From the former First Lady and author of the global bestseller Becoming comes an inspirational volume of personal insight and wisdom, aimed at illuminating the complexities of relationships, communities and identity for everyone.
Her life. Her learnings. Her toolkit to live boldly.
How do we build enduring and honest relationships? What tools do we use to address feelings of self-doubt? What do we do when it all starts to feel like too much?
In her bestselling follow-up to the worldwide phenomenon Becoming, Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and insightful reflections to help us consider the important questions that many of us wrestle with.
Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady, she explores how we find inner strength; create and deepen relationships with others; and better protect and strengthen ourselves. In doing so, she shares the tools, habits and principles that she has developed to successfully adapt to change, like “starting kind”, “going high”, and assembling a “kitchen table” of trusted friends and mentors.
With trademark humour, candour, and compassion, and a powerful blend of fresh stories and profound advice, The Light We Carry will inspire readers to identify their sources of gladness, connect meaningfully, and remain hopeful and balanced in a turbulent world.
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781405968607
Number of pages: 336
Weight: 269 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 21 mm
Honest, funny, wise and perceptive - The Times
The pragmatic hopefulness you find on every page of Obama's book is perhaps the best reason to go out and buy a copy - Observer
There is plenty of wisdom in this book to help the rest of us - Telegraph
Obama's gift for brilliant, evocative and honest writing is undeniable - i
Obama's road map for uncertain times resonates in ways that other self-help books do not - New York Times
The former First Lady's follow-up to Becoming is the soothing balm we all need right now - Grazia
Ideal for anyone looking to give the gift of wisdom - Woman & Home
Expect wisdom and insight from the former first lady as we continue to navigate uncertain times - Stylist
A powerful look at how to work though fear, and will inspire readers to take a step back to reflect and recharge - Waitrose Weekend
Michelle Obama’s authenticity and relatability make me want to just sit and listen to her talk about whatever she has on her mind.
There’s a purity that shines through in Michelle’s writing. It’s not naivety or...
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An avid reader of Michelle's column and not surprised at the amazing new book, "the light we carry". Becoming pushed me into the high of my destiny and this new book serves as a manual to guide me... More
Having read Michelle Obama's previous book ' Becoming ' I was very keen to enter into her world again and experience life through her eyes. I found this book to have a different approach and through her... More
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