Becoming by Michelle Obama review – race, marriage and the ugly side of politics

This revealing memoir offers new insights into her upbringing on the south side of Chicago and the highs and lows of life with Barack ObamaBefore I tell you how much I love Michelle Obama, let me tell you what I have against her. The former first lady is a woman capable of muddying your stance on things you stood firmly against. First on the list is the very concept of a first lady. Just think about this. For feminists, or anyone frankly with a 21st-century grasp of gender equality, it is a high