The Real Friday Jones: A Self-Help Memoir

By Khansa Jones-Muhammad

The Real Friday Jones," unveils a brutally honest inside view of what it is like growing up in the shadow of a famous sibling. Ali Shaheed Muhammad internationally known DJ of the critically acclaimed group A Tribe Called Quest, recognized for "the sugar cuts," a music pioneer in his own right, had a little sister born to the same parents just 14 months after him, Friday Jones. Her true story overflows with the things movies are made of, yet there were no fans, fame, or fortune on Friday's journey. Ali Shaheed Muhammad has provided dance beats and hits for almost three decades to fans around the world. "The Real Friday Jones," explores how his lesser known sister's formative years of sex, violence, and abandonment collide with an adult Friday as she reflects on bad relationships and hostile work environments, all while trying to redefine her "self- concept." Travel with Friday as she digs herself out of the rabbit hole, finding the tools for both self discovery and forgiveness, that have created the indomitable success story we know today. This emotionally raw memoir will empower those who have been through the toughest of times to rebuild their lives and cultivate their authentic voice in an "unapologetic" way

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1937269604
• ISBN13: 9781937269609
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: Khansa Jones-Muhammad
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"