Becoming (book)
| 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. Described by the author as a deeply personal experience, 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. The book is published by Crown and was released in 24 languages. One million copies were donated to First Book, an American nonprofit organization which provides books to children.
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.