What's your journey of becoming? Based on Michelle Obama's bestselling memoir, this gorgeous journal features an intimate and inspiring introduction by the former First Lady and thought-provoking questions and prompts to help you discover-and rediscover-your story.
‘It's not about being perfect. It's not about where you get yourself in the end. There's power in allowing yourself to be known and heard, in owning your unique story, in using your authentic voice. And there's grace in being willing to know and hear others. This, for me, is how we become.’ – Michelle Obama
In publishing Becoming, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama shared her own extraordinary journey to help create space for others to tell their stories, to give people the courage to discover the power of their own voice, and to widen the pathway for who belongs and why.
This guided journal presents inspiring questions and quotes from the book to
help you reflect on your personal and family history, your goals, challenges,
and dreams, what moves you and brings you hope, and what future you imagine for
yourself and your community. Above all, these pages help you capture your own
voice and journey so you can nurture your sense of belonging.
Author Biography
Michelle Robinson Obama served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to
2017. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Mrs. Obama
started her career as an attorney at the Chicago law firm Sidley & Austin,
where she met her future husband, Barack Obama. She later worked in the Chicago
mayor's office, at the University of Chicago, and at the University of Chicago
Medical Center. Mrs. Obama also founded the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an
organization that prepares young people for careers in public service. She is
the author of the critically acclaimed memoir Becoming, which has sold more than
11.5 million copies around the world. The Obamas currently live in Washington,
DC, and have two daughters, Malia and Sasha.
Residence- Washington, DC
Hometown- Chicago
Author Site- becomingmichelleobama.com
Social- @MichelleObama
