The Light We Carry
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  • Published: 16 November 2022
  • ISBN: 9780241998083
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 336

The Light We Carry

Overcoming In Uncertain Times

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23 Apr 2024
Hardback
16 Nov 2022
EBook
16 Nov 2022
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16 Nov 2022
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1 Dec 2022
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The powerful, insightful follow-up to the critically acclaimed, multi-million #1 bestselling memoir Becoming

In her bestselling follow-up to the worldwide phenomenon Becoming, Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and insightful reflections to help us find inner strength; create and deepen relationships with others; and better protect and strengthen ourselves.

Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady, she shares the tools, habits and principles that she has developed to successfully adapt to change, like "starting kind", "going high", and assembling a "kitchen table" of trusted friends and mentors.

Full of humour and candour, fresh stories and profound advice, The Light We Carry will inspire readers to remain hopeful and balanced in a turbulent world.
  • Published: 16 November 2022
  • ISBN: 9780241998083
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 336
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Michelle Obama

Michelle Robinson Obama served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Mrs. Obama started her career as an attorney at the Chicago law firm Sidley & Austin, where she met her future husband, Barack Obama. She later worked in the Chicago mayor's office, at the University of Chicago, and at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Mrs. Obama also founded the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an organization that prepares young people for careers in public service. The Obamas currently live in Washington, DC, and have two daughters, Malia and Sasha.

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Praise for The Light We Carry

Honest, funny, wise and perceptive

The Times

The pragmatic hopefulness you find on every page of Obama's book is perhaps the best reason to go out and buy a copy

Observer

There is plenty of wisdom in this book to help the rest of us

Telegraph

Obama's gift for brilliant, evocative and honest writing is undeniable

i

Obama's road map for uncertain times resonates in ways that other self-help books do not

New York Times

The former First Lady's follow-up to Becoming is the soothing balm we all need right now

Grazia

Ideal for anyone looking to give the gift of wisdom

Woman & Home

Expect wisdom and insight from the former first lady as we continue to navigate uncertain times

Stylist

A powerful look at how to work though fear, and will inspire readers to take a step back to reflect and recharge

Waitrose Weekend

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