This book most certainly lives up to the hype. Michelle Obama is a thoughtful woman with integrity, conviction, and hope. I so enjoyed reading her story and was left even more in awe of her resiliency and poise than before.

Full of sincerity, imagination, and hope. Kendall Vanderslice treats each story with reverence and respect. I loved learning about every church she visited and being inspired by the commitment to worshipping like Jesus. My books-to-read list also grew exponentially thanks to all the scholars she cited!

A provocative, important read. Giridharadas covers the ways that market-friendly solutions to changing the world are often more about preserving the status quo than affecting true change. Scathing (I’d argue — and I see the irony here — at times too scathing) but honest, full of very interesting interviews and anecdotes. A convincing argument against our reliance on private sector solutions to social woes. Parts were better than others, and at times Giridharadas veers too far, in my opinion, into derision, but overall the book was challenging and worth reading.

Sweet and memorable. I loved learning about El Camino and the characters were so human. Somewhat predictable, but not in a way that detracts from the story. Would recommend.