Dey Street Books

Worthy: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Empowerment

**A Powerful Memoir by Jada Pinkett Smith**

A Must-Read for 2023

*Featured as one of Time magazine's most anticipated books of 2023 and a Parade magazine must-read by celebrities.*

A Raw and Honest Look at a Life Beyond the Red Carpet

"I went through so many emotions reading this book. Reconnecting to one's ancestors and truly feeling, not only hearing, their stories are fertile ground for true ecstatic embodiment of the self. We have to know where we've been to see where we're going." -Willow Smith

" [Smith] is candid and honest... For the first time she reveals the truth behind [the] happy images. An incredible read." -Hoda Kotb, The Today Show

Jada Pinkett Smith, the renowned actress, producer, and creator of the Red Table Talk series, invites readers into a deeply personal journey of self-discovery and empowerment. In *Worthy*, she sheds light on the complexities of her life, challenging the carefully crafted image often presented to the public.

From Rebellious Youth to Hollywood Success and Beyond

The book delves into Smith's life from her early days navigating the streets of Baltimore as a participant in the drug trade, to her profound connection with the late Tupac Shakur, and her rise to Hollywood stardom. She candidly recounts her struggles with suicidal depression, the joys and challenges of her marriage to Will Smith, and the intense scrutiny she faced following the infamous "slap" incident.

Embracing Authenticity and Finding Self-Worth

*Worthy* is more than just a celebrity memoir. It's a powerful exploration of self-acceptance and finding your true worth in a world obsessed with image and societal expectations. Smith encourages readers to challenge the narratives imposed upon them and embrace their authentic selves.

Thought-Provoking Reflections and Practical Tools

The book also includes thought-provoking writing prompts and meditations designed to guide readers on their own path to self-discovery. Through Smith's raw and honest reflections, readers can gain valuable insights into their own experiences and learn to nurture their self-worth.

A Must-Read for Those Seeking Authenticity and Empowerment

*Worthy* is a powerful and insightful read for anyone who has ever felt the pressure to conform to societal expectations or struggled to find their place in the world. It's a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a reminder that true worth comes from within.

<p>Paris - The Memoir</p>

<p>***An Instant New York Times Bestseller***</p>

<p>From the woman who is credited for launching what we know as the celebrity focused, “brand” driven, social media obsessed popular culture of today, comes an honest and surprising memoir that reckons with that truth, and shows that there is so much more to Paris Hilton than you might believe.</p>

<p>I was born in New York City on February 17, 1981, three days after Valentine’s Day. </p>

<p>From the time I was a toddler, my brain skipped and flickered with the chemical imbalance of ADHD. Sometimes it was too much.</p>

<p>I’m not bragging or complaining about it, just telling you: This is my brain. It has a lot to do with how this whole book thing is going to play out, because I love run-on sentences—and dashes. And sentence fragments. I’m probably going to jump around a lot while I tell the story.</p>

<p>I came of age during the most turbulent pop culture period ever.</p>

<p>The character I played—part Lucy, part Marilyn—was my steel-plated armor.</p>

<p>People loved her. Or they loved to hate her, which was just as marketable. I leaned into that character, my ticket to financial freedom and a safe place to hide. I made sure I never had a quiet moment to figure out who I was without her. I was afraid of that moment because I didn’t know what I’d find.</p>

<p>I wrote this book in an effort to understand my place in a watershed moment: the technology renaissance, the age of influencers. I also wrote this book so that the world could know who I am today. I focused on key aspects of my life that led to what I am most proud of--how my power was taken away from me and how I took it back, how I built a thriving business, a marriage and a family.</p>

<p>There are so many young women who need to hear this story. I don’t want them to learn from my mistakes; I want them to stop hating themselves for their own mistakes. I want them to laugh and cry and embrace every aspect of who they are with fearlessness and pride. We all have our own brand of intelligence, and, girl, fuck fitting in.</p>

<p></p><p>Me, Inc. features a black simulated-leather cover with gold foil stamping and a black ribbon bookmark.</p><p>The fact that KISS is one of the most successful rock bands in the world is no accident. From the beginning Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley had a clear-cut vision of what they wanted to do and how they wanted to operate KISS&nbsp;as a business&nbsp;well before they ever first took the stage. Since deciding with Paul to manage the band themselves, Simmons has proved himself to be a formidable businessman, having sold over 100 million CDs and DVDs worldwide, overseen over 3,000 licensed merchandise items, and starred in the longest running celebrity reality show to date. More impressive is that he handles all of his business ventures on his own—no personal assistant, few handlers, and as little red tape as possible.</p><p>In Me, Inc., Simmons shares a lifetime of field-tested and hard-won business advice that will provide readers with the tools needed to build a solid business strategy, harness the countless tools available in the digital age, network like hell, and be the architect for the business entity that is you. Inspired by&nbsp;The Art of War, the book dispenses Simmons’ in-depth insights via thirteen specific principles for success based on his own experience, triumphs, and instructional failures in business—from finding the confidence within yourself that’s necessary to get started, to surrounding yourself with the right people to partner with and learn from, to knowing when to pull the plug and when to double-down. These thirteen principles are a skeleton key into a world of success, freedom, peace of mind and, most importantly, financial success.&nbsp;</p><p></p>