One of the most dynamic and globally recognized entertainment forces of our time opens up fully about his life, in a brave and inspiring book that traces his learning curve to a place where outer success, inner happiness, and human connection are aligned. Along the way, Will tells the story in full of one of the most amazing rides through the worlds of music and film that anyone has ever had. Will Smith’s transformation from a West Philadelphia kid to one of the biggest rap stars of his era, and then one of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood history, is an epic tale—but it’s only half the story. Will Smith thought, with good reason, that he had won at life: not only was his own success unparalleled, his whole family was at the pinnacle of the entertainment world. Only they didn't see it that way: they felt more like star performers in his circus, a seven-days-a-week job they hadn't signed up for. It turned out Will Smith's education wasn't nearly over. This memoir is the product of a profound journey of self-knowledge, a reckoning with all that your will can get you and all that it can leave behind. Written with the help of Mark Manson, author of the multi-million-copy bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Will is the story of how one person mastered his own emotions, written in a way that can help everyone else do the same. Few of us will know the pressure of performing on the world's biggest stages for the highest of stakes, but we can all understand that the fuel that works for one stage of our journey might have to be changed if we want to make it all the way home. The combination of genuine wisdom of universal value and a life story that is preposterously entertaining, even astonishing, puts Will the book, like its author, in a category by itself.
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"Just like the man himself, this audio book is deep, moving, intelligent, self-reflective and fun. I bought it just to hear Will read it and I was not disappointed. He is at once brash and braggadocios while still facing this deepest wounds and taking us along on his path to self-realization. You will cry, you will laugh and you will dance. Worth the time and the money. "
— Colleen Lake (5 out of 5 stars)
" I did not want it to end. Thank you Will for giving us such an insightful and delightful look into your life, your family, trials, strengths and weaknesses. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and even more so because you narrated it. By the way I was one of those 40 year old women saying how good you looked in Bad Boys. BRAVO!!! "
— Angela Kemp, 3/21/2022" This book has received a lot of hype and I must say unlike most things in life this book actually exceeds the hype. The narration was awesome, and the story itself was intriguing. I would 1000% recommend to any avid book reader or fan of Will Smith. "
— Oliver Grant, 1/10/2022" Will Smith continues to showcase his mastery of human emotional connection with this incredibly transparent and inspirational tale of his highest highs and lowest lows. Phenomenal "
— Cap Hill, 12/21/2021