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Author: Karen Hunter, Queen LatifahPublisher: William Morrow & Co
ISBN-10: 0688156231Subject: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN-13: 9780688156237Topic: --
Format: HardcoverLanguage: --
Publication Year: 1999Condition: Good
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In this candid and revealing memoir, the successful rapper and actress Queen Latifah recounts her rags-to-riches success story, including a troubled childhood during which she was neglected by her father, an adulterous drug addict. She also describes the tragic death of her older brother and acknowledges the crippling bouts of depression that followed. Fighting back against these setbacks, she overcame tremendous odds in the male-dominated rap scene, becoming the first female solo rapper to secure a major record deal. While Queen Latifah obviously enjoys her hard-won fame enough to celebrate her popularity in the music industry, the creation of her record label, and her Grammy award, she's also down-to-earth enough to poke fun at several of the film projects that she has worked on. Maintaining a conversational, practical tone, Latifah's message here is one of self-validation--she urges her readers to be comfortable with who they are, and not to judge others by outward appearances.

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Height:9.8 in.
Width:6.3 in.
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Intimate, honest, and filled with prescriptive anecdotes and uplifting revelations, "Ladies First" gives women of all ages the spiritual strength to unlock the majesty that is theirs by right. 8-page color photo insert.
Queen Latifah is a sensation. At nineteen, she was the first female solo rapper to have a major record deal. Four years later she had become a top television actress and movie star. She earned a Grammy, started a record label, and became the president of her own company. Today she is rap music's most enduring female force. But how did Dana Owens, a young girl from Newark, New Jersey, become Queen Latifah and make it to the top of the charts? The most powerful voice in rap has always been quiet about her life. Until now. At once autobiographical and inspirational, Ladies First is the story of a young woman, making tough decisions and terrible mistakes -- about sex and drugs and about who was real and who wasn't -- before she was old enough to drive. It is about the reign of depression that descended on her after her brother's tragic death and how she found a sustaining love in God when it seemed the world was trying to break her. Ladies First is about being confident and sensual in a big, strong body and about blocking out the junk to let in the good. It is about how anyone -- whether from the poorest means or the richest -- can hold her head high in a world full of attitude. In a queen's universe, each experience is a lesson. Keeping it real and making no excuses, Queen Latifah shares her truth about what's important in life. Full of wisdom and revelations, Ladies First will instill in you the same self-esteem, respect, and courage that brought Queen Latifah peace and her independent edge. Allow her to guide you to discover who you are -- inside and out-as you discover who she is. Ladies First is one woman's journey to find the riches that were in her life all along, and it is a message of majesty for everyone. With Ladies First, the queen who lives within all of us will rise.

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Queen Latifah is perhaps rap's most recognizable female artist, having parlayed a successful music career into several high-profile film and television roles. Part of her appeal stems from her relatively unique image, one that eschews spandex and innuendo for a tougher, earthier confidence. Less an autobiography than a motivational tract, this book attempts to impart the philosophy behind Latifah's image and, in so doing, "let every woman know that she, too... is royalty." She does this by basing the narrative loosely around some of the major events in her life: her parents' divorce, her experiences growing up in inner-city Newark, her initial forays into the rap scene and her brother's death in a motorcycle accident at the age of 24. Also included are Latifah's views on drug use, God, romance and sex. Her personal recollections, while frank and heartfelt, serve mainly as touchstones for aphoristic observations on self-esteem and faith; the text is peppered with assertions such as "It's harder to feel bad with your head held high" and "The key is not to rule others but to reign over yourself." While the goal here is inspiration rather than revelation, fans may feel cheated by what's left out. No insights are offered regarding Latifah's music career, creative process or her decision to move into acting; her star-making lead role on the television series Living Single is covered in half a sentence. Ultimately, however, Latifah's positive "be yourself" attitude is infectious, and readers are bound to come away from this book wanting at least a little bit to be like Latifah. (Jan.)
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Ladies First: Revelations of a Strong Woman

Product Category : Books
ISBN : 0688156231
Title : Ladies First: Revelations of a Strong Woman
EAN : 9780688156237
Authors : Queen Latifah
Binding : Hardcover
Publisher : William Morrow
Publication Date : 1999-01-06
Pages : 224
List Price (MSRP) : 22.00
Height : 0.8000 inches
Width : 5.8000 inches
Length : 8.2000 inches
Weight : 0.7000 pounds
Keywords : General, General AAS, Women, Rap, Motivational, Inspirational, Hardcover, Printed Books
Condition : Good
A good reading copy in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dust cover, if available). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels.

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