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De vraies leçons de vies à travers ce livre, c’est magnifique de pouvoir se rendre compte que n’importe quel star est en fait un être humain comme n’importe qui sur cette Terre.

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Valentin Goyat

Très bien !

Commenté en France le 12 juillet 2022

Parfait !

Commenté en France le 20 février 2022

J’ai adoré ce livre. J’ai dévoré chaque page.

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Shelley Soden

Honesty but……

Commenté au Canada le 16 novembre 2021

I liked the book, however now I don’t like Will. I appreciate that he was so honest in the book, and he has taken an emotional journey; I just don’t care for where he landed. When for the first time he turns down an autograph for a Downs syndrome kid……that was it for me. If Will hasn’t figured out how to pick your spots, pick your moments & act graciously (not all or nothing like the autograph scenario) - then his journey failed him. I also don’t care for his arrogance. Yes he couches it with “I’m not being arrogant, it’s real fact” kind of thing, but that jus makes it sound worse. There are ways to validate, protect and realize yourself, with grace and not at the expense of others. Right after I finished the book I saw on ET that he did some scary stunt in public and I thought - “there he goes again, vying for attention”. I find it childish, sorry. I thought he was a better person. I guess his journey to becoming a great person —— will continue…..and then he performed another “attention getting” incident at the Oscars when he slapped Chris Rock. What a childish person that craves attention like a small child, he really needs to grow up.

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EW215

A New Understanding of Will - And Maybe Yourself

Commenté aux États-Unis le 9 novembre 2021

I am a big fan of biographical works and of both Mark Manson and Will Smith; and yet, this book leaves me feeling bittersweet. Will Smith has spent decades in our most beloved cultural works: Fresh Prince, Hitch, I Am Legend, Bad Boys, and Big Willie style to name a few. In many ways the thing we loved most about him wasn't his incredible catalog of work, but the "effortless" charisma that allowed him to take over the world. This book cuts directly against that image.

This book amounts to look behind the curtain of what made this icon who he is, warts and all. While it is incredibly insightful and well written - those of us who liked having him up on a pedestal for being superhuman will realize that he is imperfect like us all.

What you get in this book is life experiences from Will wrapped around singular ideas like "fear", "Power" and "Hope" and he uses those themes and stories to teach us lessons about life. This book left me with a new understanding of Will and myself - in my opinion, that's all a great biographical works should do.

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Wynne Phillips

Great book …but changes your thoughts on Will

Commenté au Royaume-Uni le 3 janvier 2022

Just finishing reading this book….which is extremely well written and flows well. I’d highly recommend everyone to buy it, as it provides a real insight into Will…it’s honest, even though you may wish you hadn’t read it if you’re a real fan….

The positives ? As I said well written, honest, frank and provides a deep understanding of Wills journey and what makes him tick….

The negatives ? The first 30/40% of the book is Will finding his way and you warm to the person, as you have to the person on screen…. However, once Will gets real success starting from the Fresh Prince period…he becomes narcissistic, up himself, completely self centred, obsessed about fame and his personal fortune, unlikeable, rude and deluded. If I had a £1 for every time he mentions that he’s the undisputed greatest actor in the world….I’d be wealthy too…. He’s not in the least humble, gracious or grounded. The way he describes his period with Muhammad Ali and Nelson Mandela….suggests he very much sees himself as being in the same category…. His description of deliberately interrupting a private conversation involving Stallone, Schwarzenegger and Willis to ask them “what he needs to do to ensure that he’s the greatest actor in the world” beggars belief….

As I said earlier, I’d very much recommend reading the book…even if it proves not to be what you thought it would be….

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Julie

Wonderful, Will !!!

Commenté au Royaume-Uni le 17 novembre 2021

I've given 5 stars and if I could give more, I would! I love Will; his music, his sheer brilliance as a movie star and his lovely presence wherever he goes. His book gives a fantastic insight of him being ...him. I couldn't put his book down for more than 5 minutes before picking it up again. Swiss Cottage time; I was there during my college days but sadly missed seeing him. His book is a great read which brought me into his life (virtually) and what a lovely feeling that is.

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Matthew J. McGaughey

Shameless Bragging Taken to a New Level

Commenté aux États-Unis le 23 novembre 2021

I've always been a fan of Will Smith's work, and I just assumed that he must be the decent guy he usually portrays. There's certainly no denying his impressive achievements in reaching the pinnacle of music, television, and film, a feat few have duplicated. The first part of this book was gripping, and the author comes across as honest and humble. The remainder of the book quickly degenerates into what can only be described as a monumental bragathon. We are repeatedly bludgeoned with tedious descriptions of how he is the most successful actor in the world and the greatest movie star of all time. Even if there is some truth to these assertions, I found them distasteful and even a little embarrassing. And as for the drivel about his ayahuasca trips, well.. words fail me. If you are already convinced that Will Smith is on the same level as Muhammad Ali and Nelson Mandela, you will love this book. If not, you may get a case of indigestion. Boo.

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