Michelle Obama, a letter from the author to her younger self, and a book club guide with 20 discussion questions and a 5-question Q&A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WATCH THE EMMY-NOMINATED NETFLIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • NAACP IMAGE AWARD WINNER • ONE OF ESSENCE’S 50 MOST IMPACTFUL BLACK BOOKS OF THE PAST 50 YEARSIn a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one