{"product_id":"worthy-9780063320680","title":"Worthy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**The \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e Bestseller**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow in paperback with a new chapter from Jada reflecting on the experience of writing and publishing \u003cem\u003eWorthy\u003c\/em\u003e, and the surprising conversations raised around sharing truth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"[Smith] is candid and honest... For the first time she reveals the truth behind [the] happy images. An incredible read.\" -Hoda Kotb, \u003cem\u003eThe Today Show\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gripping, at times painfully honest, and ultimately inspirational memoir from global superstar Jada Pinkett Smith. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJada Pinkett Smith was living what many would view as a fairy-tale of Hollywood success. But appearances can be deceiving, and as she felt more and more separated from her sense of self, emotional turmoil took hold. Sparing no detail, \u003cem\u003eWorthy\u003c\/em\u003e chronicles her life--from a rebellious youth running the Baltimore streets as an observer and participant in the drug trade, to the deep bond she shared with Tupac Shakur from the moment they met, to her move to Los Angeles and the successful career she built on her own terms, to becoming the wife of superstar Will Smith and mother to Jaden, Willow and bonus-mom to Trey. A rollercoaster from the depths of suicidal depression to the heights of self-acceptance and spiritual healing, \u003cem\u003eWorthy\u003c\/em\u003e is a woman's journey to finding herself again. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a media driven landscape that crafts narratives for our celebrities, Smith shares herself in an intimate conversation with readers. She answers questions about her difficult childhood, her marriage, her parenting style, her career choices, and the intense scrutiny that followed \"the slap.\" An impactful and rare memoir that engages and educates, \u003cem\u003eWorthy\u003c\/em\u003e shows why adhering to the status quo has never been the plan for Jada Pinkett Smith and why labels and stories crafted by others strip women of their authenticity. \u003cem\u003eWorthy\u003c\/em\u003e teaches us who Jada is, and how to embrace our most lovable qualities. Complete with thought-provoking writing prompts and meditations on how to discover who we really are and nourish our self-worth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSmith, Jada Pinkett:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJada Pinkett Smith is an American actress, singer-songwriter, talk show host, producer, and businesswoman. She got her big break in 1991 when she landed the role of Lena James on the \u003cem\u003eNBC \u003c\/em\u003esitcom, \u003cem\u003eA Different World\u003c\/em\u003e. Since then, Jada Pinkett Smith has appeared in more than 20 films in a variety of genres, including \u003cem\u003eMenace II Society, Set It Off, Scream 2, Ali, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, \u003c\/em\u003ethe \u003cem\u003eMadagascar \u003c\/em\u003eseries, \u003cem\u003eHawthorne, Gotham, Magic Mike XXL, Bad Moms, \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Girls Trip\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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, \u003cem\u003eGirls Hold Up This World\u003c\/em\u003e, which landed at number two on \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e Best Seller list. Currently, she is the co-host of the Facebook Watch talk show \u003cem\u003eRed Table Talk\u003c\/em\u003e, for which she has received a Daytime Emmy Award. \u003cem\u003eTime\u003c\/em\u003e 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, a charity organization which focuses on inner-city youth and family support. The couple also owns Westbrook Inc., a media company that aims to empower artists to tell their stories and connect with the world. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dey Street Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50573943374098,"sku":"9780063320680","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a409ac2a-e855-4851-9682-bc141b6063ac.jpg?v=1764073001","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/worthy-9780063320680","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}