The Mother of Black Hollywood, Jenifer Lewis
The Mother of Black Hollywood, Jenifer Lewis
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The Mother of Black Hollywood
A Memoir

Author: Jenifer Lewis

Narrator: Jenifer Lewis

Unabridged: 10 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 11/14/2017


Synopsis

AudioFile Magazine Earphones Award WinnerThe ""Mega Diva"" and legendary star of Black-ish looks back on her memorable journey to fame and the unforgettable life lessons she learned along the way.Jenifer Lewis keeps it real in this provocative and touching memoir by a mid-western girl with a dream whose journey from poverty to Hollywood will move, shock, and inspire listeners.Told in the audacious voice her fans adore, Jenifer describes a road to fame made treacherous by dysfunction and undiagnosed mental illness, including a sex addiction. Yet, supported by loving friends and strengthened by ""inner soldiers,"" Jenifer never stopped entertaining and creating.We watch as Jenifer develops icon status stemming from a series of legendary screen roles as the sassy, yet loveable, mama or auntie. And we watch as her emotional disturbances, culminating in a breakdown while filming The Temptations movie, launch her on a continuing search for answers, love, and healing.Written with no-holds-barred honesty, this gripping memoir is filled with insights gained through a unique life that offers a universal message: ""Love yourself so that love will not be a stranger when it comes.""From her first taste of applause at five years old to landing on Broadway within eleven days of graduation and ultimately achieving success in movies, television and global concert halls, Jenifer reveals her outrageous life story with lots of humor, a few regrets and most importantly, unbridled joy. Candid, warm and wonderfully inspiring, The Mother of Black Hollywood intimately reveals the heart of a woman who lives life to the fullest.

About Jenifer Lewis

Jenifer Lewis (deemed a “national treasure” by TV Guide.com) has appeared in more than three hundred television and film roles. She currently stars on the hit ABC show black-ish. She lives in Los Angeles with her bichon frise, Butters Lewis, and has a drag queen named Shangela living in her basement.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sakeenah on December 12, 2017

Do not read this book!! Listen to the audiobook!!! You will do yourself a disservice by not hearing her words from her own mouth. I loved this book. She was of course real and raw but she brought it full circle and I could tell it was a genuine labor of love, to help people and not a Broadway/Hollyw......more

Goodreads review by Orsayor on November 21, 2017

This book defines what a Memoir should be. No candy coated life stories here! I laughed I cried I sighed Then I laughed some more Then I cried again But most of all... I feel rejuvenated. (In these streets) @jeniferlewisforreal #themotherofblackhollywood #jeniferlewis #Legend #Icon......more

Goodreads review by myo on November 15, 2023

great discussion on blackness, mental health and sexuality…also just simply funny as fuck......more

Goodreads review by Monique on December 07, 2017

This book started with so much promise. Jenifer Lewis was funny and honest. I enjoyed her antics but then the book took a turn when she started listing all of the people she knew who had died from AIDS. I was listening to the audio version so it sucked all the air out of my car. I had my brother in......more

Goodreads review by Michael on December 04, 2017

It is no secret that I love Jenifer Lewis, she is talented and iconic. Notable films include The Preacher's Wife,Nora's Hair Salon and other syndicated television shows. Not only is she hilarious but I love how blunt she is about life, that is rare with celebrities. Prior to reading this, my expecta......more