Michelle Obama's inspiring and world-famous memoir

In "My Story," Michelle Obama shares for the first time the full, candid account of her childhood, her marriage, her family, and her role as one of the most influential women in the world. With warmth, humor, and unparalleled honesty, she describes how she found balance between her career, motherhood, and the rapidly rising political ambitions of her husband, Barack Obama.

She takes you behind the scenes of their conversations about his potential presidential candidacy, her doubts about life in the spotlight, and the immense changes that followed when their family was thrust into the global spotlight. Michelle not only shares what it was like to become First Lady, but also how she stayed true to herself in an environment filled with expectations, criticism, and pressure.

My story takes you from Chicago's South Side to Princeton University, from law firms to the White House, from humble kitchens in Iowa to the ballroom of Buckingham Palace. It's a story of resilience, ambition, identity, love, and finding your own voice—no matter where you come from.

Advantages

• Michelle Obama's worldwide bestseller

• No fewer than 480 pages full of inspiration, emotion and insight

3 Most Frequently Asked Questions

1. What makes my story so special?

It's one of the most candid and influential autobiographies of the past few decades. Michelle Obama shares her life with unparalleled honesty—from her childhood in Chicago to her years as First Lady. It's both inspiring and intimate.

2. Is this book primarily political?

No. While political events are involved, the focus is on her personal development, her family, her marriage, and her search for balance, identity, and meaning. It's primarily a human story.

3. Who is this book suitable for?

For anyone interested in inspiring life stories, strong women, leadership, personal growth, modern American history, or life behind the scenes at the White House.