I. BECOMING: MICHELLE OBAMA
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I. BECOMING: MICHELLE OBAMA

“No story is that Simple.”

-Michelle Obama

Themed around the time from when she was born and where did she grew up to be, “Becoming” by Michelle Obama, U.S.’ First Lady, is an excellent book that not only introduces readers to her “life as it is” but also her journey in making the “world as it should be”.

Michelle La Vaughn Robinson-Obama, through her book- not just simply briefs about what one can do or not, but alongside she opinionates freely about the society and its “terms and conditions” and how one can hopefully live the life passing through these challenges and never stop growing.

Initiating with the writing tone, the most impressive part of the book lies in its flow. Her journey flows from her words to the minds of readers; it maintains continuity as well as connectivity as each chapter passes by. No doubt, the vocabulary used is very apt, precise and up to the point. Filled with empowering quotes, the book can really help its readers to reflect upon themselves. Interestingly, there are many instances resonating with everyday lives of people. It ensures in making you feel grounded.

Michelle comments down every part of her life- from infectiously funny, comical events that occurred to the toughest and table-turning moments in her life. Through her book, she describes her closeness with her family- her mother, father and brother — and the precious values inculcated in her by them. As she grew up, she had her new family- her husband and two daughters. She loves them unconditionally and that is shown throughout the book.

She has finely criticized the wrongs happening in the society- the racial discrimination, the stereotypes of men and women, the lowering rates of fitness in all over the country and the worst of all- the terrorism. One might think of her as a fortunate person to have experienced everything in her life, but through this book, she absolutely clears off that thought. She has worked through her values straightly and made her ordinary life extraordinary.

She also gives insights on her personal but normal life with her husband- Barack Obama, U.S.’s First President. Altogether, they share an amazing bond, even during moments of high tension, separation; they knew that everything is connected from within. In addition, their within was and is so strong enough that eventually not only improved their life but also that of the whole country.

“Becoming is never giving up on the idea that there’s more growing to be done.” Through this line, readers are appealed that there is no end; there is only growing, growing up from struggles. She faced criticism in every field and at last, she proved herself perfectly. That’ so beautiful.

Honestly, summarizing the book into few lines is not that correct. There is endless things to learn as you study the book. It is filled up to the brim, with full of inspiration, enthusiasm, self- realization and everything above all- staying true to yourself. Through her keen observational skills, Michelle efficiently details that it is a journey after all, and every second you live in it, you own it for yourself. Hard work and passion does pay off; even if you fail, you get to successfully learn something from it and that is wonderful.

Any person willing to take steps to develop a life worth living for, must read this book once at least to feel empowered, enthused, resilient and hopeful.

Source used https://z-lib.org.in (download books free).