Becoming by Michelle Obama
Becoming by Michelle Obama
https://www.vibe.com/2018/11/michelle-obama-becoming-a-million

“Becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. I see it instead as forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously towards a better self.’

Michelle Obama – Becoming
Blurb:

 In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America—the first African American to serve in that role—she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history, while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the U.S. and around the world, dramatically changing the ways that families pursue healthier and more active lives, and standing with her husband as he led America through some of its most harrowing moments. Along the way, she showed us a few dance moves, crushed Carpool Karaoke, and raised two down-to-earth daughters under an unforgiving media glare.
 

 In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her—from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world’s most famous address. 
With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it—in her own words and on her own terms. Warm, wise, and revelatory, Becoming is the deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations—and whose story inspires us to do the same.

Wow! Reading this book was like having a very intimate glimpse into Michelle Obama’s soul. It was a very thought-provoking and furthermore surprisingly emotional journey for me. The best way I can review this book without giving major spoilers is by penning down snippets of major lessons I learned along the way.

LESSON 1: YOU MATTER AND YOU ARE ENOUGH

 Mrs. O dedicated a large part of her memoir narrating about her career and her purpose. She constantly plagued herself with the grueling question of Am I Enough through her formative years. Her advice concerning developing self-confidence is that it is all about yourself first, she repeats that failure is a feeling long before it’s an actual result a few times in the book. 

LESSON 2: IF YOU’RE NOT HAPPY ABOUT YOUR JOB CHANGE IT

Life is too short for you to be tied down by a job you have absolutely NO for passion for. If you want to make that career change do it now and don’t be stuck in your own head.

LESSON 3: REJECTION

The R-word that everyone hates. Rejection happens to everyone (Even Mrs. O) each time you are faced with opposition, think and remember that rejection is part of the business of life. Just Shrug it off and dust your shoulder love.

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“Becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. I see it instead as forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously towards a better self.’ Wow! Reading this book was like having a very intimate glimpse into Michelle Obama soul. It was a very thought provoking and surprisingly emotional journey for me. The best way I can review this book without giving major spoilers is by penning down snippets of major lessons I learnt along the way. LESSON 1: YOU MATTER AND YOU ARE ENOUGH Mrs. O dedicated a large part of her memoir narrating about her career and her purpose. She constantly plagued herself with the grueling question of Am I Enough through her formative years. Her advice concerning developing self-confidence is that it is all about yourself first, she repeats that failure is a feeling long before it’s an actual result a few times in the book. LESSON 2: IF YOU’RE NOT HAPPY ABOUT YOUR JOB CHANGE IT Life is too short for you to be tied down by a job you have absolutely NO for passion for. If you want to make that career change do it now and don’t be stuck in your own head. LESSON 3: REJECTION The R word that everyone hates. Rejection happens to everyone (Even Mrs. O) each time you are faced with opposition, think and remember that rejection is part of the business of life. Just Shrug it off and dust your shoulder love. LESSON 4: LET GO OF PEFERCTIONISM Michelle Obama describes herself as a box- checker, a person who marches to the resolute beat of effort/result—a devoted follower of the established path. The lesson here is that we have to be open to new opportunities and remember that all great things in life will not be perfect packages. LESSON 5: ASK FOR HELP WHEN YOU’RE OVERWHELMED Barack Obama’s ascent into the White House came with its many challenges and Mrs. O finds herself being swept up in all of it. In order to keep herself grounded she hires a team to help with the day to day activities that are bestowed onto her as FLOTUS and gets her mum to join them at the White House proving that it’s okay to ask for help when you need it. Cont'd in comments

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LESSON 4: LET GO OF PERFECTIONISM

Michelle Obama describes herself as a box- checker, a person who marches to the resolute beat of effort/result—a devoted follower of the established path. The lesson here is that we have to be open to new opportunities and remember that all great things in life will not be perfect packages.

LESSON 5: ASK FOR HELP

Barack Obama’s ascent into the White House came with its many challenges and Mrs. O finds herself being swept up in all of it. In order to keep herself grounded she hires a team to help with the day to day activities that are bestowed onto her as FLOTUS and gets her mum to join them at the White House proving that it’s okay to ask for help when you need it.

Lastly and the major lesson of all. Always prepare for the future you want and have the audacity to seize opportunities as they appear.

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