Michelle Obama is an American lawyer, author, and former First Lady of the United States. She was born on January 17, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois. As the wife of Barack Obama, the 44th President, she served as First Lady from 2009 to 2017. During her time in the White House, she focused on issues such as healthy eating, education, and military families. In addition to her role as First Lady, Michelle Obama is known for her bestselling memoir, Becoming, published in 2018. The book details her life experiences, from her childhood in Chicago to her time in the White House. She continues to be an influential public speaker and advocate for various social causes.