It’s wonderful. I don’t do a lot of memoirs, especially by political figures, but this one was 5 stars. I listened on Audible, narrated by Michelle. She has a fascinating life story, and you learn a lot of interesting things about the White House. Highly recommend.
@Lillie I also enjoy podcasts. I recently finish sold in America, about the sex trade in the US. I also really enjoyed Serial, it is one story told over many weeks and Harry Potter and the sacred text. What do you listen to?
@Shannon I’m really into Risk! And The Moth which are both live storytelling Podcasts about true stories. Risk! Is very not suitable for children it’s basically stories you take a risk to tell. Sold in America sounds really interesting! And heartbreaking.
I just finished listening to the audiobook the other night. It was narrated by Michelle Obama. Excellent! Do yourself a favor and either read the book or listen to the audiobook. You won’t be disappointed.
Well, I’ll be the odd one out here. I’m half way through and pushing myself to finish it. Whilst I don’t totally dislike the book, I’m not loving it either.
Does anyone like it that doesn’t particularly love her? I voted for her husband twice but I never just loved her. She made school lunches terrible – I think I’m not over that. I’m interested in her book.
I liked her but not like some people. This book made me respect and admire her much more. She talks a lot about her food initiatives in the book, it’s very interesting and a lot I wasn’t aware of.
Healthy school lunches were all we had when I was in grade school back in the early part of the last century…like 1942 to 1950. Those healthy lunches and Mom’s healthy meals gave me a healthy life even today. Consider yourself lucky if you have something other than potato chips for lunch.
@Janet be glad you don’t have to eat what they serve these days. It’s not all that healthy except that there’s no salt, no spices, and no sugar. They serve vats of spaghetti like this. It’s bad. I had relatively healthy school lunches too. We also played outside a lot so no one had to bland out the menu at school.
It’s true that people don’t know the taste of good food anymore. It is so overly salty and processed that without all the salt, they don’t enjoy the food.
@Beth I don’t know what the exact standards of her lunches were, but maybe some schools just did a lacking job of finding tasty, nutrious foods to serve. I wouldn’t let it put you off the book. It was interesting just from the perspective of hearing about her upbringing and life in the White House. I don’t usually love memoirs but this one was great.
@Ronda that’s what I’m thinking. She is a lovely woman who kept her family “ real” under unreal (I mean, how many moms have to raise kids in the White House under he eyes of the world?)circumstances. I will read her book. Thank you for understanding.
@Denna I think politics aside some of these people are very interesting figures. I read Eunice Kennedy’s biography and it was brilliant. Did you know she founded the special olympics and why? I didn’t until I read her book! Open your mind!
Haven’t read it but I don’t usually read autobiographies. However, I’m going to do a reading challenge next year and part of the challenge is to read something I wouldn’t normally read. So I might read her book for that part of the challenge ?
@Rosa I think she is a very interesting person so would like to learn more about her. The last autobiography I read was Kurt Cobain. It was heartbreaking.
Stopping reading the comments, it was a fair question, but some of the people commenting are clearly baiting. Big deal, you don’t want to read it, don’t read it. This post is asking for reviews, not stupid comments.
Never been into politics but this is one I want to read. Just an account of the lady next to the president sounds interesting. I bet thats a job role in itself! It looks like an empowering female dominating book but might be worth it. Obviously its been edited loads for dramatic purposes..??
I read it. It’s an easy read – she is inspirational, try not to read any reviews or watch interviews as too much is given away. She sets a wonderful example for young girls.
It’s wonderful. I don’t do a lot of memoirs, especially by political figures, but this one was 5 stars. I listened on Audible, narrated by Michelle. She has a fascinating life story, and you learn a lot of interesting things about the White House. Highly recommend.
I’m half way through it and loving it
I’ll do audible as well
Thanks
My mom is and she loves it
About 1/4 in… can’t fault it. Very insightful background
Currently reading and liking it.
Im a third through it. Im listening to the audio. I like it
Def on my TBR pile
Loved it.
It is fabulous.
Loved it!!!
@Steph
I enjoyed reading her book from start to finish.?
The best book I’ve read this year.
@Bashi what made it the best book for you?
In the middle of it.
I heard it’s excellent. What a role model. ?
I’m currently listening to it, my house will get very clean this weekend, as I want to keep listening! Very good book.
@Shannon I love listening to things and doing stuff around the house. Mostly it’s just podcasts though.
@Lillie I also enjoy podcasts. I recently finish sold in America, about the sex trade in the US. I also really enjoyed Serial, it is one story told over many weeks and Harry Potter and the sacred text. What do you listen to?
@Shannon I’m really into Risk! And The Moth which are both live storytelling Podcasts about true stories. Risk! Is very not suitable for children it’s basically stories you take a risk to tell. Sold in America sounds really interesting! And heartbreaking.
I have it on audio and can’t stop listening.
Loved it on audible too ❤️
I’m 2/3s done and enjoying it
I haven’t read it but mabe I will next year.
Yep, and I really enjoyed it!
I haven’t, but I know I will be getting it sooner or later. Love her.
On my to be read list. She’s such a great role model. Love her
Next on my TBR list!
Hope to read soon!
I just finished listening to the audiobook the other night. It was narrated by Michelle Obama. Excellent! Do yourself a favor and either read the book or listen to the audiobook. You won’t be disappointed.
60 pages in & LOVING it!
Well, I’ll be the odd one out here. I’m half way through and pushing myself to finish it. Whilst I don’t totally dislike the book, I’m not loving it either.
