Never Would Have Made It
The Rise of Tyler Perry the Most Powerful Entertainer in Black America (And What it Really Took to Get Him There)
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3.4 • 58 Ratings
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
When it comes to Hollywood success stories none are more compelling than the journey of Tyler Perry from homelessness to top-grossing playwright and movie star. Melvin Childs, Executive Producer of Tyler Perry’s first national tour ‘I Know I’ve Been Changed’ takes readers behind the velvet rope and details how Tyler Perry went from obscurity to a household name. In Never Would Have Made It: The Rise of Tyler Perry, the Most Powerful Entertainer in Black America And What It Really Took To Get Him There, (Touch 1 Media, LLC., January 2012; Hard Cover $24.99, E-Book $9.99) Childs shares the true story of being a mentor, producer and friend to Tyler Perry he discovered in a state of doubt and disappointment, struggling for acceptance before small church audiences.
But Childs believed in the playwright and foresaw his success. Together they reinvented the format creating the framework for the Tyler Perry brand, today a multi-million dollar enterprise. In a riveting account of secret back room deals, illicit cash; backstabbing and double-dealing, the book is a portrait of human nature, big business, betrayal and ultimately finding forgiveness. A must read for Tyler Perry fans Never Would Have Made It is an inspirational story about using love and faith to overcome deceit and failure. The book’s uplifting message will resonate with those who have not received their due after sacrificing to contribute to the success of others.
Customer Reviews
Nerver would have made it.
Very believable story.
Keeping It Real
At first I assumed that this would be a book about a bitter person who claimed to help someone famous. However upon finishing this book I realized it was altogether different. NO ONE is successful on their own. All too often we are force fed the story of how they did it with out ever a mention of those people who were the catalyst in their success. Melvin tells it like he saw it without the crippling bitterness of someone who helped a person achieve their dream while getting left behind or sacrificing their own.
Never would have made it
Wow! Very good book, I could not put it down.
Makes me look at Tyler Perry differently .