books recommended by Michelle Obama

Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is an American lawyer and author who was the first lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. She is married to the 44th President of the United States Barack Obama. She is the first African-American First Lady of the United States.

Books written by Michelle Obama

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Becoming

Becoming

Michelle Obama

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The Light We Carry

The Light We Carry

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Michelle Obama's book recommendations

Educated

Song of Solomon

An American Marriage

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