Around the Way Girl

In her inspiring and humorous memoir, Around the Way Girl, Taraji P. Henson, the Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner, offers a candid look at her journey through Hollywood and her experiences with family and motherhood. Drawing on her upbringing and the resilience of her parents, she shares the challenges and triumphs of being a single mother while pursuing her acting dreams. With a blend of laugh-out-loud humor and heartfelt storytelling, Henson reflects on her education at Howard University and the persistence needed to carve out significant roles for women of color in the industry. This memoir celebrates authenticity and the joy of living one’s truth amidst adversity.