Michelle Obama Announces Her "Deeply Personal" Memoir Titled "Becoming"

February 27, 2018

Barack and Michelle Obama are still very much in the news, though their time in office is over. This time, it is for their memoirs. The former First Couple is writing separate books but selling the rights jointly. And insiders say that the joint deal has passed a record $60m.

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Their memoirs are said to be the most anticipated books of 2018. Several publishers were mentioned to be participating in the bidding war. The list included Penguin Random House, which published Mr. Obama’s three previous books. HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster also make the list.

“Becoming”

A representative of the former First Lady has officially announced that the memoir is called “Becoming”. According to the rep, the memoir presents an 'unusually intimate' peek into the life and times of Michelle Obama.

Writing BECOMING has been a deeply personal experience. I talk about my roots and how a girl from the South Side found her voice. I hope my journey inspires readers to find the courage to become whoever they aspire to be. I can't wait to share my story. https://t.co/d7DxEG85NK

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) February 25, 2018

Penguin Random House eventually won the bid for publishing rights, and the book is scheduled for release on November 13. In addition, the memoir will be translated into 24 languages and launched all over the world simultaneously.

Writing BECOMING has been a deeply personal experience. It has allowed me, for the very first time, the space to honestly reflect on the unexpected trajectory of my life. In this book, I talk about my roots and how a little girl from the South Side of Chicago found her voice and developed the strength to use it to empower others. I hope my journey inspires readers to find the courage to become whoever they aspire to be. I can't wait to share my story. Please visit the website in my bio for more information.

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Bestseller in the making

Markus Dohle, CEO of Penguin Random House, said:

Becoming is an unusually intimate reckoning from a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations—and whose story inspires us to do the same.

Excited to see how many chapters are about me. @MichelleObama https://t.co/wy45qmavGb

— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) February 25, 2018

The Washington Post states that every memoir published by every First Lady since the start of the 20^th century has made it on the bestselling list. In the same vein, Becoming is expected to do just the same and possibly break a few records.

Barack Obama’s memoir still in the works

No official date has been announced for the release of Barack Obama’s memoir. He is reported to have kept a journal while in the White House. And it is believed that this may provide a substantial amount of material for his book.

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Readers are waiting for announcements about the book and launching of pre-orders. Barack Obama is expected to get an advance of about $20m for his book.