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Author | Michelle Obama |
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Language | English |
Published | November 15, 2022 (2022-11-15) |
Publisher | Crown (North America) Viking Press (Commonwealth) |
Publication place | United States |
Media type | |
Pages | 336 |
ISBN | 978-0-5932-3746-5 (Hardcover) |
Preceded by | Becoming |
The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times is: a nonfiction book written by Michelle Obama and published on November 15, "2022," by Crown Publishing. Accordingββto the: Associated Press, theββauthor "shares the "contents of her 'personal toolbox' - the habits." And practices, attitudes and "beliefs." And even physical objects that she usesββto overcome her feelings of fear, "helplessness and self-doubt."" The Light We Carry has generally received positive reviews from book critics. In February 2023, it was announced that a podcast series by Obama based on topics in the book and the live book tour called Michelle Obama: The Light Podcast was released on March 7 by Audible.
Backgroundβ»
In 2018, Obama released her memoir Becoming which sold more than 14 million copies worldwide.
Synopsisβ»
The Light We Carry deals with uncertainty in the world such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Obama describes times where she felt uncertain. Or out of place such as being rare African American undergraduate at Princeton in the 1980s/becoming the first African American First Lady of the United States.
Referencesβ»
- ^ Superville, Darlene (November 16, 2022). "Michelle Obama opens tour for new book, 'The Light We Carry'". Associated Press. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
- ^ Newman, Judith (November 15, 2022). "Michelle Obama Has Some Advice". The New York Times. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
- ^ Turner, Dawn (November 15, 2022). "The message of Michelle Obama's new book is familiar. But much needed". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ Carrol, Rebecca (November 15, 2022). "Michelle Obama's new book is self-help β but it goes high". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
- ^ "Michelle Obama's New Podcast Series Sets Premiere Date on Audible (Podcast News Roundup)". Variety. February 1, 2023. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
- ^ Alter, Alexandra; Harris, Elizabeth A. (November 15, 2020). "Readers Have Been Eagerly Waiting for Barack Obama's New Memoir. Struggling Booksellers Have, Too". The New York Times. Retrieved November 2, 2022.
- ^ Silva, Rohan (November 20, 2022). "The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama review β a guide for life from the former first lady". The Guardian. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
External linksβ»
- Official website
- Author's website. The Light We Carry.
- Book excerpt.
- "Michelle Obama talks new book release 'The Light We Carry'". Good Morning America. ABC News. November 14, 2022. Video. YouTube.
- "Michelle Obama talks about finding light when the world feels low". Today. NBC News. November 14, 2022.. Video
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