Download or read book Will Power A Biography of Will Smith written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Will Power written by Jan Berenson and published by Simon Spotlight Entertainment. This book was released on 1997 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A true story of the ups and downs plus the real price of fame.
Download or read book Will written by Will Smith and published by Random House. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller PRAISE FOR WILL 'The best memoir I ever read' Oprah Winfrey 'If you read one book this year, make it this one' Jay Shetty 'Incredible' Idris Elba 'The book is awesome. So candid and considered...fascinating' Chris Evans 'A triumph...really inspiring, so well written, vulnerable and deep. I highly recommend it' Mindy Kaling 'It's fantastic...very moving' Zoe Ball 'Incredibly honest...inspiring' Greg James 'A wild ride' New York Times 'Raw, comedic, inspirational' GQ One of the most dynamic and globally recognized entertainment forces of our time opens up fully about his life, in a brave and inspiring book that traces his learning curve to a place where outer success, inner happiness, and human connection are aligned. Along the way, Will tells the story in full of one of the most amazing rides through the worlds of music and film that anyone has ever had. Will Smith's transformation from a fearful child in a tense West Philadelphia home to one of the biggest rap stars of his era and then one of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood history, with a string of box office successes that will likely never be broken, is an epic tale of inner transformation and outer triumph, and Will tells it astonishingly well. But it's only half the story. Will Smith thought, with good reason, that he had won at life: not only was his own success unparalleled, his whole family was at the pinnacle of the entertainment world. Only they didn't see it that way: they felt more like star performers in his circus, a seven-days-a-week job they hadn't signed up for. It turned out Will Smith's education wasn't nearly over. This memoir is the product of a profound journey of self-knowledge, a reckoning with all that your will can get you and all that it can leave behind. Written with the help of Mark Manson, author of the multi-million-copy bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Will is the story of how one exceptional man mastered his own emotions, written in a way that can help everyone else do the same. Few of us will know the pressure of performing on the world's biggest stages for the highest of stakes, but we can all understand that the fuel that works for one stage of our journey might have to be changed if we want to make it all the way home. The combination of genuine wisdom of universal value and a life story that is preposterously entertaining, even astonishing, puts Will the book, like its author, in a category by itself. 'Bracingly honest, vivid and compelling ... how an average talent became the biggest movie star in the world' The Times 'The Hollywood star's autobiography is full of indiscretions, drug-fuelled escapades and terrible parenting. Who could ask for more?' Telegraph 'It's not every day a Hollywood A-lister like Will Smith writes his life story - and there are certainly some eye-popping revelations' Sun 'Candid ... digs into the life events which fine-tuned Smith's weapons-grade charisma and steely determination' Observer 'I absolutely loved it...no holds barred...I felt as if Will Smith was talking to me. It's a testament to him and to his family' Lorraine Kelly
Download or read book Will Smith written by Lisa Iannucci-Brinkley and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-11-12 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers the life story of the actor and musician who is perhaps the most bankable star in Hollywood today. How did Will Smith rise to the top of the Hollywood A-list? Find out with this revealing look at the life of an extraordinarily talented and appealing superstar. Will Smith: A Biography portrays Smith's West Philadelphia upbringing, his arrival and ascent in Hollywood, and his family life with wife and fellow actor, Jada Pinkett, and their children. It covers Smith's successes in three mediums: music, where his partnership with childhood friend DJ Jazzy Jeff culminated in the first ever Grammy for rap; the wildly popular television show, "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air;" and his movie successes, from roles in blockbusters like Independence Day, Men in Black, and I Am Legend, to critically acclaimed, award-winning performances in Ali and The Pursuit of Happyness. The book also details his increasing presence as a film producer.
