Author | Michelle Obama |
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Language | English |
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Published | November 13, 2018 |
Publisher | Crown (North America) Viking Press (Commonwealth) |
Publication place | United States |
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Pages | 448 |
ISBN | 978-1-5247-6313-8 (Hardcover) |
Preceded by | American Grown |
Followed by | The Light We Carry |
Website | becomingmichelleobama |
Becoming is the memoir by former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama, published on November 13, 2018.[1][2] Described by the author as a deeply personal experience,[3] the book talks about her roots and how she found her voice, as well as her time in the White House, her public health campaign, and her role as a mother.[4] The book is published by Crown and was released in 24 languages.[4] One million copies were donated to First Book, an American nonprofit organization which provides books to children.[4]
It was the highest-selling book published in the United States in 2018, setting the record 15 days after its publication, with over two million copies sold.[5]
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