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Listening Length | 19 hours and 3 minutes |
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Author | Michelle Obama |
Narrator | Michelle Obama |
Whispersync for Voice | Ready |
Audible.com Release Date | November 13, 2018 |
Publisher | Random House Audio |
Program Type | Audiobook |
Version | Unabridged |
Language | English |
ASIN | B07B3JQZCL |
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#1 in Biographies of Politicians #1 in Political Leader Biographies #1 in Biographies of Women |
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Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2018
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Slow and boring and self boasting.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2018
The last thing I wanted to read was a shallow minded patting on the back. I thought with the education, the time would be well spent. I was wrong.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2018
I believe I always loved Michelle Obama. Her grace and dignity always seemed to come as a gift from above. Her spirit is so incredibly deep and strong. The stories from her childhood, her brother, her neighborhood, her family, inform us in a brilliant voice about what it was like in the place and time she grew up.
Michelle Obama has the empathy and the depth of character so missing in her media portrayal. I always felt worried that we were suffocating her. But there is a Michelle Obama who is bigger than the words on a page. She knows our pains, and she understands our lives. And we know her in this book. In this most private book, we know her in a way we could not have otherwise. Interesting that nothing here surprises me, it only affirms what I felt like I know: Michelle Obama is a person like us. She worked and suffered and overcame.
Her storytelling skills are exquisite. It left me a little breathless to hear her voice, unfettered and real.
I love the photographs.
Michelle Obama has the empathy and the depth of character so missing in her media portrayal. I always felt worried that we were suffocating her. But there is a Michelle Obama who is bigger than the words on a page. She knows our pains, and she understands our lives. And we know her in this book. In this most private book, we know her in a way we could not have otherwise. Interesting that nothing here surprises me, it only affirms what I felt like I know: Michelle Obama is a person like us. She worked and suffered and overcame.
Her storytelling skills are exquisite. It left me a little breathless to hear her voice, unfettered and real.
I love the photographs.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2018
Worst piece of crap ever
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Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2018
If you are an insomniac this book will definitely help that. A real snoozer.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2018
Michelle Obama is my voice, a voice that may never be heard with thoughts, feelings and experiences similar to mine yet they don’t matter until now. Thank you Mrs. Obama! For being the voice of this African American woman❤️ Everyone should buy this book!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2018
Poorly written, silly comments in bad taste, this is not a good book for a lady to read
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Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2018
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I read a lot of negative reviews, but I don’t understand why. I enjoyed reading her story from her perspective. Some parts made me sad; however, I’ll always view Michelle Obama as a role model.
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Slipknot
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2018Verified Purchase
I thought I couldn't love this family more, but after reading this beautiful, moving story, I know that I and millions of others were so right to have faith in these genuinely good people. I am glad that Michelle gets to have her Barack back again, but oh, how very much they are missed - especially in contrast to what came after...
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LiamKincaid
1.0 out of 5 stars
The Case for the Defense - Part 1
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2019Verified Purchase
Michelle and her husband accomplished and overcame a lot, even before they became the First Family. I think Obama's 2008 candidacy had a lot of energy and purpose. However, after he was in office, a lot of that energy dissipated and he failed to sufficiently differentiate himself from policies left down by his predecessors in many areas. What is good about Michelle's book is most of it does not focus on each and every cranny of every year in the Presidency. Most of it is her earlier life and events. The big events in the Presidency occupy very little space. I give this book one star because of the ending. Michelle clearly is very devoted and defensive of her husband and his achievements.
As much as we may not like it or agree with it, political office holders normally pave the way for their successors (whether they intend to or not). Obama's choices paved the way for Trump to campaign and to win the Presidency, much like G W Bush's choices paved the way for Obama. Michelle is content to not interpret the results, but bash some of the electorate for not voting for a woman and for voting for someone she describes in insults. For a family that is normally revered for deep analysis of complicated issues, Michelle's writing style and choice of words on this was very disappointing and in my opinion, narrow-minded. Michelle comes across as believing America was best and meaningful when her husband was it's President. She has a hard time seeming to come to terms with the fact that people might make different choices or that she and her husband will have to leave behind the mantle of being responsible for the nation, in their respective areas.
