{"product_id":"worthy-isbn-9780063320697","title":"Worthy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**The \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e Bestseller**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Instant \u003cem\u003eNew York Times Bestseller\u003c\/em\u003e with exclusive new content from Jada reflecting on the successful, complicated, and often surprising reactions and conversations to the book, the publishing process, and the experience of writing your truth in a reactionary world.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJada Pinkett Smith was living what many would view as a fairy-tale of Hollywood success. But appearances can be deceiving, and as she felt more and more separated from her sense of self, emotional turmoil took hold. Sparing no detail, \u003cem\u003eWorthy\u003c\/em\u003e chronicles her life—from a rebellious youth running the Baltimore streets as an observer and participant in the drug trade, to the deep bond she shared with Tupac Shakur from the moment they met, to her move to Los Angeles and the successful career she built on her own terms, to becoming the wife of superstar Will Smith and mother to Jaden, Willow and bonus-mom to Trey. A rollercoaster from the depths of suicidal depression to the heights of self-acceptance and spiritual healing, \u003cem\u003eWorthy\u003c\/em\u003e is a woman’s journey to finding herself again. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a media driven landscape that crafts narratives for our celebrities, Smith shares herself in an intimate conversation with readers. She answers questions about her difficult childhood, her marriage, her parenting style, her career choices, and the intense scrutiny that followed “the slap.” An impactful and rare memoir that engages and educates, \u003cem\u003eWorthy\u003c\/em\u003e shows why adhering to the status quo has never been the plan for Jada Pinkett Smith and why labels and stories crafted by others strip women of their authenticity. \u003cem\u003eWorthy\u003c\/em\u003e teaches us who Jada is, and how to embrace our most lovable qualities. Complete with thought-provoking writing prompts and meditations on how to discover who we really are and nourish our self-worth.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eWorthy\u003c\/em\u003e documents an eventful life... Threads of loyalty, protection, and safety wind their way throughout the memoir, and Pinkett Smith implores readers to learn from her hard-fought lessons.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"From the drug-riddled streets of Baltimore to becoming an A-list superstar and one of Hollywood's top power couples with Will Smith, the actress and activist candidly unveils her life. From the depths of suicidal depression to the heights of self-acceptance and spiritual healing, this is a woman's journey to finding herself again.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEbony\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eWorthy\u003c\/em\u003e reads like it was written with an eye toward the cinematic adaptation. [It] emphasizes that every part of a life is worth examining, worth living, worth honoring.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[Smith] has some things she wants to set straight.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In Worthy Jada Pinkett Smith contends with the way she's coped with life... and the choices she made to survive.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTonya Mosely, Fresh Air, NPR\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Anyone who has seen an episode of \u003cem\u003eRed Table Talk \u003c\/em\u003eknows that she isn’t afraid to speak her mind, which means readers should expect her to clear the air about a lot of things.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTIME, Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2023\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In \u003cem\u003eWorthy\u003c\/em\u003e, Jada shares her deeply moving journey to self-worth. With bravery and compassion, she reflects on her childhood, honors her heartbreaks, celebrates her triumphs, and makes peace with her shadows. By demonstrating the power in owning every piece of her story, Jada encourages every woman to do the same.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSheryl Sandberg, Founder, LeanIn.org and OptionB.org\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Jada Pinkett Smith’s \u003cem\u003eWorthy\u003c\/em\u003e is an invitation to a soul-nourishing journey. It’s as if she’s sitting right there with you, sharing her experiences, and inspiring you to step into your power. \u003cem\u003eWorthy\u003c\/em\u003e beautifully underscores self-discovery, introspection, and the pursuit of purpose.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJay Shetty, New York Times bestselling author of 8 Rules of Love and Think Like a Monk\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Really beautiful... Incredible.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDax Shepherd, host of Armchair Expert\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Remarkable.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKelly Ripa, co-host of Live with Kelly \u0026amp; Mark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dey Street Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588086182117,"sku":"NP9780063320697","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063320697.jpg?v=1773961997","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/worthy-isbn-9780063320697","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}