Michelle Obama’s memoir, one of the most highly anticipated books in recent years, is coming out on November 13.
The former first lady tweeted yesterday that the book, to come out a week after the 2018 midterm elections, is called “Becoming.” By Sunday night, her memoir was in the top 20 on Amazon.Com.
“Writing ‘Becoming’ has been a deeply personal experience,” she said in a statement. “It has allowed me, for the very first time, the space to honestly reflect on the unexpected trajectory of my life. In this book, I talk about my roots and how a little girl from the South Side of Chicago found her voice and developed the strength to use it to empower others.
I hope my journey inspires readers to find the courage to become whoever they aspire to be. I can’t wait to share my story.” She and her husband, former President Barack Obama, last year reached a joint agreement with Penguin Random House for their respective books. The deal is believed to be well in excess of USD 30 million. “Becoming” will be released in the US through the Crown Publishing Group, a Penguin Random House division that has published works by both Obamas.