I Am Debra Lee: A Memoir

A riveting memoir by the former CEO of Black Entertainment Television (BET), about the glamorous and ugly moments of being a high-powered Black woman executive in the entertainment industry. As an incredible glass-ceiling breaker and the woman who brought timeless television shows like The Game and Being Mary Jane to cable, Debra Lee has been the visionary responsible for elevating Black images and storytelling for decades. Now she's telling her own story, in an intimate and eye-opening tale about the triumphant and tricky moments of a career in entertainment. I Am Debra Lee&nbsp;is a page-turner, filled with deeply personal revelations, juicy celebrity intel, and electrifying behind-the-scenes stories that reveal how she went from a girl raised in the segregated South to leading the first Black company traded on the New York Stock Exchange and how she juggled social responsibility while managing a company targeted toward the Black community. In a rousing narrative, Lee writes: "I don't just love Black culture--the magic in our hair, the swagger in our steps, the particular way we can say 'alright now' to fit our changing moods--Black culture saved me." In her exciting debut, she answers all of our questions about building an unapologetically Black enterprise as a Black woman. What to do when you're forced to attend a board meeting eight weeks after a C-section. How to manage a team of men when you're the first female CEO at the company. How she learned the hard way to say no to those in power when their vision didn't align with her purpose. I Am Debra Lee&nbsp;tackles lessons that women CEOs rarely dare to. She addresses her personal struggles with motherhood and "having it all," navigating reproductive choice, fertility, and #MeToo while achieving great professional success. Being Black and a woman in corporate life isn't easy for anyone.&nbsp;But Lee shows how she evolved from a shy girl who dreaded public speaking to becoming a force to be reckoned with as she helped build the leading entertainment company for Black audiences and consumers of Black culture globally. &#8203;I Am Debra Lee is a must-read for all strivers in any industry. Lee is a truthteller about the critical choices that Black leaders face. As she has done her whole career, in this book, she opens the door for others to come after her, by sharing the truth behind her own inspiring story of power, perseverance, and success.

Lee, Debra

Humor & Entertainment

Legacy Lit

A riveting memoir by the former CEO of Black Entertainment Television (BET), about the glamorous and ugly moments of being a high-powered Black woman executive in the entertainment industry. Debra Lee has been the visionary responsible for elevating Black images and storytelling for decades with timeless television shows like The Game and Being Mary Jane. Now she's telling her own story, in a page-turner, filled with electrifying behind-the-scenes stories that reveal how she went from a girl raised in the segregated South to leading the first Black company traded on the New York Stock Exchange and how she juggled social responsibility while managing a company targeted toward the Black community. &nbsp; Lee answers all of our questions about building an unapologetically Black enterprise as a Black woman. What to do when you're forced to attend a board meeting eight weeks after a C-section. How to manage a team of men when you're the first female CEO at the company. How she learned the hard way to say no to those in power when their vision didn't align with her purpose. I Am Debra Lee&nbsp;tackles lessons that women CEOs rarely dare to. She addresses her personal struggles with motherhood and "having it all," navigating reproductive choice, fertility, and #MeToo as she helped build the leading entertainment company for Black audiences globally. As she has done her whole career, in this book, she opens the door for others to come after her, by sharing the truth behind her own inspiring story of power, perseverance, and success. &nbsp; "Debra Lee is a force! I love her candor and vulnerability within these pages. I Am Debra Lee is designed to make an impact." &nbsp;-Alicia Keys &nbsp; "I was glued to Debra's every word in this memoir." -Taraji P. Henson

Hats (TWIG Books)

Wright-Group

Take a crazy and fast roller coaster ride as the author describes her life very openly and candidly on every page. She grew up the sheriff’s kid, discovered, after she had married her first husband, that he had connections to the mob, and lost a fiancé, a city firefighter, tragically a few months before their wedding. You will read all about her adventures that include crime stories, intrigue, and mysteries. You will laugh, you will cry, and sometimes you will shake your head in wonderment as you read about the unbelievable trials and storms that she has lived through. Witness firsthand how her life serves as a warning and as an encouragement to others. You will read about her undying faith and how it brought her through all of her darkest days and into the light. Her autobiography includes a very powerful message that anyone can benefit from as she helps others to explore their own personal faith walk through this oftentimes troublesome world.

It Is What It Is .....But It Wasn't A Tragedy: A sharing about life challenges, worldly living, redemption, and new beginnings

Religion & Spirituality

Valens, Frankie

Christian Books & Bibles

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Out of his mind with grief from the tragic death of his young son, Dick Jones is determined to permanently end his misery. He's a second away from putting a bullet in his head when fate or the devil herself intervenes.

See Dick Run

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Mystery

The Book of Lulu 
By: Debra Lee\nThe Book of Lulu is dedicated to the biker cat lover who appreciates humor and wisdom. It started with a whisper in Debra Lee's ear while driving home, nudging her to the animal shelter. The shelter was closing, and the building condemned. Only a small shed with a sick dog, a pregnant cat, and a cat named Lulu remained. She just needed to rescue a cat. Little did Debra know, Lulu would rescue her. She took Lulu home that day, and the journey began.\nThe Book of Lulu is a story of diving deep into the soul where the whispers live. A story of acceptance, letting go, and moving on.

The Book of Lulu

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

Rosedog Books

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