Will – Will Smith

One of the most dynamic and globally recognized entertainment forces of our time opens up about his life, taking the work of learning to the point where external success, internal happiness, and human connection align in a bold and inspiring book. Will tells the story of an amazing journey through the world of music and film that has ever been experienced.

Will Smith’s transformation from a kid in West Philadelphia to one of the biggest rap stars of his era, and then one of the biggest stars in Hollywood history, is an epic story—but that’s only half the story.

With good reason, Will Smith thought he had won in life: not only was his success unparalleled, but his entire family was at the top of the entertainment world. They didn’t see it that way: they felt like circus performers in his circus, a job they hadn’t signed up for seven days a week. It turned out that Will Smith’s education was never ending.

This memoir is a journey of self-discovery, connecting all that your will can get you and all that it can save you. Written with the help of Mark Manson, author of the multi-million-selling bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Will is the story of one man’s self-discovery, written in a way that helps others do the same. Few of us know the pressure of performing on the world’s biggest stages for the highest stakes, but we can all understand that the fuel that drives us to take it all home for one stage of our journey is something we must all take seriously and change if necessary. A truly enjoyable life with universal value and a story that is absurdly funny, even amazing, the book of Will, like its author, incorporates other tools.

Will Smith is an actor, producer, and musician, and a multiple-time Academy Award nominee.

The award-winning and Grammy and NAACP Award winner has enjoyed a diverse career that includes films, television shows, and multi-platinum albums. He has set numerous box office records, including the most consecutive $100 million-grossing films (eight). He and his wife, Will and Jada Smith, founded the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation to improve lives by providing invaluable resources for individual and collective empowerment in the areas of arts and education, social empowerment, health and wellness, and sustainability.