Truly

De: Lionel Richie

Narrado por: Lionel Richie, Blair Underwood

“Richie is refreshingly open in the book, which functions as both a fun memoir and a love letter to music and his beloved Tuskegee… There’s an abundance of love and gratitude in this wildly entertaining, utterly charming memoir.”–Kirkus, STARRED review

The long-awaited memoir of the legendary Lionel Richie.

As a storyteller second to none, Lionel Richie is ready to tell it all. In this intimate, deeply candid memoir, Lionel revisits hilarious and harrowing events to inspire all who doubt themselves or feel their dreams don’t matter. Lionel chronicles lessons learned during his unlikely story of remarkable success—his dramatic transformation from painfully shy, “tragically” late bloomer to world-class entertainer and composer of love songs that have played as the soundtrack of our lives.

Funny, warm, and riveting, Lionel recalls his childhood in Tuskegee, Alabama, where he grew up on its university campus during the heyday of the Civil Rights movement, raucous adventures as a member of The Commodores, coming-of-age in late 1960s Harlem, culture shock playing gigs on the French Riviera, the big break of being signed to Motown, his meteoric solo career that included an Olympics performance witnessed by two billion around the globe, all the way through to writing and recording “We Are the World” and his current multi-generational fame as a judge on American Idol. Even with its turbulence, loss, and near-calamity, Lionel’s journey takes us on a thrill ride and delivers a memoir for the ages—reminding us of the power of love to elevate our own lives and our world.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2025 Lionel Richie (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers

Well done

Great stories and very enjoyable to listen to. Well done on every account. Highly recommend.

His awesomely wonderful life ❤️🙏🏽

I love the story and the characters life experience very interesting great read . I enjoyed every accomplishment. The ups and downs good and not so good. What a beautiful life so proud of you and your family keep living your best life and writing great songs , Love your music

I sure hope there’s a sequel!

Firstly, Blair KILLED IT on the narration! It was so personal and emotional, I honestly kept forgetting it wasn’t actually Lionel speaking.
Everything was so descriptive and honest….I definitely cried. A lot!! Equally, I was laughing out loud and singing (terribly) like I was a teenager in the 80s again. I loved everything about this book and can’t recommend it enough!

Great memoir

The content and narrator are great. Like an afternoon conversation. Not sure if he told the whole story. But he tells enough to know he’s human like all of us.

Another hit!

Lionel has done it again! A true masterpiece. What a journey, what a book, what a life!

Candid and honest

Lionel Richie comes off as transparent and honest. I appreciate the book and allowing himself to be vulnerable. Great book and easy listen