One Day It'll All Make Sense

From the hip hop icon, Hollywood star, and “a true artist and writer of deep talent” (James McBride, author of The Color of Water)—a candid, New York Times bestselling memoir ranging from his childhood on Chicago’s South side and his emergence as one of rap’s biggest names.Common has earned a reputation in the hip-hop world as a conscious artist by embracing themes of love and struggle in his songs. He reveals how he almost quit rapping after his first album sold only two thousand copies. But also father, son, and friend. Actor. Common holds nothing back in this gripping memoir, both provocative and funny. Through it all, Common emerges as a man in full. Rapper. He tells what it was like for a boy with big dreams growing up on the South Side of Chicago. He recounts his rise to stardom and talks about the challenges of balancing fame, love, and family. His journey toward understanding is rooted in his relationship with a remarkable woman, his mother. Activist. His story offers a living example of how, no matter what you’ve gone through, one day it’ll all make sense.

Middle Aged White Guy Loved This Book. D. Buxman While this review might be the kiss of death since I'm probably not the target audience, I have to say I thought this book was terrific. I didn't know much about Common, although I had heard about Fox News coverage of his visits to the White House. When I saw him on the Daily Show last night it became clear that this Common wasn't the same guy that was villified by Fox. Once I started the book, I couldn't put it down. While I probably disagree with most of his politics, the observations he had about fatherhood, responsibility and being a man were universal. I reall. "Refreshing" according to C. Ellison. In an age where gangsta rap has become the face of hip-hop culture, and hip-hop culture is marketed and sold like a commodity by four or five white men who work for Clear Channel, it is refreshing to read a version of the black male experience that acknowledges our complex history and diversity in America. This is an autobiography written by a black intellectual who does not view himself as separate and apart from the vices and virtues of his community of origin. As a documentarian and participant in the streets of Chicago, Common's life journey demonstrates that b. Amazon Customer said Common is a great writer but what I enjoyed the most were the. Common is a great writer but what I enjoyed the most were the stories from his mother. One thing she said that stuck out in this book was "Your kids should fear you more than they fear their friends" or something to that affect. I learned so much about this man and it made me want to listen to his music. I've never been a Common fan because honestly I never heard his music, but I love true stories and this one was great

That is true. He never needed to "pimp the hood" to achieve his deserved success. He is an eloquent and honorable role model and his memoir is a perfect example of his depth as a human being. More importantly, his story is the story of all young people trying to grow up. This is not simply the story of an individual artist but a crucial page the history of hip hop itself." -Jelani Cobb, author of "The Substance of Hope""A powerful memoir that speaks to all audiences." -Queen Latifah"Common is a 360-degree human

He lives in Boulder with his wife. Best known as a star recording artist and actor, he has also independently published children’s books. . Common was born Lonnie Rashid Lynn in Chicago March 13, 1972. He has a daughter Omoye Assata Lynn, born in 1997.Adam Bradley is the author of Book of Rhymes: The Po