It was a disappointing and short handed book in my mind. Fans of the Obama's will find much to enjoy, I am sure. But those who enjoy deep analysis of history, will be disappointed. I hope that Barrack's book will be more insightful and deeper (The Case for the Defense - Part 2).
As much as we may not like it or agree with it, political office holders normally pave the way for their successors (whether they intend to or not). Obama's choices paved the way for Trump to campaign and to win the Presidency, much like G W Bush's choices paved the way for Obama. Michelle is content to not interpret the results, but bash some of the electorate for not voting for a woman and for voting for someone she describes in insults. For a family that is normally revered for deep analysis of complicated issues, Michelle's writing style and choice of words on this was very disappointing and in my opinion, narrow-minded. Michelle comes across as believing America was best and meaningful when her husband was it's President. She has a hard time seeming to come to terms with the fact that people might make different choices or that she and her husband will have to leave behind the mantle of being responsible for the nation, in their respective areas.
It was a disappointing and short handed book in my mind. Fans of the Obama's will find much to enjoy, I am sure. But those who enjoy deep analysis of history, will be disappointed. I hope that Barrack's book will be more insightful and deeper (The Case for the Defense - Part 2).
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absg
3.0 out of 5 stars
Tedious to read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 24, 2020Verified Purchase
Of course, many people want to know about Michelle Obama. However, I was disappointed by this book. She writes so much about her ambition, she really got on my nerves with that. All the details where and with whom she worked on what, it was really tedious, I must say. There are many interesting bits about her private life, too. I loved reading about her childhood.
But it's not my favourite book. When I had finished it I was glad to get rid of it and pass it on to a friend.
But it's not my favourite book. When I had finished it I was glad to get rid of it and pass it on to a friend.
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A. Ch Lanz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ausdrucks- und Inhaltsstark . . . . trotzdem (oder gerade deshalb) super zu lesen
Reviewed in Germany on November 18, 2018Verified Purchase
Michelle Obama authentisch wie eh und je ! Obwohl im Buch naturgemäß ihre optische / mimische Präsenz fehlt, schafft sie es durch Ausdruck, Inhalt, Tiefe und dem ihr eigenen gehörigen Schuß Humor und Selbstironie auf jeder Seite des Buches total präsent zu sein. Kein blablabla, kein "ach-bin-ich-wichtig" - pure Ehrlichkeit, Intelligenz und Reflektion ihres bisherigen Werdeganges . . . . . allerdings durchaus gepaart mit Reflektion der amerikanischen (und oft globalen) Wirklichkeit. Das Buch hat mir nicht nur beim Lesen wissenswerte Einblicke und viel Freude bereitet, vielmehr bin ich sicher, dass es auch mein zukünftiges Leben beeinflussen wird.
PS: Schlechte "Rezension" für reine Auslieferungsprobleme, die absolute nichts - aber auch gar nichts - mit dem Inhalt des betreffenden Buches zu tun haben sollten von Amazon vielleicht in einer Sonderrubrik gesammelt werden. Weder das Buch noch interessierte Rezension-Leser haben einen solchen Schwachsinn verdient. Wenn ein Buch durchnässt ankommt, sollte eventuell der betreffende Briefkasten / Ablageort negativ rezensiert werden, nicht aber das Buch ! ! !
PS: Schlechte "Rezension" für reine Auslieferungsprobleme, die absolute nichts - aber auch gar nichts - mit dem Inhalt des betreffenden Buches zu tun haben sollten von Amazon vielleicht in einer Sonderrubrik gesammelt werden. Weder das Buch noch interessierte Rezension-Leser haben einen solchen Schwachsinn verdient. Wenn ein Buch durchnässt ankommt, sollte eventuell der betreffende Briefkasten / Ablageort negativ rezensiert werden, nicht aber das Buch ! ! !

Kitabi Keeda
5.0 out of 5 stars
It is a book that should be read by every generation to know that anything is possible.
