Many thanks to my partner @prhaudio for the #gifted audiobook.

 

“Each of us carries a bit of inner brightness, something entirely unique and individual, a flame that’s worth protecting.  When we are able to recognize our own light, we become empowered to use it.  When we learn to foster what’s unique in people around us, we become better able to build compassionate communities and make meaningful change.”

 

Reflective.  Uplifting.  Motivating.  

 

Sitting down with an old friend, someone you can be really candid with, to talk over the challenges of life, is one of life’s greatest treasures.  Listening to Obama’s newest book felt much the same.  

 

Self-help books can easily become preachy or pompous or boring.  But in quintessential Obama style, her warmth and transparency radiated through the stories she told, and it was obvious that the advice she earnestly shared was hard earned.  

 

I downloaded this book as soon as it became available last year and devoured it in no time.  

 

After so much turmoil in this hard season, Obama’s voice was encouraging and empowering.   

 

🎧 With Obama narrating, the audiobook is a total winner.  But this is also a book you might want to have on hand for easy reference.