The light within us

The inspiring follow-up to the worldwide bestseller "Becoming": Former First Lady Michelle Obama shares her knowledge and powerful strategies for hope and balance in uncertain times.

There may be no easy solutions to the significant challenges we face throughout life. However, Michelle Obama believes that with some practical tools, we can navigate even the greatest changes in life with confidence. In "The Light Within Us," she engages in conversation with her readers and addresses the questions that most of us struggle with regularly: How can we build stable and sincere relationships? How can we find strength and common ground even in conflicts? What tools do we have to express self-doubt and helplessness? What can we do when everything suddenly becomes overwhelming? Uplifting stories and inspiring thoughts reveal how Michelle Obama thinks about change and challenges, and about what is within our control. She firmly believes that we can illuminate the richness and potential of our world when we shine from within and share our light with others. This way, we can uncover deeper truths and discover new paths for ourselves. In her roles as a mother, daughter, wife, friend, and First Lady, she shares the fundamental beliefs and principles that have helped her overcome even the toughest obstacles in life and continue to grow. She explains valuable practices such as kindness, courage to be great, and gathering friends and mentors around her kitchen table. With her distinctive humor, sincerity, and compassion, she explores themes such as origin, gender, and visibility, encouraging her readers to conquer fear, find strength in community, and lead a courageous life.