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Will: The Sunday Times Bestselling Autobiography

Will: The Sunday Times Bestselling Autobiography

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Book
151
Narrator
50
Release Date
November 9, 2021
Duration
16 hours 16 minutes
Summary
Brought to you by Penguin
The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller
The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller
The Instand #1 Audible Bestseller

NARRATED BY WILL SMITH.

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.

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

©2021 Will Smith and Mark Manson (P)2021 Penguin Audio
Reviews
Profile Avatar Tracey R. Dec 2021

I actually loved it. its a good listen

Profile Avatar Tareena J. Aug 2024

One of the better autobiographies of a star. Will is raw, honest, and seems to have really worked on himself over the years to have the perspective he does. He is so relatable as he is growing up too. I really enjoyed listening to him narrate the stories. This is definitely one of those selections that is deeply enhanced by narration as opposed to reading it in hardback. Love the comedic timing and energy! Totally recommend this book-- especially in audio format.

Profile Avatar Celeste C. Nov 2023

This book resonated so well with me. I totally loved the transparency of Will as well as the production of it. Took me back and opened a lot of unresolved challenges I am faced with. It also reminded me that we are all human in the same way and all with similar challenges and thoughts. Totally recommend it.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Sep 2023

Difficult upbringing, real life experience, relatable within the Family, fun delivery, brings back memories. Good to listen again.

Profile Avatar Louise McCartney Jan 2023

I Ioved the frank honest & funny look back at Will Smiths life. the things he shares are touching at times & at many points I actually lol'd. Well worth a read

Profile Avatar STEVE D. Nov 2022

Loved the book.. easy to listen too.. great biography

Profile Avatar Greg K. Jul 2022

The first twelve hours was great. The detailed time line through the early hip hop days was awesome and inspired me to bust out my old “Parents just don’t understand “ 12” single. As soft as it is. I even tolerated the countless mentions of him being the best hip hop outfit in the world but if I heard him refer to himself one more time as “The biggest Movie Star on the Planet” I was going to cry. The sheer narcissism in the last few hours was such a shame. The message was clear hours earlier. Will, you didn’t have to bash the listener unresponsive with your self empowered superiority. I would have given it five stars if it finished a few hours earlier.

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2022

Great book!

Profile Avatar Anonymous May 2022

Entertaining, but this man’s ego knows no bounds. Meh.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2022

I think if I just judged what happened at the Oscars without this book, I'd say Will Smith's actions were totally unjustified. After reading this book, his actions were still unjustified but I understand why he had the need protect his loved one. I enjoyed this very much, but I don't think I'll look at Will the same way again.

Profile Avatar Laila B. Mar 2022

Best Will - listen an love

Profile Avatar Mohammed A. Mar 2022

The best thing i could listen in my whole life No audio book will reach to this level

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2022

Fun, easy to listen but at the same time very wise. Really enjoyed it

Profile Avatar Ibukun O. Mar 2022

My best read of 2022 so far!

Profile Avatar Nikara F. Feb 2022

Artistic, creative and introspective

Profile Avatar Ya N. Feb 2022

Very good, but I need a text too..

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2022

Phenomenal book, read by Will. Nostalgic, emotional, humbling.

Profile Avatar Mathew B. Jan 2022

good

Profile Avatar Akhona J. Jan 2022

Life changing stuf!!!!

Profile Avatar Lorraine Cameron Dec 2021

Absolutely life changing. Wonderfully delivered, Listened morning, noon and through the night.

Profile Avatar Charles H. Dec 2021

This was an epic story or one of the greatest stars. I have always admired Will Smith and found his story inspiring and captivating.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Dec 2021

The best book iv ever read

Will: The Sunday Times Bestselling Autobiography

Will: The Sunday Times Bestselling Autobiography

Author: Will Smith
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