Overcoming: A Workbook

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Summary

Based on Michelle Obama’s bestselling and critically acclaimed book THE LIGHT WE CARRY, OVERCOMING: A WORKBOOK is a beautiful and practical toolkit for navigating life’s challenges.

“Pay attention to how you’re feeling.
Notice what’s being signalled by both your body and your mind.
It’s okay to pace yourself, get a little rest, and speak of your struggles out loud.
It’s okay to prioritise your wellness, to make a habit of rest and repair."

Bringing former First Lady Michelle Obama’s timeless advice to readers in a fresh, interactive and instructional format, OVERCOMING: A WORKBOOK includes:

Creative activities
Reflective writing prompts
Habit tracking tools

And more to provide the ultimate guide to unlocking your small power, sharing your whole self, showing up in relationships, and of course, “going high”.

With her signature candour and warmth, Michelle Obama draws on her experiences to offer readers the tools and principles she has leaned on to overcome difficulties in all areas of life.

About the author

Michelle Obama

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.

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