"A joy to read."--Los Angeles Times

"Reaffirming . . . What makes the book special is that it builds on parts of Becoming, and [Michelle] Obama serves as mentor and guide."--The Washington Post

"Obama's road map for uncertain times resonates in ways that other self-help books do not. . . . Through her stories, experiences and thoughts, we're finding the light with her."--The New York Times

"[Michelle Obama's] clear-eyed confidence is a model for anyone searching for reason, strength, and optimism in tough times."--Lucy Feldman, Time's 100 Must-Read Books of 2022

"Miraculously, these self-help bromides don't come across as cloying, mainly because Obama is so disarmingly honest about her fears, failures and all-too-human flaws. . . . You can't argue with the hard-fought wisdom of such an accomplished woman."--The Guardian

"Though Obama makes it clear she still struggles with plenty of self-doubt and doesn't have all the answers, she provides a pretty thorough road map to living a fuller, kinder, better life."--USA Today

"A heartening pep talk from the former first lady."--Kirkus Reviews

"In The Light We Carry, Obama shares ideas for quelling what roils our stomachs and ways to move forward. She's like a big sister whispering in my ear, 'You are enough.'"--Philadelphia Inquirer

"Encouraging, sometimes funny, always chummy . . . The Light We Carry contains a multitude of other poignant, amusing anecdotes and helpful advice for all types of readers."--BookPage

Praise for Michelle Obama's Becoming

"A serious work of candid reflection by a singular figure of early-twenty-first-century America . . . Becoming is refined and forthright, gracefully written and at times laugh-out-loud funny."--Isabel Wilkerson, The New York Times Book Review

"Becoming is inspirational without trying to be. From the first words, the very warmth that permeates its author emanates from the pages. . . . Becoming manages to be a coming-of-age tale, a love story and a family saga all in one. More importantly, this book is a reminder that America is still a work-in-progress, and that hope can be an action word if we allow it to be. Becoming is a balm that America needs, from a woman America does not yet deserve."--Angie Thomas, Time

"Deeply personal and refreshingly honest . . . She's thoughtful, humorous, bracingly revealing, and when it's time, she does us all the favor of showing us the human side of a man worshipped by so many. . . . It's human and genuine and welcoming to see the layers of humanity she holds open. . . . Michelle Obama's story can maybe inspire you to find a path for your own story."--Shonda Rhimes, Shondaland

"A complex, accomplished life recounted with confidence and candor . . . Every page sparkles with directness and grace."--Douglas Brinkley, The Boston Globe