I don’t usually love Hollywood memoirs, but I still buy one every once in awhile when I respect and enjoy the writer. Lewis is not only a powerhouse performer (actor, singer, dancer, personality!), but I admire her commitment to raising awareness of police brutality and her honesty in sharing her experience living with bipolar disorder.

As someone who also lives with bipolar, it’s powerful to have a visible person speak candidly about it. I shared some of Lewis’ experience - it took YEARS to be properly diagnosed and get the right medication that allows me to be happy, healthy and calm. But once I did it was life-changing.

Pick this one up if you want to read fun stories about a fabulous woman who’s loved her life at a full sprint. You can also learn about what it’s like to experience bipolar, and her realities making it as a black woman in show business. It still wasn’t my favorite due to the genre but I’m glad I read this light-hearted and honest quick read as part of my #blackhistorymonth stack.