{"product_id":"the-mother-of-black-hollywood-a-memoir-paperback","title":"The Mother of Black Hollywood: A Memoir - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJenifer Lewis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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. 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