Worthy
Published on 17. October 2023
Book
Hardback
416 pages
978-0-00-861499-7 (ISBN)
Description
A gripping, painfully honest and ultimately inspirational, New York Times bestselling memoir from global superstar and creator of the Red Table Talk series Jada Pinkett Smith.
'It's a shame that Pinkett Smith's marriage has taken up so much attention because, as Worthy shows, it's far from the most interesting thing about her' Sunday Times Magazine
In a media driven landscape that crafts narratives for our celebrities, Smith recounts her story in an intimate conversation with readers. Along the way, she explores her path to accepting her power as a woman, and her discovery that a strong sense of self is every woman's right and saving grace.
An impactful and rare memoir that engages and educates, Worthy is a courageous love song to self, to family, to life, and to the world.
From an unconventional upbringing in Baltimore, to an unconventional marriage to one of the most famous men in the world, adhering to the status quo has never been a familiar road for Jada Pinkett Smith. In Worthy, Smith strips herself of all the labels and stories crafted by others, and reclaims her narrative with radical self-love. Worthy teaches us who Jada is, and how to embrace our most authentic loveable souls.
'It's a shame that Pinkett Smith's marriage has taken up so much attention because, as Worthy shows, it's far from the most interesting thing about her' Sunday Times Magazine
In a media driven landscape that crafts narratives for our celebrities, Smith recounts her story in an intimate conversation with readers. Along the way, she explores her path to accepting her power as a woman, and her discovery that a strong sense of self is every woman's right and saving grace.
An impactful and rare memoir that engages and educates, Worthy is a courageous love song to self, to family, to life, and to the world.
From an unconventional upbringing in Baltimore, to an unconventional marriage to one of the most famous men in the world, adhering to the status quo has never been a familiar road for Jada Pinkett Smith. In Worthy, Smith strips herself of all the labels and stories crafted by others, and reclaims her narrative with radical self-love. Worthy teaches us who Jada is, and how to embrace our most authentic loveable souls.
Reviews / Votes
'As a teen, she was a mid-level drug dealer on Baltimore's streets, repeatedly mugged at gunpoint for whatever she held on her. Surviving such ordeals, and her more recent battles with alopecia, have given her a steely armour' Daily Telegraph'It's a shame that Pinkett Smiths marriage has taken up so much attention because, as Worthy shows, it's far from the most interesting thing about her' Hadley Freeman, Sunday Times Magazine
'In Worthy, Jada shares her deeply moving journey to self-worth. With bravery and compassion, she reflects on her childhood, honors her heartbreaks, celebrates her triumphs, and makes peace with her shadows. By demonstrating the power in owning every piece of her story, Jada encourages every woman to do the same' Sheryl Sandberg, Founder, LeanIn.org an OptionB.org
'Jada Pinkett Smith's Worthy is an invitation to a soul-nourishing journey. It's as if she's sitting right there with you, sharing her experiences, and inspiring you to step into your power. Worthy beautifully underscores self-discovery, introspection, and the pursuit of purpose# Jay Shetty, author of 8 Rules of Love
'Really beautiful ... Incredible' Dax Shepherd, host of Armchair Expert
'Remarkable' Kelly Ripa, co-host of Live with Kelly & Mark
'Worthy documents an eventful life ... Threads of loyalty, protection, and safety wind their way throughout the memoir, and Pinkett Smith implores readers to learn from her hard-fought lessons' New York Times
'From the depths of suicidal depression to the heights of self-acceptance and spiritual healing, this is a woman's journey to finding herself again' Ebony
'Worthy reads like it was written with an eye toward the cinematic adaptation. [It] emphasizes that every part of a life is worth examining, worth living, worth honoring' Washington Post
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Dimensions
Height: 163 mm
Width: 243 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
640 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-861499-7 (9780008614997)
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Jada Pinkett Smith is an actress, singer-songwriter, talk show host, producer and businesswoman. Jada has appeared in more than twenty films, including Set It Off, Scream 2, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, the Madagascar series, Gotham and Girls Trip. In 2002, Jada launched her music career when she helped create the metal band Wicked Wisdom, for whom she is a singer and songwriter. In 2004, she published a children's book, Girls Hold Up This World, which landed at number two on The New York Times best seller list. Currently, she is the co-host of the talk show Red Table Talk, for which she received a Daytime Emmy Award. Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2021. Jada is married to actor Will Smith and shares three children with him. Together, the couple founded the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation.