Raising Kanye: Life Lessons from the Mother of a Hip-Hop Superstar by Donda West

Description: Raising Kanye by Donda West, Karen Hunter, Kanye West As the mother of hip-hop superstar Kanye West, Donda West has watched her son grow from a brilliant baby boy with all the intimations of fame and fortune to one of the hottest rappers on the music scene. And she has every right to be proud: she raised her son with strong moral values, teaching him right from wrong and helping him become the man he is today. In "Raising Kanye," Donda not only pays homage to her famous son but reflects on all the things she learned about being his mother along the way.Featuring never-before-seen photos and compelling personal anecdotes, Dondas powerful and inspiring memoir reveals everything from the difficulties she faced as a single mother in the African-American community to her later experiences as Kanyes manager as he rose to superstardom. Speaking frankly about her sons reputation as a "Mamas Boy," and his memorable public outbursts about gay rights and President George W. Bush, Donda supports her son without exception, and here she shares the invaluable wisdom she has taken away from each experience -- passion, tolerance, patience, and above all, always telling the truth. Ultimately, she not only expresses what her famously talented son has meant to her but what he has meant to music and an entire generation. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The mother of rap superstar Kanye West shares her experiences on being a single mother raising a celebrity.As the mother of hip-hop superstar Kanye West, Donda West has watched her son grow from a brilliant baby boy with all the intimations of fame and fortune to one of the hottest rappers on the music scene. And she has every right to be proud: she raised her son with strong moral values, teaching him right from wrong and helping him become the man he is today. In Raising Kanye, Donda not only pays homage to her famous son but reflects on all the things she learned about being his mother along the way. Featuring never-before-seen photos and compelling personal anecdotes, Dondas powerful and inspiring memoir reveals everything from the difficulties she faced as a single mother in the African American community to her later experiences as Kanyes manager as he rose to superstardom. Speaking frankly about her sons reputation as a "Mamas Boy," and his memorable public outbursts about gay rights and President George W. Bush, Donda supports her son without exception, and here she shares the invaluable wisdom she has taken away from each experience—passion, tolerance, patience, and above all, always telling the truth. Ultimately, she not only expresses what her famously talented son has meant to her but what he has meant to music and an entire generation. Author Biography Donda West previously served as the Chair of the English Department at Chicago State University. Karen Hunter is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, a celebrated radio talk-show host, and coauthor of numerous New York Times bestsellers, including Confessions of a Video Vixen, On the Down Low, and Wendys Got the Heat. She is also an assistant professor in the Film & Media Department at Hunter College. Details ISBN141654478X Author Kanye West Language English ISBN-10 141654478X ISBN-13 9781416544784 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2009 Short Title RAISING KANYE Illustrations Yes DEWEY B Subtitle Life Lessons from the Mother of a Hip-Hop Superstar UK Release Date 2009-03-12 Imprint Gallery Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2009-03-12 NZ Release Date 2009-03-12 US Release Date 2009-03-12 Pages 240 Publisher Simon & Schuster Publication Date 2009-03-12 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160795845;

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