Michelle Obama to Release a New Memoir: The Light We Carry
Michelle Obama Is Releasing a Memoir in Response to the World's Uncertainties
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Michelle Obama is releasing her second memoir. On July 21, the former first lady announced that her new book, titled "The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times," will arrive on Nov. 15. In a short video announcement posted to her Instagram on Thursday, Obama shared the memoir was a result of channelling her frustrations from the past few years into something positive.
A lot has happened since she published "Becoming" in 2018, she said, listing the global pandemic, the Jan. 6 insurrection, and a rise in hate and bigotry as examples. As these events often left Obama feeling vulnerable, and at times afraid, she describes the upcoming book as a "toolbox" that kept her centreed and feeling less alone. "This book is a collection of stories and practices that have helped me sort through all the challenges and questions that keep us up at night: How do I know I'm good enough? How do I bring my whole self to the table? How can I overcome my fears?," she wrote in the caption.
"Becoming" became the bestselling memoir in history, selling over 17 million copies worldwide and even earning a Grammy for its audio version. In addition to the acclaimed work, Obama is also the author of a young readers' version of "Becoming," as well as "American Grown," which tells the story of the White House Kitchen Garden. Considering the impact of her first memoir, we can expect "The Light We Carry" to be just as powerful and inspiring. Preorder the book here, and watch her full announcement ahead.
