Thicker than Water

By: Kerry Washington

Narrated by: Kerry Washington

Length: 9 hrs

Publisher's summary

Award-winning actor, director, producer, and activist Kerry Washington shares the deeply moving journey of her life so far, and the bravely intimate story of discovering her truth.

While on a drive in Los Angeles, on a seemingly average afternoon, Kerry Washington received a text message that would send her on a life-changing journey of self-discovery. In an instant, her very identity was torn apart, with everything she thought she knew about herself thrown into question.

In Thicker than Water, Washington gives listeners an intimate view into both her public and private worlds - as a mother, daughter, wife, artist, advocate, and trailblazer. Chronicling her upbringing and life's journey thus far, she reveals how she faced a series of challenges and setbacks, effectively hid childhood traumas, met extraordinary mentors, managed to grow her career and crossed the threshold into stardom and political advocacy, ultimately discovering her truest self and, with it a deeper sense of belonging.

Throughout this profoundly moving and beautifully written memoir, Washington attempts to answer the questions so many have struggled with: Who am I? What is my truest and most authentic self? How do I find a deeper sense of connection and belonging? With grace and honesty, she inspires listeners to search for - and find - themselves.

©2023 Kerry Washington (P)2023 Hachette Audio UK

Love conquers all, Family conquers all.

Loved this book wish I had the paper book. I really enjoyed listening to how the author relived every experience whilst reading. Kerry’s story made me feel alive again, I’m inspired by her tenacity and openness to live irrespective of what she has been through.

Well written, honest

Firstly, I’m a bit biased because I love Kerry, I love Olivia Pope and I enjoyed the book. It is very well written. Love how she approaches every acting role by relating with her own life experience. Her life story is not super juicy, but it’s honest and it’s her truth and very well told. Also, I just started watching Scandal again from episode 1 after finishing this book. Ok bye 👋🏾

Beautiful Honesty

I’ve been a relaxed fan of Kerry’s for years. When I say relaxed, I mean any time she was brought to my attention I noted her talent and knew whatever she was in wouldn’t let me down. After this, I’m slightly less relaxed. Loved all the beautiful metaphors and descriptive language throughout. I truly appreciated how everything was woven together nicely to let you understand her, rather than just hear a bit of random stories. Each story had a purpose and made the puzzle complete. Really nicely written.

Vulnerable and Honest

I particularly enjoyed this book because I was listening at the same time as I was rewatching Scandal :)! I love how Kerry was vulnerable while also only divulging information about her life on an almost need-to-know basis. It was raw and honest. Thank you for sharing your life with us!

Unputdownable!!!

Kerry's brutal honesty and her innate ability to describe a scene with such specificity and colorful descriptors make for delightful listening. Not to mention, the fact that she narrated it herself made it an absolute joy to listen to and learn from, whilst at times drawing paralells with one's own life experiences.