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Becoming, by Michelle Obama

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Michelle Obama reads from her compelling memoir, inviting listeners into her world.

Michelle Obama reads from her compelling memoir, inviting listeners into her world. With honesty and wit, she tells her story as she has lived it.

You can hear Michelle Obama read from her compelling memoir on Radio 4's Book of the Week where she invites listeners into her world. In Becoming she chronicles 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. With honesty and wit, she tells her story as she has lived it.

Becoming, by Michelle Obama: Episode 5

Episode 5

BBC Radio 4 - Becoming, by Michelle Obama, Episode 5

Michelle Obama reads from her new memoir. Early days at the White House and then to the UK

Michelle Obama reads from her eagerly awaited memoir. This time it's life at the White House, then a trip to England.

In her new memoir Michelle Obama chronicles the life experiences that have shaped her.

Barack, Malia, Sasha and the author have moved to the White House. So.. dealing with the formalities, the security set-up, and  how will the two daughters cope? Then after two months there is an eventful summit meeting in London and an audience with the Queen. 

Reader Michelle Obama

Producer Duncan Minshull

(Photo credit: Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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