Becoming, By Michelle Obama

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012018111920181120 (R4)In her new memoir Michelle Obama chronicles the life experiences that have shaped her; abridged for radio by Katrin Williams.

We first join her on the way to Princeton, driven there by her father, with boyfriend David as company too. A whole new world will be opening up, from the South Side in Chicago to these hallowed halls of learning..

Reader Michelle Obama.

Producer Duncan Minshull

(Photo credit: Courtesy of the Obama-Robinson Archive)

Michelle Obama reads from her new memoir. First, from Chicago's South Side to Princeton

Michelle Obama reads from her compelling memoir, inviting listeners into her world.

In her new memoir Michelle Obama chronicles the life experiences that have shaped her; abridged for radio by Katrin Williams.

We first join her on the way to Princeton, driven there by her father, with boyfriend David as company too. A whole new world will be opening up, from the South Side in Chicago to these hallowed halls of learning..

Reader Michelle Obama.

Producer Duncan Minshull

(Photo credit: Courtesy of the Obama-Robinson Archive)

Michelle Obama reads from her new memoir. First, from Chicago's South Side to Princeton

Michelle Obama reads from her compelling memoir, inviting listeners into her world.

022018112020181121 (R4)In her new memoir Michelle Obama chronicles the experiences that have shaped her life.

From Chicago's South Side, to a sparkling education, to her time as a qualified young lawyer. One day at the firm, she is asked to mentor a young trainee called Barack Obama.

Read by Michelle Obama

Producer Duncan Minshull

(Photo credit: Courtesy of the Obama-Robinson Archive)

Michelle Obama reads from her new memoir. This time she meets a certain young law trainee

Michelle Obama reads from her compelling memoir, inviting listeners into her world.

In her new memoir Michelle Obama chronicles the experiences that have shaped her life.

From Chicago's South Side, to a sparkling education, to her time as a qualified young lawyer. One day at the firm, she is asked to mentor a young trainee called Barack Obama.

Read by Michelle Obama

Producer Duncan Minshull

(Photo credit: Courtesy of the Obama-Robinson Archive)

Michelle Obama reads from her new memoir. This time she meets a certain young law trainee

Michelle Obama reads from her compelling memoir, inviting listeners into her world.

032018112120181122 (R4)In her new memoir Michelle Obama chronicles the life experiences that have shaped her.

Her relationship with Barack deepens. There is a trip to Honolulu to be enjoyed, where she will meet his family, and after that a snapshot of a memorable wedding day.

Reader Michelle Obama

Producer Duncan Minshull

(Photo credit: Courtesy of the Obama-Robinson Archive)

Michelle Obama reads from her new memoir. This time Honolulu, a marriage and politics.

Michelle Obama reads from her compelling memoir, inviting listeners into her world.

In her new memoir Michelle Obama chronicles the life experiences that have shaped her.

Her relationship with Barack deepens. There is a trip to Honolulu to be enjoyed, where she will meet his family, and after that a snapshot of a memorable wedding day.

Reader Michelle Obama

Producer Duncan Minshull

(Photo credit: Courtesy of the Obama-Robinson Archive)

Michelle Obama reads from her new memoir. This time Honolulu, a marriage and politics.

Michelle Obama reads from her compelling memoir, inviting listeners into her world.

042018112220181123 (R4)In her new memoir Michelle Obama chronicles the life experiences that have shaped her.

"Must've been a good speech" jokes the author to her husband, again and again, as the family hits the campaign trail. Snapshots of various successes. From Senator to running as President and the triumphant aftermath..

Reader Michelle Obama

Producer Duncan Minshull

(Photo credit: Copyright Callie Sell/Aurora Photos)

Michelle Obama reads from her eagerly awaited memoir.

Michelle Obama reads from her compelling memoir, inviting listeners into her world.

In her new memoir Michelle Obama chronicles the life experiences that have shaped her.

"Must've been a good speech" jokes the author to her husband, again and again, as the family hits the campaign trail. Snapshots of various successes. From Senator to running as President and the triumphant aftermath..

Reader Michelle Obama

Producer Duncan Minshull

(Photo credit: Copyright Callie Sell/Aurora Photos)

Michelle Obama reads from her eagerly awaited memoir.

Michelle Obama reads from her compelling memoir, inviting listeners into her world.

052018112320181124 (R4)In her new memoir Michelle Obama chronicles the life experiences that have shaped her.

Barack, Malia, Sasha and the author have moved to the White House. So.. dealing with the formalities, the security set-up, and how will the two daughters cope? Then after two months there is an eventful summit meeting in London and an audience with the Queen.

Reader Michelle Obama

Producer Duncan Minshull

(Photo credit: Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

Michelle Obama reads from her new memoir. Early days at the White House and then to the UK

Michelle Obama reads from her compelling memoir, inviting listeners into her world.

In her new memoir Michelle Obama chronicles the life experiences that have shaped her.

Barack, Malia, Sasha and the author have moved to the White House. So.. dealing with the formalities, the security set-up, and how will the two daughters cope? Then after two months there is an eventful summit meeting in London and an audience with the Queen.

Reader Michelle Obama

Producer Duncan Minshull

(Photo credit: Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

Michelle Obama reads from her new memoir. Early days at the White House and then to the UK

Michelle Obama reads from her compelling memoir, inviting listeners into her world.