Michelle Obama On Parenting, Partnerships And Political Action

In 'The Light We Carry', Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and powerful strategies for navigating change and staying hopeful in today’s uncertain world. Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady, she provides fresh stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power. The book explores how to build enduring relationships, find strength in community, and address feelings of self-doubt or helplessness. With her trademark humor, candor, and compassion, Obama encourages readers to work through fear, find strength in community, and live with boldness. She details valuable practices such as 'starting kind,' 'going high,' and assembling a 'kitchen table' of trusted friends and mentors.

In her memoir, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her—from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world’s most famous address. The book is divided into three sections: Becoming Me, Becoming Us, and Becoming More, reflecting her journey from her early life, through her marriage and career, to her role as the First Lady of the United States. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it—in her own words and on her own terms.