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In an inspiring follow-up to her critically acclaimed, #1 bestselling memoir Becoming, former First Lady Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and powerful strategies for staying hopeful and balanced in todays highly uncertain world.There may be no tidy solutions or pithy answers to lifes big challenges, but Michelle Obama believes that we can all locate and lean on a set of tools to help us better navigate change and remain steady within flux. In The Light We Carry, she opens a frank and honest dialogue with listeners, considering the questions many of us wrestle with: How do we build enduring and honest relationships? How can we discover strength and community inside our differences? What tools do we use to address feelings of self-doubt or helplessness? What do we do when it all starts to feel like too much?Michelle Obama offers listeners a series of fresh stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power, including her belief that when we light up for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress. Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady, she shares the habits and principles she has developed to successfully adapt to change and overcome various obstacles—the earned wisdom that helps her continue to “become.” She details her most valuable practices, like “starting kind,” “going high,” and assembling a “kitchen table” of trusted friends and mentors. With trademark humor, candor, and compassion, she also explores issues connected to race, gender, and visibility, encouraging listeners to work through fear, find strength in community, and live with boldness.“When we are able to recognize our own light, we become empowered to use it,” writes Michelle Obama. A rewarding blend of powerful stories and profound advice that will ignite conversation, The Light We Carry inspires listeners to examine their own lives, identify their sources of gladness, and connect meaningfully in a turbulent world.

In her highly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling memoir, Becoming, Michelle Obama invites readers on a journey of self-discovery and resilience. The Light We Carry is a collection of deeply personal reflections and practical wisdom, drawing on her experiences as a First Lady, a working mother, and a woman of color.

With candor and grace, Michelle Obama opens up about the challenges she faced during her time in the White House, from the constant scrutiny of the public eye to the weight of representing an entire nation. She offers candid advice on how to navigate difficult times with grace and strength, and she reminds us that even in the darkest of times, we can find hope and inspiration.

The Light We Carry is a powerful reminder that we are all capable of overcoming adversity and finding light in even the darkest of times. Michelle Obama's wisdom and compassion shine through on every page, and her message of hope and resilience will resonate with readers long after they finish the book.

In addition to the personal stories and insights, The Light We Carry includes practical tools and strategies for coping with uncertainty and overcoming challenges. Michelle Obama shares her own strategies for staying grounded and finding balance in her life, and she offers advice on how to build resilience, cultivate meaningful relationships, and make a positive impact on the world.

The Light We Carry is an essential read for anyone looking for guidance and inspiration in these uncertain times. Michelle Obama's wisdom, compassion, and humor will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds, and her message of hope will leave you feeling uplifted and empowered.