As Black History Month is celebrated in the month of February, this Book of the Month is a memoir from an iconic woman who will continue to go down not only in Black history but in the world history: Becoming by Michelle Obama.
Having served as First Lady of the United States of America—the first African American woman to serve in that role—Michelle Obama has established herself as an advocate for girls and women in the U.S. and around the world. Known for creating the most open and welcoming White House in history, Michelle Obama has served as a role model, changing the ideas of a healthy and active life and supporting her husband as he led the United States through its most distressing times. Beyond her title of First Lady, Michelle’s memoir, Becoming, takes us through her life as little girl from the South Side of Chicago to a Princeton-educated corporate lawyer to a mother balancing her life with her husband’s career and beyond. With authenticity and wit, Michelle details her successes and her disappointments, both public and private, throughout her journey in becoming the woman she is today. In doing so, she poses a challenge to her readers: who are we and what do we want to become? Becoming is a deep reflection of a phenomenal woman who has defied expectations, as she aims to inspire her readers to do the same.