Michelle Obamas Becoming is a coming of age story that begins with the story of a young black girl who lives on the south side of Chicago and her journey to being the first lady of the white house.

A lot of the experiences that Michelle has are very similar to those of my own. In chapter 3 her cousin asks her “How come you talk like a white girl?” which causes Michelle to feel as if she didn’t fit in with her own people, I have experienced many moments similar to that one in particular over and over like a stuck record.

Chapter 6 resonates with me deeply it is the chapter in which Michelle goes to college she’s first hit with how different the population of Princeton University is from what she is used to. As I mentioned in my chapter 6 summary in addition to the stress of being the only black kid around the majority of the time Michelle found it difficult to come to grips with being a college student. She truthfully spoke about taking a theology class that she barely passed but the needless to say she tired her best to earn the best grades she could and get through college, this reminds me of myself now in my second semester I am still struggling despite my past well off academic performance. Michelle admittedly saying that her first year in college was not easy makes me feel less like in doing everything wrong and suddenly I don’t feel as much alone in this journey. As a child of a two immigrants I always felt the pressure of my performance in school representing my family, my culture, and where I am from to Michelle Getting good grades was not only an accomplishment but it was also an accomplishment for the south side of Chicago and even at large a win for all minorities “If in high school I’d felt as if I were representing my neighborhood, now at Princeton I was representing my race. Anytime I found my voice in class or nailed an exam, I quietly hoped it helped make a larger point.”

Becoming is a wonderful read that allows me to look into the mind of one of the most powerful women in America and realize in many areas of our lives we share a few similarities and that puts a bit of hope in my heart concerning my future.

Michelle Obama published an autobiography in 2018, Becoming. What do I think of this book? Well, I’m loving it! It’s the book I did not know I had to READ.I say that because I’m honestly not sure I would have purchased this had it not been assigned. So uh…thanks professor Perry!

First of all, it is always inspiring to hear of someone who has made it so far despite of obstacles and even statistics that dictate otherwise. Michelle Obama is a prime example of this. Being born is raised on the south side of Chicago in the early 70’s must have been tough. However, she astonishingly made it into Princeton andddd Harvard law school, as if PRINCETON wasn’t enough. We learn about her life throughout her own perspective, and it’s simply the best.

The story being told through her perspective gives us the detail that we look for in any good writing, sure. But, I feel like I could hear her voice while reading this. I felt like I invited her over and we were on a porch having some sweet tea. Although it is a long book, (416 pages, not including the epilogue), it is not a hard read! Overall, I’d definitely recommend this book.