I found Jada’s memoir to be emotionally and spiritually deep. I did not know much of Jada’s story whatsoever and was surprised time and again as I read. The dangerous environment she grew up in was quite foreign to me, having grown up in Australia. I had no idea her parents were both drug addicts, and she became a drug dealer in her teen years. Her relationship with Tupac was interesting and the many deaths she experienced, including Tupac’s, must have been very painful. She delves into how she suppressed grief, she suppressed her own depression and issues with her self-worth for many years. More than once she experienced suicidal ideation. I wouldn’t have guessed, had I not read about it here.
Jada shares blogposts at the end of each chapter that help the reader to identify areas of trauma, pain, issues with their parents and other relationships, nudging the reader toward awareness and greater-wholeness—even greater worthiness as the book is titled. She shares some of her experiences with different religious belief systems, therapists and medicines. She talks about books that have impacted her, spiritual teachers, some of whom she has met, causes like human trafficking, how the red table talk developed, her experiences as an actress and as a musician, and ultimately how she has progressed in her search for meaning and significance.
Jada also shares about her marriage with Will. How they have never “cheated” because they always discussed their sexual engagements and had something similar to an “open” marriage. They are none-the-less “ride-or-die” companions. They have lived separately at times but never divorced and as I far as I can tell, have no intention of ever divorcing. They work together and share family for life. Jada even goes into the details around what happened between Will Smith and Chris Rock. That was super interesting—especially Jada’s response to be even more dedicated to her relationship with Will. They are still husband and wife and I hope they will find themselves coming closer together as they both explore their worth, their spirituality, their personalities, their dreams and hopes for the future.
I thoroughly enjoyed Jada’s memoir!
