Power & Beauty

By: Tip "T.I." Harris, David Ritz

Narrated by: Prentice Onayemi

Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins

Publisher's summary

Hip-hop artist Tip "T.I." Harris has received every acclaim the music world has to offer. Now, working with bestselling celebrity collaborator David Ritz, T.I. applies all his talent and experience to the world of fiction by creating the epic love story of Power and Beauty.

After the death of his mother, Charlotte, Paul “Power” Clay allows himself to be guided by Slim, a local businessman. Slim always has the best of everything, and Power is sure that if he learns Slim's ways, he'll make something of himself - and perhaps be worthy of Tanya “Beauty” Long. From Chicago to Miami to New York, through drugs, women, and violence, Power makes the difficult transition from boy to man and, in doing so, begins to question if those who have taught him - including Slim - truly have his best interests at heart.

Beauty has always known that the only person she can rely on is herself. After her mother died when she was eleven years old, she was adopted by close family friend Charlotte Clay. But with Charlotte's death, Beauty knows she's no longer safe and protected - especially as Power gets sucked into a new kind of life. As soon as she can, she turns her back on Atlanta - and the growing love she feels for Power--for a chance to make it in the Big Apple. With a successful fashion career on the horizon, Beauty takes New York by storm with her wit, business savvy, and breathtaking good looks. But she's never forgotten those she left behind. And when it becomes clear that Power needs her, Beauty will risk everything to save the man she loves.

©2011 Tip "T.I." Harris with David Ritz (P)2011 HarperCollinsPublishers

Satisfied

What did you love best about Power & Beauty?

It was a surprisingly good book. I didn't know T.I. had it in him. I thought it would be about his life but the story line was very good.I especially enjoyed listening to it on audible. The ending was a little disappointing as it left you totally hanging. But I can say I can not wait for book 2.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Power & Beauty?

I don't want to spoil it as it is a very interesting read.

Which scene was your favorite?

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The ending is a cliffhanger... to be continued

The ending is a cliffhanger... to be continued. I didn't really like that aspect of it.
Also, both Power and Beauty both 16 at the start of the story, don't give you a sense that they are teenagers. They act like grown 40 year-olds without any teenage angst or 'tudes'. Entertaining but not real.

Best Read In Years

Bought this book awhile back & couldn't put it down. But before I could finished it somehow got lost in a long distance move. Told everyone about it even though I still hadn't completed it. Was just that good. ...Searched for a new copy & finally found it again. Read in 2 days... Story has you hook in every way. Family, Love, Money, Street life. Highs, lows, ups, downs... Its literally the best book Ive read in a long time. Can't wait to read the next one.

Power & Beauty

Absolutely AMAZING!!! Loved this book it was good from the beginning to end
Highly recommend it!

Confused

The narrator was wonderful. However, the story never really developed. Confused by a multitude of characters and the role of each

Awful read!

I love T.I. but this book was horrible! The story spent so much time detailing the lives and history of the people the main characters (Power & Beauty) were suppose to be "learning" from, the story line between the two main characters was never developed. I suffered through the entire story to be even more disappointed with the ending. Do not waste your time or money!!!

Love T.I. and tried to love book..disappointed

What disappointed you about Power & Beauty?

The storyline and narration. The book lacked a realistic plot and the narrator did not help any with his lack of enthusiasm.

Has Power & Beauty turned you off from other books in this genre?

No

What didn’t you like about Prentice Onayemi’s performance?

Dry

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointment

Any additional comments?

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