5 Things We Hope To Learn In Michelle Obama’s Memoir, ‘Becoming’

On Being Gifted & Black

Michelle Obama is a shining example of a modern woman. Smart, opinionated and nuanced, her memoir “Becoming” will cover her life and work, beginning with her humble beginnings on the South Side of Chicago, to ascending to her historic position as the first African-American woman to serve as First Lady. Audiences hope her recollections will uncover her innermost thoughts on growing up Black and female in America and the struggle to maintain while on the road to self-actualization.

Sustaining Black Love

While the inner workings of the Obamas’ romantic relationship has been largely hidden from the public, we are sometimes privy to outward displays of their deep love for one another. In the memoir, we’d love to hear how the couple has been able to maintain their decades long relationship–especially under the microscope of the public eye. We hope Obama dedicates at least one chapter to delve into how they make their marriage work. Do they feel pressured to set an example? What kirks and personality traits did they have to overcome to sustain? Did they lose themselves in each other at any point in their relationship?

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