In the book "Becoming," Michelle Obama reflects on the challenges faced by American lawyers, particularly focusing on the experiences of women in the profession. She cites a New York Times article highlighting issues such as fatigue, stress, and a general sense of unhappiness prevalent among lawyers, which she finds concerning.
Obama expresses her feelings of sadness upon reading about these struggles, documenting her reaction in her journal. This observation illustrates the broader themes of well-being and the pressures that professionals, especially women, encounter in their careers.