Stand By Your Truth

And Then Run for Your Life!

By: Rickey Smiley

Narrated by: Rickey Smiley

Part memoir, part testimonial, and part life guide, Stand by Your Truth mixes Rickey Smiley’s down-home humor with the values he learned from being raised by three generations of elders, steeped in the Baptist church, and mentored by some of the most celebrated comics in the entertainment industry today.

“I’m very passionate about everything that I do and I don’t play any games. I just keep it honest. I don’t put on airs. That’s the only way you can be. If you tell one lie, you’ve got to tell another lie. I’m cool with who I am. What you see is what you get.”

Stand-up comic. Single dad. Radio personality. TV star. Prankster. Producer. Community activist. Man of faith.

Visit a church, comedy club, college campus, or barber shop, and you’ll find few people who aren’t familiar with, or fans of, Rickey Smiley. At least four million listeners in more than seventy markets tune in every weekday morning to hear him banter with his radio show crew, hilariously prank call an unsuspecting listener, and perform skits featuring his one-man cast of characters, including “Lil Darryl,” “Beauford,” and “Joe Willie.”

But in between the rapid-fire jokes and celebrity dish are flashes of how Rickey views the world, from the challenges of raising children, to the importance of education, to the need to always stand by your own truth. After more than two decades in the spotlight, Rickey is finally ready to delve more deeply into the opinions he voices on the air, riffing on those issues that his listeners, viewers, and fans find most important. This collection of personal and powerful essays will speak to readers from all walks of life, and is sure to inspire you to Stand by Your Truth.

Enlightening

I learned about Rickey life while learning some good lessons. Will be recommending this book.

Reviews of the book

This book great Rick provided a lot of life learning tools. The was very personable and it would be great for dads or soon to be dads.

A Real Truth

I have always enjoyed the comedy of Rickey Smiley, so I was excited to hear about this audiobook. Not only was Rickey compelling and honest about his journey, his true character shines through every encouraging story he discusses. Very helpful and motivational to serve others, whether you have money or not.

FUNNY & REAL

I have always admired how "down to Earth" 🌍 Ricky Smiley is. He has never let the game change him for the worse, and to put it simply, this book 📖 gives you a look into the reasons why he is one of the greatest (His Faith in God, and his "REAL TALK" approach)

Important Life Lessons

This book should be read by all...helpful and important reminders about living, loving, and success😉