The Light We Carry

I have admired and respected Michelle Obama for most of her husband’s political career. She managed the delicate balance of motherhood, career, supportive wife, and political wife with such grace and elegance as the first African-American First Lady of the United States of America.

So when she wrote this book, I was happy to dive in to find out how life had been post-presidency. And I was not disappointed to know that the same grace and elegance that I saw the 8 years in the White House continues to inspire and uplift other people. One of those people is a… show more.

I loved The Light We Carry because it delivers an honest and positive message during times that are rough for the United States.

I had read Michelle Obama’s first book – Becoming – and loved it as it inspired me to be a better person, to work harder on myself, and to give to the world. The Light We Carry also inspired me to look inward, to reassess my life, and to hold close to those experiences and people who I love.

I’m a professor, so I typically read non–fiction–heavy books about race and equity. Obama’s book was a welcome… show more.

I've always held immense admiration for Michelle Obama's honesty, empathy, and resilience—all of which are vibrantly evident in her latest work.

She delves into the ubiquitous yet unsettling realm of uncertainty, offering her own experiences and the tactics she's employed during times of change. I particularly resonated with her chapter on avoidance and how avoidance is the true enemy keeping us stuck, which is the core premise of my own book.

Obama's candid narrative inspired me to reveal my personal journey in my book and might just be the catalyst you need to surmount the upcoming hurdles in your life.