MixedWashington PostAlthough reaffirming, the advice isn’t groundbreaking. What makes the book special is that it builds on parts of Becoming, and Obama serves as mentor and guide, using pivotal moments in her life to demonstrate when she had to rely on boldness, pluck and grit ... The book’s more surprising and dynamic passages unfold on the political front ... Anyone who has read Becoming or any number of books in the memoir/self-help sphere will recognize the insights.
