One Day It’ll All Make Sense Commentary/Review by Miko Cannon Deale
A week ago I was reading an article on book releases. I'd stumbled across an article on Common's new book "One day It'll All Make Sense", written by Common and Adam Bradley. I had to admit I was very intrigued by just the title. What was the purpose? Why did he pick that as the book‘s title? Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr. aka Common had written a book. Wow! I love his music, but what would this book entail? I had to know! This memoir tells a story most have never heard. Beginning with the explosive revelation of 18-monthold Common and his mother being kidnapped at gun point by his father – this intimate work gives the reader a window into Common‘s childhood, teens, and his path into manhood - A journey that Maya Angelou proclaim as one from a rapper to eloquent poet. Each chapter begins with a letter from Common to various people in his life: His daughter, his mother, his grandmother, lost loves, Erykah Badu, fellow artist such as Kanye, Ice Cube, and even his fans. Common elaborates on his very public and controversial invitation to the White House from President Obama. His story is reminiscent of so many young black men in our inner cities. It‘s a well-written narrative about an unassuming Hip Hop icon who has managed to keep a relative low profile. A must read from the foreword to the books end. This je ne sais quoi of storytelling offers up juicy anecdote and stories that will be of interest to many. Now I understand and agree that the paths that intertwine on the boulevards of life…and the quest for success….WILL one day make sense. Curl up with this good book!
Miko Cannon Deale is the proud mother of three, wife to a devoted husband, CEO of Jamillians, a gift basket company, writer and author. Miko is a native of Los Angeles, California currently living in Atlanta, Georgia. You can reach her at mikocannon@gmail.com , her blog at http://wp.me/1 and visit her company at www.facebook.com/jamillians. She's also an encourager..... so be encouraged!