The Wealth of My Mother's Wisdom: The Lessons That Made My Life Rich - Softcover

J, Terrence

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062272950 ISBN 13: 9780062272959

Publisher: It Books, 2014

Synopsis

Terrence Jenkins—better known as Terrence J—has hosted gigs on E! News and BET's 106 & Park, and starred in some of Hollywood's hottest movies. It's a life he could have only imagined growing up in Queens, born to a seventeen-year-old mother. But it was the lessons he learned from his mother, Lisa, that helped make him a man—lessons about sacrifice, courage, loyalty, dreams, and perseverance. Lisa pushed Terrence to succeed from an early age, led by example, and always put her son first—even if it meant leaving New York, the only home they'd ever known, in search of a safer environment for him. Her drive eventually became Terrence's drive.

Inspirational, funny, and down-to-earth, with stories and advice straight from Terrence J and his mom, as well as some of his famous friends, including Kevin Hart, Ludacris, T.I., Trey Songz, and Laz Alonso, The Wealth of My Mother's Wisdom offers a positive, powerful message: with a strong family bond, the possibilities are endless.

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About the Author

Terrence Jenkins, known as Terrence J, is an actor and the coanchor of E! News. Originally from Queens, Terrence was raised in North Carolina and is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University. He was the host of BET's hit show 106 & Park and starred in Steve Harvey's Think Like a Man and Think Like a Man Too. He lives in Los Angeles.

Review

“Terrence Jenkins, the amiable on-screen personality and actor reveals the source of his good fortune: Lisa Gonzalez, his tender and tenacious mother. [The Wealth of My Mother’s Wisdom] will be music to the ears of all the hardworking moms holding it down and lifting our communities up.” (Essence)

About this edition

• Publisher: It Books
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0062272950
• ISBN 13: 9780062272959
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240