Michelle Obama’s Grammy Win
Michelle Obama won her second Grammy Award on Sunday.
She won in the storytelling category for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording.
The award was specifically for her narration of her latest book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” which was published in November 2022.
About “The Light We Carry” Book
The book is a collection of Michelle Obama’s experiences as a political figure, mother, spouse, and woman in the world.
It offers insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power.
Described as half memoir and half self-help, it addresses coping mechanisms and lessons learned during the political unrest and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tough Competition:
Michelle Obama faced tough competition in the category, including notable figures such as Senator Bernie Sanders, Meryl Streep, William Shatner, and record producer Rick Rubin.
Previous Grammy Wins and Ties
Michelle Obama previously won a Grammy in 2020 for the audiobook of her first memoir, “Becoming.”
With this recent win, she now ties her Grammy count with her husband, former President Barack Obama, both having two awards in the spoken word category.
Grammy Awards Details
The 66th Grammy Awards aired live from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, Feb. 4, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.
Book’s Success
The Light We Carry” earned Michelle Obama a spot on the New York Times’ Bestseller list.
It also garnered her an Emmy nomination through a Netflix special with Oprah.
Origin of the Nonfiction Project
The book originated from the world’s ongoing political unrest and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Michelle Obama shares coping mechanisms and reflections on her life during the anxious years of 2020-2021.
Purpose of the Book:
Michelle Obama shared that the book serves as a guide for herself to pick herself up, stay visible, and stay armored up when facing challenges, especially in a world that may not necessarily see a tall Black woman.
Other Mentions in the Article:
The article also mentions other notable Grammy nominations, including SZA, Phoebe Bridgers, and Taylor Swift.
There’s a mention of Barack and Michelle Obama attending the 2023 US Open in New York City.