Believing in Magic, Cookie Johnson
Believing in Magic, Cookie Johnson
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Believing in Magic
My Story of Love, Overcoming Adversity, and Keeping the Faith

Author: Cookie Johnson, Denene Millner

Narrator: Robin Miles

Unabridged: 7 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/20/2016

Synopsis

In her new memoir, Cookie Johnson, wife of NBA legend Earvin “Magic” Johnson, shares details of her marriage, motherhood, faith, and how an HIV diagnosis twenty-five years ago changed the course of their lives forever.On November 7, 1991, basketball icon Earvin “Magic” Johnson stunned the world with the news that he was HIV-positive. For the millions who watched, his announcement became a pivotal moment not only for the nation, but his family and wife. Twenty-five years later, Cookie Johnson shares her story and the emotional journey that started on that day—from life as a pregnant and joyous newlywed to one filled with the fear that her husband would die, she and her baby would be infected with the virus, and their family would be shunned. Believing in Magic is the story of her marriage to Earvin nearly four decades of loving each other, losing their way, and eventually finding a path they never imagined.November 7, 2016 will mark a quarter-century since the announcement and Cookie’s survival and triumph as a wife, mother, and God-fearing woman.Cookie has never shared her full account of the reasons that she stayed and her life with Earvin “Magic” Johnson. Believing in Magic is her story.

About Cookie Johnson

Cookie Johnson is a devoted philanthropist and, as Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Magic Johnson Foundation, a passionate spokesperson whose focus is on addressing the health, social, and educational needs of underserved communities. She joins her husband, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, in the fight against HIV/AIDS by spreading the word on ways to help reduce new HIV infections in underserved communities, educating minority women about the disease, and providing helpful tools for prevention and testing. The Michigan State University graduate lives with her husband in California; she is the mother to their three children, André, Earvin Johnson III (EJ), and Elisa. She is the author of Believing in Magic.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Licha on November 27, 2016

This book had me angry from the very start. I was so disgusted by Magic Johnson. What a jerk. I don’t necessarily think Cookie intended for him to come across as such. It’s evident this woman loves Magic. It practically oozes off the pages when she describes the doggish behavior he has demonstrated......more

Goodreads review by Deedee on January 01, 2017

A heart wrenching story of faith and love. I got a newfound respect for this lady.......more

Goodreads review by Sandy on October 23, 2016

This is the saddest "inspirational" book I have ever read! It is also a horrible example of what God wants for His children. Sadly, Ms. Johnson is under the impression that God wanted her to grovel for the attention of a womanizer, adult-er, skeeming, self absorbed man. Ms. Johnson attempted to writ......more

Goodreads review by Jay on June 13, 2024

Really enjoyed this! Informative and gave a solid POV! Through dealing with her husband's diagnosis, navigating adoption and her feelings around the situation...Cookie is STRONG. She's also a woman who is quite sure of herself. I enjoyed this!......more

Goodreads review by Renee on September 05, 2018

I so wanted to enjoy this book and was actually excited to get it in my hands but once I started it, I couldn’t decide if it was more about Magic or Cookie. The idea of Cookie telling her story appealed to me or many levels as she’s rarely talked about herself but once I got further along the book I......more

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