The Mother of Black Hollywood

A Memoir

By: Jenifer Lewis

Narrated by: Jenifer Lewis

AudioFile Magazine Earphones Award Winner

The ""Mega Diva"" and legendary star of Black-ish looks back on her memorable journey to fame and the unforgettable life lessons she learned along the way.

Jenifer Lewis keeps it real in this provocative and touching memoir by a mid-western girl with a dream whose journey from poverty to Hollywood will move, shock, and inspire listeners.

Told in the audacious voice her fans adore, Jenifer describes a road to fame made treacherous by dysfunction and undiagnosed mental illness, including a sex addiction. Yet, supported by loving friends and strengthened by ""inner soldiers,"" Jenifer never stopped entertaining and creating.

We watch as Jenifer develops icon status stemming from a series of legendary screen roles as the sassy, yet loveable, mama or auntie. And we watch as her emotional disturbances, culminating in a breakdown while filming The Temptations movie, launch her on a continuing search for answers, love, and healing.

Written with no-holds-barred honesty, 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.""

From her first taste of applause at five years old to landing on Broadway within eleven days of graduation and ultimately achieving success in movies, television and global concert halls, Jenifer reveals her outrageous life story with lots of humor, a few regrets and most importantly, unbridled joy. Candid, warm and wonderfully inspiring, The Mother of Black Hollywood intimately reveals the heart of a woman who lives life to the fullest.

Great Story about Her Life but Lots of Cursing

I really enjoyed the book but could have done without all of the cursing. It is true to her character as the beloved grandmother on Blackish and other roles she has played. From listening to the book, I just felt like we could be good friends.

I am in awe and inspired

This by far is the nest book I’ve read(heard) in my life. She has inspired me to look at my own relationship with my mother, although she now suffers from dementia.

"Truth"

I Loved it completely!
Uncut reality delivered sincerely
and Egot life without the awards !!

Intriguing, captivating and humorous! Great buy!

Intriguing, captivating and humorous! Great buy! Jennifer is a Diva with FABULOUS sense of humor. I wanted more!

FAN-TASTIC!

Jenifer Lewis should receive all the flowers. This was an extraordinary story by an extraordinary woman.