Download or read book Will Power Smith written by Natasha Tristan and published by UB Tech. This book was released on with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will Smith, An Encouragement If we sincerely try hard to catch our dreams, it will happen, right? Certainly. But it’s probably a difficult road to cross. When we have thoughts about the moment that dream reaches our hands, we will naturally try to achieve that happiness in any way. Will Smith, an American rapper, producer, actor, longed to enter the domain of rapping, his favorite desire, like this since his school days. He had made the primary attempts to achieve his goal. Surroundings play a vital role in molding one’s career and personal life. Our family in particular has a major involvement in it. But Will Smith did not have much of a chance. Growing up in the midst of separated parents, he has no fond memories of his childhood. Desiring love and affection, he moved into its world, mainly to acquire his dream of rap. Ignoring the opposition of his family, he and his friend marveled with his ability in the area. He then slowly stepped into the acting field, which he never expected, with the support of his partner. At first he was successful there but from time to time he had to face the look of failure in a small way. But without panicking, he saw it all as lessons and went in search of new opportunities and then he accumulated a heap of success. He proved through hard work that he could do anything in front of those who said that nothing was possible with him. Even though it's too late, he got a partner who acted as a pillar to boost him. The theme in this also revolves around his realization that the old little Smith lies always in his inner self when he laughs and makes others laugh in front of the society. This book also presents the impact of his partner Jada Pinkett on him and his understanding of it. Will Smith’s life is a motivation for readers or viewers alike, and also he overcame all obstacles and gained numerous accolades today, including four Grammy Awards. This book offers the readers a brief overview of his own life situations that enabled him to play the roles in certain films and also introduces that few films before you. It also helps to get acquainted with some of the cinemas. This is also a little bit of a circling voyage from movies to movies. Will Smith’s life and career is a motivating force that can help lift every human being in certain situations that may fall apart. He himself had a determination. He practiced regular exercise for his target, thinking that there was no one to lift his hand when he fell down. He had in mind a perspective on inevitability. A careful training in daily life is a positive aspect of him. For Smith, the shortcut to success was constant practice. Smith is distinguished from others by his display of an attitude of difference between talent and skill. He also conveys the message through his own life that making a superstar is mainly about hard work and not just talent.
Download or read book Will Smith written by Michael A. Schuman and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Read about Will Smith--how he became a rapper, his first acting job, and his movie career"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Power Game written by Hedrick Smith and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2012-11-07 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Washington, D.C. The one city that affects all our lives. The one city where the game has only one name: Power. Hedrick Smith, the Pulitzer Prize-winning ex-Washington bureau chief of The New York Times, takes us inside the beltway to show who wields the most power—and for what ends. The Power Game explains how some members of Congress have built personal fortunes on PAC money, how Michael Deaver was just the tip of the influence-peddling iceberg, how “dissidents” in the Pentagon work to keep the generals honest, how insiders and “leakers” use the Times and The Washington Post and their personal bulletin boards. Congressional staffers more powerful than their bosses, media advisors more powerful than the media, money that not only talks but intimidated and threatens. That’s Washington. That’s The Power Game. Praise for Power Game “The Power Game may be the most sweeping and in many ways the most impressive portrait of the culture of the federal government to appear in a single work in many decades. . . . Knowledgeable and informative.”—The New York Times Book Review “There are oodles of good yarns in this book about the nature of power and the eccentricities that accompany it. . . . Delightfully fresh . . . [Hedrick] Smith is a superb writer.”—The Washington Post “Not only the inside stuff, but the insightful stuff—an original view of the power playing.”—William Safire
Download or read book Will Smith written by Lisa Iannucci-Brinkley and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-11-12 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers the life story of the actor and musician who is perhaps the most bankable star in Hollywood today. How did Will Smith rise to the top of the Hollywood A-list? Find out with this revealing look at the life of an extraordinarily talented and appealing superstar. Will Smith: A Biography portrays Smith's West Philadelphia upbringing, his arrival and ascent in Hollywood, and his family life with wife and fellow actor, Jada Pinkett, and their children. It covers Smith's successes in three mediums: music, where his partnership with childhood friend DJ Jazzy Jeff culminated in the first ever Grammy for rap; the wildly popular television show, "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air;" and his movie successes, from roles in blockbusters like Independence Day, Men in Black, and I Am Legend, to critically acclaimed, award-winning performances in Ali and The Pursuit of Happyness. The book also details his increasing presence as a film producer.
