{"product_id":"the-mother-of-black-hollywood-a-memoir-isbn-9780062410412","title":"The Mother of Black Hollywood: A Memoir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNational Book Club Conference ‘Book of the Year’ Award Winner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom her more than three hundred appearances for film and television, stage and cabaret, performing comedy or drama, as an unforgettable lead or a scene stealing supporting character, Jenifer Lewis has established herself as one of the most respected, admired, talented, and versatile entertainers working today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis “Mega Diva” and costar of the hit sitcom black-ish bares her soul in this touching and poignant—and at times side-splittingly hilarious—memoir of a Midwestern girl with a dream, whose journey took her from poverty to the big screen, and along the way earned her many accolades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith candor and warmth, Jenifer Lewis reveals the heart of a woman who lives life to the fullest. This multitalented “force of nature” landed her first Broadway role within eleven days of her graduation from college and later earned the title “Reigning Queen of High-Camp Cabaret.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the audaciously honest voice that her fans adore, Jenifer describes her transition to Hollywood, with guest roles on hits like \u003cem\u003eThe Fresh Prince of Bel-Air\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFriends\u003c\/em\u003e. Her movie \u003cem\u003eJackie’s Back!\u003c\/em\u003e became a cult favorite, and as the “Mama” to characters portrayed by Whitney Houston, Tupac Shakur, Taraji P. Henson, and many more, Jenifer cemented her status as the “Mother of Black Hollywood.”          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen an undiagnosed mental illness stymies Jenifer’s career, culminating in a breakdown while filming \u003cem\u003eThe Temptations\u003c\/em\u003e, her quest for wholeness becomes a harrowing and inspiring tale, including revelations of bipolar disorder and sex addiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with no-holds-barred honesty and illustrated with more than forty color photographs, 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.”\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eIn the audaciously honest voice that her fans adore, the “Mega Diva” bares her soul in this poignant—and at times hilarious—memoir. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerforming hundreds of film and television roles as the “Mama” to characters portrayed by stars like Whitney Houston, Tupac Shakur, and Taraji P. Henson cemented Jenifer Lewis’s status as “the Mother of Black Hollywood.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she experiences an emotional breakdown while filming \u003cem\u003eThe Temptations\u003c\/em\u003e, her quest for wholeness becomes a harrowing yet inspiring tale that includes revelations of bipolar disorder. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.” \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“This outstanding, no-holds-barred memoir is captivating, thoughtful, disarmingly frank and unforgettable. The book, like its author, is a treasure.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Her memoir is frank, funny, and uplifting, capturing the singer’s authentic voice, her humor, and her profound and bold capacity for resilience.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Lewis’ years of journaling and knack for recall make for a rowdy, funny, and emotional exploration of her ascendance as a Hollywood matriarch.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The Mother of Black Hollywood\u003c\/em\u003e is a heartbreaking, honest reflection on the actress, comedian, singer, and activist’s life told in the raucous, irreverent voice fans have come to love. Taking the readers from her humble beginnings in Kinloch, Missouri, Lewis gives us a front row seat to the trials, tribulations, and successes she has encountered. Known for her countless roles in Hollywood, including most recently in the sit-com \u003cem\u003eBlack-ish\u003c\/em\u003e, this book is one you can’t put down, and it will inspire and make you laugh out loud on many occasions.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNBCBLK, “Fall Reading List”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The co-star of the hit sitcom “Black-ish” tells her story with refreshing honesty, tracing her journey from poor Midwestern girl to one of the most versatile entertainers working today, racking up more than 300 appearances for film, television and stage. Funny and candid.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An insightful memoir of Lewis’s road to success and eventual path to self-healing, told with honesty and hubris that will appeal to her wide fan base.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jenifer Lewis is a natural comedienne in the spirit of Lucille Ball. Inventive, smart, and all her bones are ‘funny bones.’ You know the workday will be all fun and spirit when Jenifer is on set—the hardest part is to keep from laughing. And now she has written it all down for everyone to enjoy. Congratulations, Mother Jenifer. I love you!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTaraji P. Henson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Mother of Black Hollywood\u003c\/em\u003e is inspiring, funny, and boldly transparent. It takes a beyond brave person to write such a memoir. 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