Michelle Obama is an American attorney and author who was the First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. Wikipedia
10 Books Recommended by Michelle Obama
1. Educated
“An engrossing read, a fresh perspective on the power of an education, and it’s also a testament to the way grit and resilience can shape our lives.” – Michelle Obama (Source)
Educated is a memoir by Tara Westover. It was first published in 2018.
2. Life of Pi
“I reread Life of Pi with the girls, too.” – Michelle Obama (Source)
Life of Pi is a 2001 novel by Yann Martel.
3. An American Marriage
“One of the books on Michelle Obama’s nightstand.” (Source)
An American Marriage is a 2018 novel by Tayari Jones.
4. The Grapes of Wrath
“I reread The Grapes of Wrath with the girls, too.” – Michelle Obama (Source)
The Grapes of Wrath is a 1939 novel by John Steinbeck.
5. Commonwealth
“One of the books on Michelle Obama’s nightstand.” (Source)
Commonwealth is a 2016 novel by Ann Patchett.
6. The Snowy Day
“About a boy who happened to be black and who happened to live in the city. He’s a kid just being a kid, and that’s enough.” – Michelle Obama (Source)
The Snowy Day is a 1962 book by Ezra Jack Keats.
7. Exit West
“One of the books on Michelle Obama’s nightstand.” (Source)
Exit West is a 2017 novel by Mohsin Hamid.
8. Song of Solomon
“I’ve now read Song of Solomon three times.” – Michelle Obama (Source)
Song of Solomon is a 1977 novel by Toni Morrison.
9. White Teeth
“I love the way the story weaves together so many complex and powerful forces that affect our lives and our relationships.” – Michelle Obama (Source)
White Teeth is a novel by Zadie Smith. It was first published in the year 2000.
10. Conversations with Myself
“I like to flip through it from time to time because it always seems to give me an extra boost when I need it.” – Michelle Obama (Source)
Conversations With Myself is a 2010 book by Nelson Mandela.
Books Written by Michelle Obama
1. Becoming
Recommended by Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Selene Gomez
Becoming is the memoir of Michelle Obama. It was first published in 2018.
2. American Grown
American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America is a 2012 book by Michelle Obama.
