It’s fitting to end 2018 with the best selling book of the year, Becoming by Michelle Obama. The book is broken up into three parts, the first about her childhood and teenage years through college. This is the part I took the most issue with, as I feel like so much was left out. The reader never got a real view into teenage stumbles or anything that would be considered remotely controversial. Much is made about this book being honest, but it seems like much was glossed over and I felt very disappointed.

That being said, the next two sections about her marriage to President Obama and her time as first lady were fascinating. Although not nearly as candid as I had hoped it would be, overall it is an inspiring book by one of the decades most inspiring women. A recommended read.