The Light We Carry
Overcoming In Uncertain Times
Published on 16. April 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-1-4059-6860-7 (ISBN)
Description
THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Her life. Her learnings. Her toolkit to live boldly.
How do we build enduring and honest relationships?
What tools do we use to address feelings of self-doubt?
What do we do when it all starts to feel like too much?
In her bestselling follow-up to the worldwide phenomenon Becoming, Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and insightful reflections to help us consider the important questions that many of us wrestle with.
Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady, she explores how we find inner strength; create and deepen relationships with others; and better protect and strengthen ourselves. In doing so, she shares the tools, habits and principles that she has developed to successfully adapt to change, like "starting kind", "going high", and assembling a "kitchen table" of trusted friends and mentors.
With trademark humour, candour, and compassion, and a powerful blend of fresh stories and profound advice, The Light We Carry will inspire readers to identify their sources of gladness, connect meaningfully, and remain hopeful and balanced in a turbulent world.
Praise for The Light We Carry:
'Honest, funny, wise and perceptive' The Times
'Obama is so disarmingly honest . . . You can't argue with the hard-fought wisdom of such an accomplished woman' Guardian
'The soothing balm we all need' Grazia
'Deeply personal and hugely inspirational' O Quarterly
THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Her life. Her learnings. Her toolkit to live boldly.
How do we build enduring and honest relationships?
What tools do we use to address feelings of self-doubt?
What do we do when it all starts to feel like too much?
In her bestselling follow-up to the worldwide phenomenon Becoming, Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and insightful reflections to help us consider the important questions that many of us wrestle with.
Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, spouse, friend, and First Lady, she explores how we find inner strength; create and deepen relationships with others; and better protect and strengthen ourselves. In doing so, she shares the tools, habits and principles that she has developed to successfully adapt to change, like "starting kind", "going high", and assembling a "kitchen table" of trusted friends and mentors.
With trademark humour, candour, and compassion, and a powerful blend of fresh stories and profound advice, The Light We Carry will inspire readers to identify their sources of gladness, connect meaningfully, and remain hopeful and balanced in a turbulent world.
Praise for The Light We Carry:
'Honest, funny, wise and perceptive' The Times
'Obama is so disarmingly honest . . . You can't argue with the hard-fought wisdom of such an accomplished woman' Guardian
'The soothing balm we all need' Grazia
'Deeply personal and hugely inspirational' O Quarterly
Reviews / Votes
Honest, funny, wise and perceptive * The Times * The pragmatic hopefulness you find on every page of Obama's book is perhaps the best reason to go out and buy a copy * Observer * There is plenty of wisdom in this book to help the rest of us * Telegraph * Obama's gift for brilliant, evocative and honest writing is undeniable * i * Obama's road map for uncertain times resonates in ways that other self-help books do not * New York Times * The former First Lady's follow-up to Becoming is the soothing balm we all need right now * Grazia * Ideal for anyone looking to give the gift of wisdom * Woman & Home * Expect wisdom and insight from the former first lady as we continue to navigate uncertain times * Stylist * A powerful look at how to work though fear, and will inspire readers to take a step back to reflect and recharge * Waitrose Weekend *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
272 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4059-6860-7 (9781405968607)
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Additional editions
E-Book
11/2022
Penguin Books Ltd
€14.99
Available for download
Person
Michelle Obama served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Mrs. Obama started her career as an attorney at the Chicago law firm Sidley & Austin, where she met her future husband, Barack Obama. She later worked in the Chicago mayor's office, at the University of Chicago, and at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Mrs. Obama also founded the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an organization that prepares young people for careers in public service. She is the author of the #1 global bestseller Becoming and the #1 national bestseller American Grown. The Obamas currently live in Washington, D.C., and have two daughters, Malia and Sasha.