Download or read book The One written by RJ Smith and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive biography of James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, with fascinating findings on his life as a Civil Rights activist, an entrepreneur, and the most innovative musician of our time Playing 350 shows a year at his peak, with more than forty Billboard hits, James Brown was a dazzling showman who transformed American music. His life offstage was just as vibrant, and until now no biographer has delivered a complete profile. The One draws on interviews with more than 100 people who knew Brown personally or played with him professionally. Using these sources, award-winning writer RJ Smith draws a portrait of a man whose twisted and amazing life helps us to understand the music he made. The One delves deeply into the story of a man who was raised in abject-almost medieval-poverty in the segregated South but grew up to earn (and lose) several fortunes. Covering everything from Brown's unconventional childhood (his aunt ran a bordello), to his role in the Black Power movement, which used "Say It Loud (I'm Black and Proud)" as its anthem, to his high-profile friendships, to his complicated family life, Smith's meticulous research and sparkling prose blend biography with a cultural history of a pivotal era. At the heart of The One is Brown's musical genius. He had crucial influence as an artist during at least three decades; he inspires pity, awe, and revulsion. As Smith traces the legend's reinvention of funk, soul, R&B, and pop, he gives this history a melody all its own.
Download or read book You Are What You Love written by James K. A. Smith and published by Brazos Press. This book was released on 2016-03-29 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You are what you love. But you might not love what you think. In this book, award-winning author James K. A. Smith shows that who and what we worship fundamentally shape our hearts. And while we desire to shape culture, we are not often aware of how culture shapes us. We might not realize the ways our hearts are being taught to love rival gods instead of the One for whom we were made. Smith helps readers recognize the formative power of culture and the transformative possibilities of Christian practices. He explains that worship is the "imagination station" that incubates our loves and longings so that our cultural endeavors are indexed toward God and his kingdom. This is why the church and worshiping in a local community of believers should be the hub and heart of Christian formation and discipleship. Following the publication of his influential work Desiring the Kingdom, Smith received numerous requests from pastors and leaders for a more accessible version of that book's content. No mere abridgment, this new book draws on years of Smith's popular presentations on the ideas in Desiring the Kingdom to offer a fresh, bottom-up rearticulation. The author creatively uses film, literature, and music illustrations to engage readers and includes new material on marriage, family, youth ministry, and faith and work. He also suggests individual and communal practices for shaping the Christian life.
Download or read book The Biography of Will Smith written by Naomi Williams Lawrence and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-02-27 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will Smith was brought up in the unpleasant and rough roads of North Philadelphia during the 1940s. Will's dad claimed a little fish market. He needed to work from 4:00 a.m. until late around evening time each day. So Will spent a lot of his youth alone and unaided. The North Philly roads had a method of solidifying you. You either solidified into a mean mother lover, or the hood broke you. Will was smoking cigarettes by eleven and drinking by the age of fourteen At the point when he was fourteen, his relatives were afraid of where his life was going, figured out what cash they could and sent him to a horticultural life experience school in the Pennsylvania field where children got the hang of cultivating procedures and fundamental jack of all trades work. It was a severe and customary spot, and by sending him there they would have liked to present some truly necessary construction and discipline into his life. At age sixteen, Will Smith was finished with this school and all set home. He chose to get himself kicked out. He began disturbing classes, overlooking every one of the principles, and alienating anybody in a place of power. Notwithstanding, every time he was sent home, his relatives would return him to the school. However, Will was a hawker - he planned to get himself out: On his seventeenth birthday celebration, he snuck off grounds, strolled about six miles to the closest selecting office, and enrolled in the United States Air Force. This was exemplary Will- - he was so never going to budge on challenging power and defying the two his folks and the school that he leaped out of the skillet of an agrarian life experience school and straightforwardly into the fire of the United States military. Be that as it may, as it ended up, Will adored it. It was in the tactical that he found the groundbreaking force of request and discipline, two qualities that he came to love as the guardrails shielding him from the most noticeably awful pieces of himself. Awaken at very early hour, train the entire morning, work the entire day, concentrate on the entire evening - he tracked down his path. He found that he could outlive anyone, and he started to invest wholeheartedly in that. It was one more part of his resistant disposition. No one could drive him to awaken with a trumpet horn since he previously was up. With his energetic hard working attitude, limitless energy, and obvious knowledge, he ought to have in practically no time ascended through the positions. Be that as it may, there were two issues which is detailed in this memoir After around two years in the military, this reckless streak looked through the cloak of request and finished his administration profession. Luckily, the North Philly business person in Will was perfectly healthy. He had gone from fixing coolers to introducing and keeping up with fridge and cooler cases in most general stores. Business was taking off-he was growing past Philly into the encompassing rural areas. He began to assemble an armada of trucks and recruit a team of refrigeration and electrical specialists. He likewise leased a little structure to use as his headquarters. Inside you will read about...
