Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine artwork

WORTHY by Jada Pinkett Smith, read by Jada Pinkett Smith

Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

English - November 03, 2023 09:00 - 8 minutes - ★★★★★ - 119 ratings
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Actor and talk-show host Jada Pinkett Smith foreshadows the range of emotions she projects into her memoir by beginning with quiet despair and transitioning to a fierce tone. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb discuss Smith’s willingness to explain her perspective with her strong, unique, and compelling narration. Smith shares intimate details of growing up in Baltimore; shouts as she recounts being held at gunpoint while dealing drugs in her youth; and speaks fondly of the late legendary rapper Tupac Shakur. The details of Smith’s life—including the infamous slap—are captivating.
Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by Harper Audio.
Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com
Support for AudioFile’s Behind the Mic comes from HarperCollins Focus, and HarperCollins Christian Publishing, publishers of some of your favorite audiobooks and authors, including Reba McEntire, Zachary Levi, Kathie Lee Gifford, Max Lucado, Willie Nelson, and so many more!
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Actor and talk-show host Jada Pinkett Smith foreshadows the range of emotions she projects into her memoir by beginning with quiet despair and transitioning to a fierce tone. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb discuss Smith’s willingness to explain her perspective with her strong, unique, and compelling narration. Smith shares intimate details of growing up in Baltimore; shouts as she recounts being held at gunpoint while dealing drugs in her youth; and speaks fondly of the late legendary rapper Tupac Shakur. The details of Smith’s life—including the infamous slap—are captivating.

Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile’s website. Published by Harper Audio.

Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com

Support for AudioFile’s Behind the Mic comes from HarperCollins Focus, and HarperCollins Christian Publishing, publishers of some of your favorite audiobooks and authors, including Reba McEntire, Zachary Levi, Kathie Lee Gifford, Max Lucado, Willie Nelson, and so many more!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices