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The Mother of Black Hollywood: A Memoir by

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nickscoby's review against another edition

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3.0

Listened on audio. Enjoyed learning more about Ms. Lewis. But the themes do get repetitive.

tishywishy's review against another edition

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4.0

The Mother of Black Hollywood details the life of Jenifer Lewis. Born into poverty in Kinloch, Missouri, Jenifer tells a striking tale of her start in entertainment and the rise to stardom. It is a no-holds barrel memoir and Jenifer does not skimp on the details. From her sex-addiction and living with bipolar disorder to creating drama on sets and the AIDS crisis of the 80’s, it is a roller coaster of life experiences that sounds like a made-for-tv movie. Jenifer is over the top and a force to the reckoned with, but don’t take my words for it – she said so herself!

I would HIGHLY recommend listening to the audio book. Jenifer is a fantastic story teller with strong emotional delivery. She is an entertainer for a reason.

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3.75

heybslick's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

5.0

The two books of Miss Jenifer LEWISSS, said just like that, bring you along a journey of laughter woven into life’s challenges and sexual adventures. Peeks into personal and business life of this American Treasure.

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adventurous funny informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

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iridescent_nika's review against another edition

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5.0

I would NEVER want to read this book because i NEED to hear Ms. Jenifer Lewis read it to me. Her way of storytelling is unmatched! I really felt like i was in a room with her and she was telling a story. I learned so much about her and can’t love her any more if i tried. Cant wait to read book 2.