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マイ・ストーリー / by Michelle Obama

86 reviews

joypouros's review against another edition

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inspiring medium-paced

4.0

This is very easy to read, and the tone and style makes this a fast read.

It was such interesting insight into Michelle Obama's life. 

The first 2/3 or so is all before Barrack is elected president, which I think gives an accurate feel of how quick his rise was and how different their lives had been. 

It is filled with fun pieces of information about the realities of living in the White House.

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melodyseestrees's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.75

There were large sections that were interesting to read. There were also sections that were less enjoyable, such as the discussion of children eating healthier with no real mention on how to fix this in area where fresh produce are already very inaccessible as this felt bordering on fatphobia. It was not explicit fatphobia and was likely unintentional. 
She talks of her husband as almost a superhero and perfect husband. This is very sweet but also feels unrealistic. He went and made a big decision without weighing her input and it was just fine? There was just a lack of much emotion in many sections and that held those sections back from being relatable to readers who haven't been FLOTUS.
The photographs were a lovely and welcome touch, even though they were very concentrated. 

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inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.75


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alexstartsthings's review against another edition

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hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.75


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skysbooknook's review against another edition

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informative reflective medium-paced

2.0


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annamay1021's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

4.0


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mattyvreads's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

A profound and indefatigably hopeful piece of literature. Michelle Obama is a consummate storyteller. 

She interweaves each memory and insight with purpose in order to reveal a larger message of resilience, hope, kindness, love, and empowerment. 

This is a wonderful read.

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laurajordensharris's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

3.5


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hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced

4.5


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kdailyreads's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0


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