"A deeply personal and hugely inspirational exploration of 'what keeps us upright in the face of uncertainty . . .' In other words, perfect for now."
--O Quarterly "A joy to read."
--Los Angeles Times "Reaffirming . . . What makes the book special is that it builds on parts of
Becoming, and [Michelle] Obama serves as mentor and guide."
--The Washington Post "Obama's road map for uncertain times resonates in ways that other self-help books do not. . . . Through her stories, experiences and thoughts, we're finding the light with her."
--The New York Times "[Michelle Obama's] clear-eyed confidence is a model for anyone searching for reason, strength, and optimism in tough times."
--Lucy Feldman, Time's 100 Must-Read Books of 2022 "Miraculously, these self-help bromides don't come across as cloying, mainly because Obama is so disarmingly honest about her fears, failures and all-too-human flaws. . . . You can't argue with the hard-fought wisdom of such an accomplished woman."
--The Guardian "Though Obama makes it clear she still struggles with plenty of self-doubt and doesn't have all the answers, she provides a pretty thorough road map to living a fuller, kinder, better life."
--USA Today "A heartening pep talk from the former first lady."
--Kirkus Reviews "In
The Light We Carry, Obama shares ideas for quelling what roils our stomachs and ways to move forward. She's like a big sister whispering in my ear, 'You are enough.'"
--Philadelphia Inquirer "Encouraging, sometimes funny, always chummy . . .
The Light We Carry contains a multitude of other poignant, amusing anecdotes and helpful advice for all types of readers."
--BookPage
Praise for Michelle Obama's Becoming "A serious work of candid reflection by a singular figure of early-twenty-first-century America . . .
Becoming is refined and forthright, gracefully written and at times laugh-out-loud funny."
--Isabel Wilkerson, The New York Times Book Review "
Becoming is inspirational without trying to be. From the first words, the very warmth that permeates its author emanates from the pages. . . .
Becoming manages to be a coming-of-age tale, a love story and a family saga all in one. More importantly, this book is a reminder that America is still a work-in-progress, and that
hope can be an action word if we allow it to be.
Becoming is a balm that America needs, from a woman America does not yet deserve."
--Angie Thomas, Time
"Deeply personal and refreshingly honest . . . She's thoughtful, humorous, bracingly revealing, and when it's time, she does us all the favor of showing us the human side of a man worshipped by so many. . . . It's human and genuine and welcoming to see the layers of humanity she holds open. . . . Michelle Obama's story can maybe inspire you to find a path for your own story."
--Shonda Rhimes, Shondaland "A complex, accomplished life recounted with confidence and candor . . . Every page sparkles with directness and grace."
--Douglas Brinkley, The Boston Globe