Download or read book A Hand to Guide Me written by Denzel Washington and published by Meredith Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: C.1 COUNTY FUNDS. B & T. 12-18-2006. $23.95.
Download or read book Just the Two of Us written by Will Smith and published by Scholastic Paperbacks. This book was released on 2004-12-20 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrates the dignity, integrity, and honor of being a father.
Download or read book Celebrity Biographies The Amazing Life Of Will Smith Famous Actors written by Matt Green and published by Matt Green. This book was released on with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wondered how Will Smith rose to stardom? Will Smith was born to entertain. The young man with the flashy smile and charming personality rode his magnetic image to become one of the most successful actors of all time. With diverse talents in music, acting, and producing, Will Smith conquered every area of entertainment he attempted. Even more important than his entertainment achievements, however, were his continued contributions to further breaking down the racial barriers for African Americans in the entertainment industry. For more interesting facts you must read the biography. Grab your biography book now!
Download or read book Will written by Will Smith and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2022-01-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Will Smith's transformation from a West Philadelphia kid to one of the biggest rap stars of his era, and then one of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood history, is an epic tale--but it's only half the story. Will Smith thought that he had won at life: not only was his own success unparalleled, his whole family was at the pinnacle of the entertainment world. Only they didn't see it that way: they felt more like performers in his circus, a seven-days-a-week job they hadn't signed up for. It turned out that Will Smith's education wasn't nearly over. This memoir is the product of a profound journey of self-knowledge, a reckoning with all that your will can get you and all that it can leave behind."--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book The Fresh Prince Project written by Chris Palmer and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-01-31 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This “one-of-a-kind” (Jeff Pearlman, New York Times bestselling author) cultural history of the beloved nineties sitcom that launched Will Smith to superstardom—The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air—is perfect for fans of Seinfeldia and Best Wishes, Warmest Regards. More than thirty years have passed since The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air premiered on NBC but unlike other family sitcoms of its era, it has remained culturally relevant and beloved by new generations of fans. With fresh eyes on the show in the wake of 2022’s launch of Bel-Air, a Fresh Prince reboot on NBC’s Peacock, The Fresh Prince Project brings us never-before-told stories based on exclusive interviews with the show’s cast, creators, writers, and crew. Eye-opening and passionate, The Fresh Prince Project “brings home the essence of why The Fresh Prince still matters to Black America—and, really, why it should matter to all of us” (Mike Wise, New York Times bestselling author).
Download or read book Will Smith written by Chris Nickson and published by St. Martin's Paperbacks. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Bel-Air to The Wild, Wild West, Chris Nickson's biography of Will Smith details the extraordinary rise of today's hottest superstar. With #1 hit music singles and explosive success in television and movies—from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to Six Degrees of Separation to blockbusters like Men in Black and Independence Day—Will Smith has done it all, and this book tells the whole story.
