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Taraji P. Henson, Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner, chronicles her path from Washington, D.C., to Hollywood in this engaging memoir. She reflects on her upbringing, her parents’ resilience, her single‑mother experience, and the instruction she received at Howard University. Combining humor and candor, Henson exposes the challenges and disappointments of an actor’s journey while celebrating her authenticity and the joy of living her truth.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Celebrity Biography
Authors: Taraji P. Henson
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