Andrew Fleming

Becoming is a refreshing, reflective piece that has been written in such a way that you both at once get a full sense of who the author is, whilst also appreciating a strong sense of personal responsibility as the reader. Mrs. Obama does a splendid job of taking the reader through each crucial stage of her life, each word coming full circle at some point throughout the memoir. There are parts where one will laugh, and others where a distinct sombre sense prevails. She's candid, honest, and open about how she feels and you can't help but feel as though you might have been a fly on the wall of her life all along. A masterclass in autobiographical writing.