Girls Hold up This World

Anyone who has an initial negative response to this book....is just jaded (not Jada) and detached from his or her emotions. And probably headed at 120mph towards hardened arteries and a face full of sourpus wrinkles..(or doesn't really like black folks) how 'bout that? (and I've read a couple of bitter reviews.) Here's an ador-a-blay one:

A Customer Review I found on Barnes and Noble.

Lauren Reed-Gibson (drreedgibson@yahoo.com), 15, violinist/dancer from Det, Mi, May 19, 2005,
It's a comforting book. I loved the book. I bought the first book at Borders, in Dearborn, Mi. The book comforts me when I am down. I know being a 15 yr old myself is a hard thing. A lot of elder women try to encourage young females to believe in them selves, and with the support of her writing a book about it was outstanding. Some people may not like it because every body else is doing it, but since every one is on the same page, trying to make the world a better place by helping young females is a great idea. If we work harder the job will get done. keep up the good work Jada, thanks to my #1 fan God,mommy(Valerie),Grams,Maya Angelou,Sister Souljah,Venus & Serena,Oprah,Madonna,and every other female who has supported girls to believing and achieving thier goals/dreams. Much love from Lauren Reed-Gibson, Jada's #1 fan

Couldn't ya just.....

Now....the response of a 15 year old girl...at 15....I was deciding whether or not life had enough to offer for me to stick around.

I want to buy 40 copies of this book....have them signed by Jada Pinkett Smith and Donyell Kennedy - McCullough, package them up....and send them to 40 of the women in my life...from my Grandmothers to cousins to friends I no longer associate with.....Simply... beyond cute and loving. I walked to Barnes and Nobles today....just to check out the children's book section...I feel secure enough now that the first installment of my own is completed and beyond words. Did not intend on buying any children's books....just looking. Hadn't really heard much about the book.....knew it was in existence but wasn't running out to buy it.....especially since I'm in my (early) 30's. Well.....tears welled up....and yes now that the blanket of depression has been lifted and I'm experiencing life the way I'm used to.... in vivid colors.....I have a heightened sense of emotion towards all things.....good or bad.....ice cream, a good movie, an ocean breeze, roasted beet salad, rain, sun, Fiji water (and ice made from it)climbing stairs, stubbing my toe, a good song, a bad song,....walking 2.3 miles (uphill) to Barnes and Nobles...opening "Girls Hold Up This World" and tearing up third page in and about to really cry over this very adorable book.....If GOD came to me to strike a deal and said "You would die now, but you'd come back in 9 months as Jada Pinkett Smith's daughter.....I'd have to consider.....

I also bought a book...I"m not going to be able to read for a loooooonnnnnggggg time...This is why I don't go to bookstores....I'm on the bookstore wagon....and I fell off today...I bought..."A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius" right...the title is brilliant....but this guy appears to be in the middle of a nervous breakdown and trying to take us with him....he'll have to excuse me for a while..I'm not in the mood.

What I really wanted was A Lotus Grows In The Mud, by Goldie Hawn
(man I was just talking about her)....you tell 'em Goldie.....the book was heavy and I swear that little 2 mile walk......5 minute car drive....hour uphill for me....pitiful....almost broke me and I already had things to carry. I'll have to pick her up...in vehicle. I wanna go out and buy a coffee table so I can put Mrs Pinkett-Smith's book on it......ooooooohhhh their little girl is Darling. Her nickname should be Darla..good night.