More Myself: A Journey

· Macmillan · Narrated by Alicia Keys, America Ferrera, Bono, Clive Davis, Craig Cook, DJ Walton, Jay-Z, Krucial, Leigh Blake, Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Swizz Beats, and Terry Augelo
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19 reviews
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This audiobook is read by Alicia Keys, with special guest appearances by family and friends, including Oprah Winfrey, Jay-Z, and Michelle Obama.

In her intimate memoir, More Myself, Alicia Keys shares her quest for truth: about herself, her past, and her shift from sacrificing her spirit to celebrating her worth.

One of the most celebrated musicians of our time, Alicia Keys has enraptured the nation with her heartfelt lyrics, extraordinary vocal range, and soul-stirring piano compositions. Yet away from the spotlight, Alicia has grappled with private heartache over the challenging and complex relationship with her father, the people-pleasing nature that characterized her early career, the loss of privacy surrounding her romantic relationships, and the oppressive expectations of female perfection.

Since her rise to fame, Alicia’s public persona has belied a deep personal truth: she has spent years not fully recognizing or honoring her own worth. After withholding parts of herself for so long, she is at last exploring the questions that live at the heart of her story: Who am I, really? And once I discover that truth, how can I become brave enough to embrace it?

More Myself is part autobiography, part narrative documentary. Alicia’s journey is revealed not only through her own candid recounting, but also through vivid recollections from those who have walked alongside her. The result is a 360-degree perspective on Alicia’s path: from her girlhood in Hell’s Kitchen and Harlem, to the process of self-discovery she’s still navigating.

With the raw honesty that epitomizes Alicia’s artistry, More Myself is at once a riveting account and a clarion call to readers: to define themselves in a world that rarely encourages a true and unique identity.

Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award 2020.

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4.7
19 reviews
Kundai Nachito
April 3, 2020
Such a beautiful listen - her voice, singing & piano playing definitely makes this a pristine audiobook experience. If you are a fan of Alicia Keys or rather part of #AKFam like me, you realise through this book that AK is already a very open artist as the book doesn't offer loads of new information as I thought it might. However, the few unknown stories told hold so much depth, beauty & lessons I will remember & reference forever. The writing is stellar - poetic at times, dare I say may even surpass some of the lyrics in Alicia's best written songs (Unthinkable, Pray for Forgiveness, One Thing etc). The introductions by her guests - Jay Z, Oprah, Michelle Obama, her parents & husband are the cherry on top of the masterful telling of her journey. If you are not already drawn into Alicia Keys this is certainly a book that will draw you in but not just to her but also draw you in to yourself. It has left me contemplating what choices I should be making to become more myself.
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Carol Mcleod
April 6, 2020
I loved how relaxing it was, my first audio, l could do ironing and listen to Alicia Keys beautiful story and her voice is soo relaxing, I'd definitely get audio from now on, Fantastic insights into Alicia's life journey I'd highly recommend.
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Stel X
April 6, 2020
love this person's spirit (this girl is really on fire
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About the author

Alicia Keys is a modern-day Renaissance woman – a fifteen-time Grammy Award-winning artist/songwriter/musician/producer, an accomplished actress, a New York Times bestselling author, a film/television and Broadway producer, an entrepreneur, and a powerful force in the world of activism. Since the release of her monumental 2001 debut album, songs in A minor, Keys has sold over 40 million records and built an unparalleled repertoire of hits and accomplishments. Keys resides in the New York City area with her husband, super-producer/visionary and entrepreneur Swizz Beatz, and their children. More Myself is her memoir.

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