Gabrielle Union Books

In this collection of essays, actress Gabrielle Union tells personal and true stories about power, color, gender, feminism, and fame.

Recognized as a standout in 2021, this book has earned accolades from prestigious lists including Time's 100 Must Read Books and has been a New York Times Best Seller. It also features among Audible's Best of the Year and AV Club's Best Books to Buy. The book's compelling narrative and critical acclaim highlight its significance in contemporary literature, making it a must-read for fans and new readers alike.

Racial identity, pop culture, and delusions of perfection collide in an eye-opening memoir by fashion and beauty insider Danielle Prescod. Growing up Black in an elite, predominantly white community, Danielle found her identity increasingly invisible amidst the whitewashed media she consumed. She aspired to fit into this narrow mold, setting harmful goals that led her to endure painful chemical hair treatments in elementary school and to deprive herself of food during puberty. Her obsession with controlling her image through impeccable fashion choices drove her to pursue a career in beauty and fashion, navigating the storm of racist and sexist beauty standards. Assimilation was challenging, but Danielle became the "Token Black Girl," striving for social cache while climbing the media ladder, all while facing demeaning questions and assumptions from colleagues. After years of suppressing her emotions and true self, she turned a critical eye inward, confronting the motivations behind her self-destructive behaviors. With sharp wit and candor, this memoir unpacks the damaging effects of insidious white supremacy in media—both unconscious and strategic—while sharing a personal journey of recovery, celebrating identity, and dismantling social conditioning.

Inspired by the eagerly awaited birth of her daughter, Kaavia James Union Wade, ... author and ... actress Gabrielle Union pens a festive and universal love letter from parents to little ones, [meant to welcome] a baby to the party of life--Publisher marketing.

But the world has also shown us that we have a lot we still have to fight for- as women, as black women, as mothers, as aging women, as human beings, as friends. In You Got Anything Stronger?, I show you how this ever-changing life presents challenges, even as it gives me moments of pure joy.

Explore feelings and emotions through the charming character of Shady Baby in this engaging board book. Created by the bestselling trio of Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade, and Tara Nicole Whitaker, it offers a delightful way for young readers to understand and express their emotions. The vibrant illustrations and relatable themes make it an excellent choice for early childhood learning and bonding moments.

"After a long morning of being fabulous, Shady Baby heads to the park for a relaxing play session. But what does she find?! Some not-so-nice kids picking on others. Shady flashes them a look--her famous side eye--and teaches them that it's better to play nice. But when her feelings are hurt, will anyone stand (or crawl) by her side?"-- Provided by publisher