WATCH: Here’s why people say Michelle Obama’s memoir is a game changer


There is no doubt that Becoming, the memoir from our forever FLOTUS Michelle Obama, is at the top of everyone’s reading list. The Hill reported that the memoir sold more than 725,000 copies on its first day on the market, making it one of the largest single-day sales of the year in book publishing.

Although Michelle Obama is no longer our first lady, she will always be of great significance–especially in the Black community. Fans of Obama describe her as royal, authentic, intelligent, beautiful and just the all around the epitome of #blackgirlmagic.

Everyone is excited to get a glimpse into the Chicago native’s upbringing.

Check out what some of our Grio fam had to say about the memoir and share your thoughts on the memoir below.

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