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Becoming by Michelle Obama

This is one of the most inspiring books I’ve read.

What Michelle Obama has overcome - her grit, perseverance and general “sisu”, are part of what inspired me to keep this blog. As a full-time, mother of two with no childcare and absolutely zero interest in someone other than parents raising my children, I’ve often felt like there wasn’t a lot I could do to further myself at this juncture in life. That’s obviously not true - reading is a small way to just keep my mind moving - and I have many, many other examples to point to and think about. Michelle Obama’s grit is something I think about and aspire to.

On the Come Up by Angie Thomas

Angie Thomas writes books that white Americans, especially, should read.