Not yet but thinking of getting it
Engaging read for me-had info I didn’t know. Definitely her voice. Really enjoyed.
I read the book in 11 days in my free time. I loved it. She is a great writer And it keep my interest
Interested
i am listening to it ….i am like ” michele and i are going for a drive ” …i am liking it , she is one classy lady
@Teresa haha, I would say the same thing, “spending the day with Michelle today”, lol
I’m listening to it on audible. She is so inspiring and dignified!!
Listening to it as well. I am somewhat mesmerized…
@Kathy same here!
Finished it today, really enjoyed it!
I listened to It on audible so I essentially listened to her read me her book and yes, I enjoyed it!
Just started it!
Thanks, that’ll be my next pick.
I did.. just finished it. Fabulous
Nope
Reading it now. Very good.
I’m listening to the audiobook now. It’s pretty ok. I’m enjoying it, but it’s not my favorite of the year.
Does anyone like it that doesn’t particularly love her? I voted for her husband twice but I never just loved her. She made school lunches terrible – I think I’m not over that. I’m interested in her book.
I liked her but not like some people. This book made me respect and admire her much more. She talks a lot about her food initiatives in the book, it’s very interesting and a lot I wasn’t aware of.
Healthy school lunches were all we had when I was in grade school back in the early part of the last century…like 1942 to 1950. Those healthy lunches and Mom’s healthy meals gave me a healthy life even today. Consider yourself lucky if you have something other than potato chips for lunch.
@Janet be glad you don’t have to eat what they serve these days. It’s not all that healthy except that there’s no salt, no spices, and no sugar. They serve vats of spaghetti like this. It’s bad.
I had relatively healthy school lunches too. We also played outside a lot so no one had to bland out the menu at school.
It’s true that people don’t know the taste of good food anymore. It is so overly salty and processed that without all the salt, they don’t enjoy the food.
@Janet what I tried was bad – and I appreciate organic, more veggies than meat meals.
@Beth I don’t know what the exact standards of her lunches were, but maybe some schools just did a lacking job of finding tasty, nutrious foods to serve. I wouldn’t let it put you off the book. It was interesting just from the perspective of hearing about her upbringing and life in the White House. I don’t usually love memoirs but this one was great.
@Ronda that’s what I’m thinking. She is a lovely woman who kept her family “ real” under unreal (I mean, how many moms have to raise kids in the White House under he eyes of the world?)circumstances. I will read her book. Thank you for understanding.
Any male republicans enjoy it?
@Denna I think politics aside some of these people are very interesting figures. I read Eunice Kennedy’s biography and it was brilliant. Did you know she founded the special olympics and why? I didn’t until I read her book! Open your mind!
@Lexie I agree, that’s the purpose of my question…
I didn’t want to waste my time with it if it was full of political junk…
I’m hoping to get a copy for Christmas
Loving it.
I heard she was in nyc at a book signing . I would love yo read it
My husband and I plan to listen to it when we head out on our 3 day road trip.
@Loretta it’s really awesome… she reads it
I’m so glad I’m seeing such positive comments instead of political hate. This is such a nice haven these days.
That’s what I thought. It should just be about the writing not the politics. Too much hate in the world for that
Yes!!!! I adored it. Learned so much and what a writer she is.
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I loved the book!
It’s on my tbr list ?
Haven’t read it but I don’t usually read autobiographies. However, I’m going to do a reading challenge next year and part of the challenge is to read something I wouldn’t normally read. So I might read her book for that part of the challenge ?
I don’t care for autobiographies much, either. Michelle had me totally captivated.
@Rosa I think she is a very interesting person so would like to learn more about her. The last autobiography I read was Kurt Cobain. It was heartbreaking.
@Steph I read some memoirs, those who may have had an interesting life
@Nancy can you recommend any autobiographies ?
@Steph can’t think of one off the top of my head. Senior moment
@Nancy that’s ok ?
I read Shirley Jones memoir. Was good and surprising
I want to read the Sally Field one
@Steph I read a biography of Louisa May Alcott by Susan Cheever. Was really good
@Nancy thanks. I will have a look at those. Next year I plan to read a few books that I wouldn’t normally read.
Stopping reading the comments, it was a fair question, but some of the people commenting are clearly baiting. Big deal, you don’t want to read it, don’t read it. This post is asking for reviews, not stupid comments.
Never been into politics but this is one I want to read. Just an account of the lady next to the president sounds interesting. I bet thats a job role in itself! It looks like an empowering female dominating book but might be worth it. Obviously its been edited loads for dramatic purposes..??
Can you please stop with the drama? Nobody has gotten kicked out for merely “no desire to read” anything.
I’ve just started it. She writes really well. Enjoying it so far x
I’ve asked for it for Christmas. I’m curious to know more about her life.
Alison me too, curiosity well put! ???
Selling like hot cakes
I read it. It’s an easy read – she is inspirational, try not to read any reviews or watch interviews as too much is given away. She sets a wonderful example for young girls.
Not yet but I will!
I am reading it now, and I am loving it.
Loving it.
Just downloaded it. It is on my read list over the holidays.
Very well written!
Waiting for xmas
Reading it at the moment enjoying it so farc
I’m 3/4 through and glued. I much preferred it to Baracks one something from my father
V well written
Its an incredible book i loved it
@Meredith me either. Solid pass!
It’s one of those books you can judge by it’s cover.
Yes! It was everything I hoped it would be. Great book. ??