Reviewed in India on December 11, 2018Verified Purchase
When you read a book, a good book, you get fully engrossed in the lives of the characters. It is like a short but powerful relationship that you have with them. When you pick up a memoir by Michelle Obama, there is a lot of expectation baggage at the beginning itself.
I am a fan of team Obama. I have seen all possible YouTube videos of them; speeches, campaign footage, interviews, dances, karaoke performances, dinners, street interactions; I follow them on social media and a couple of years back I read Dreams From My Father by Barack Obama which was quite insightful as well. Despite these impressions already formed, this book made me admire and respect them even more.
In her memoir, Michelle Obama talks about the experiences in her life that made her what she is. How she became.
While political experiences are obviously a part of her narration, she does not write about politics or advocate a side. Instead, she writes about values, people, reactions, thoughts. It is really a mesmerizing story about a remarkable woman. Her not-so-privileged childhood, her struggle to balance work and motherhood and her life as the First Lady. She writes about the achievements and failures in all aspects of her life. She talks about larger issues like discrimination as well as the supposedly little things like family and love which make a difference. Surprisingly, it is relatable.
The writing is eloquent, honest and simple. It feels intimate and warm. It is a story of a woman of character and strength.
Some might say that good PR will ensure that this is how she is projected. I say. Read the book for the writing, the inspiration that comes from it. It is a book that should be read by every generation to know that anything is possible. That you must own your story. That you matter.
I am a fan of team Obama. I have seen all possible YouTube videos of them; speeches, campaign footage, interviews, dances, karaoke performances, dinners, street interactions; I follow them on social media and a couple of years back I read Dreams From My Father by Barack Obama which was quite insightful as well. Despite these impressions already formed, this book made me admire and respect them even more.
In her memoir, Michelle Obama talks about the experiences in her life that made her what she is. How she became.
While political experiences are obviously a part of her narration, she does not write about politics or advocate a side. Instead, she writes about values, people, reactions, thoughts. It is really a mesmerizing story about a remarkable woman. Her not-so-privileged childhood, her struggle to balance work and motherhood and her life as the First Lady. She writes about the achievements and failures in all aspects of her life. She talks about larger issues like discrimination as well as the supposedly little things like family and love which make a difference. Surprisingly, it is relatable.
The writing is eloquent, honest and simple. It feels intimate and warm. It is a story of a woman of character and strength.
Some might say that good PR will ensure that this is how she is projected. I say. Read the book for the writing, the inspiration that comes from it. It is a book that should be read by every generation to know that anything is possible. That you must own your story. That you matter.

5.0 out of 5 stars
It is a book that should be read by every generation to know that anything is possible.
Reviewed in India on December 11, 2018
When you read a book, a good book, you get fully engrossed in the lives of the characters. It is like a short but powerful relationship that you have with them. When you pick up a memoir by Michelle Obama, there is a lot of expectation baggage at the beginning itself.Reviewed in India on December 11, 2018
I am a fan of team Obama. I have seen all possible YouTube videos of them; speeches, campaign footage, interviews, dances, karaoke performances, dinners, street interactions; I follow them on social media and a couple of years back I read Dreams From My Father by Barack Obama which was quite insightful as well. Despite these impressions already formed, this book made me admire and respect them even more.
In her memoir, Michelle Obama talks about the experiences in her life that made her what she is. How she became.
While political experiences are obviously a part of her narration, she does not write about politics or advocate a side. Instead, she writes about values, people, reactions, thoughts. It is really a mesmerizing story about a remarkable woman. Her not-so-privileged childhood, her struggle to balance work and motherhood and her life as the First Lady. She writes about the achievements and failures in all aspects of her life. She talks about larger issues like discrimination as well as the supposedly little things like family and love which make a difference. Surprisingly, it is relatable.
The writing is eloquent, honest and simple. It feels intimate and warm. It is a story of a woman of character and strength.
Some might say that good PR will ensure that this is how she is projected. I say. Read the book for the writing, the inspiration that comes from it. It is a book that should be read by every generation to know that anything is possible. That you must own your story. That you matter.
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