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    Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe
    Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe
    Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe
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    Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe

    Written by Jeezy

    Narrated by Jay "Jeezy" Jenkins

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    NEW YORK TIMES and WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER

    To Jeezy’s legion of fans, his name is synonymous with hustle, grit, and the integrity to go out there and achieve your dreams. In his first book, Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe, Jeezy shares never heard stories of what it took for him to beat the odds and get out of the streets, his mindset he carefully honed to get an edge, and the lessons that changed his life and business.

    Born into poverty and raised in a small town in the middle of South Georgia’s so-called “Black belt,” Jeezy realized at an early age that nothing was going to come easy, there were no handouts headed his way, and if he ever wanted anything in life, he was going to have to get out there and get it on his own. So that’s what he did. 

    Now, for the first time, Jeezy retraces his steps, going back to day one to share how he turned nothing into something, stayed solid, survived the trap, and triumphed over adversity to become the successful artist, father, husband, entrepreneur, and philanthropist that he is today. 

    Adversity for Sale isn’t a street memoir. Like his music, these pages are filled with lessons from his deeply personal story to motivate you to go out and get after your dream.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins Leadership
    Release dateAug 8, 2023
    ISBN9781400236275
    Author

    Jeezy

    Jay "Jeezy" Jenkins is a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum recording artist, businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist.

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    4.5/5

    131 ratings22 reviews

    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to be an inspiring and authentic account of Jeezy's life and career. They appreciate the author's vulnerability in discussing mental health and the personal stories of triumph and disaster. The book brings back memories and offers wisdom, making it a great listen for fans of Jeezy. Many readers were pleasantly surprised by the level of introspection and authenticity, and some even consider adding it to their curriculum. Overall, this book is highly recommended for its motivating and captivating content.

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    • 5/5
      Worth your time. Good listen. Jeezy is hands down my favorite rapper from the South. It was good to put some stories behind some of those times back then.

      2 people found this helpful

    • 5/5
      One of the best books I’ve listened to in while. I knew nothing about this man’s life or career but this book helped piece it together for me. What an inspiring book. I highly recommend it to anyone who needs external mentorship to stay the course.

      2 people found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Great book! I loved every single chapter of it. This is good
    • 5/5
      & I loved it!!! Definitely going to keep it on rotation. I played it while I was driving and it felt like I was riding with an OG.
    • 5/5
      This was a great book. A MUST READ/ listen to!
    • 5/5
      Bruuh I love this book! Finished it in a week! You can feel like you right there with him. And the fact that he narrates it himself is what we need more of. 11/10 fr ?
    • 5/5
      I really loved it and enjoyed every second of it
    • 5/5
      Absolutely incredible. Amazing storytelling from a guy who is a professional writer. Makes sense that his rap skills would translate to a book. So real, raw, captivating, intense, powerful. A must read for any rap fan or human.
    • 5/5
      1000/10
      Wow!!!!!
      The real shall prevail, great book from beginning to end.! I could feel every word on every page
    • 5/5
      This book is 10’s all the way across the board!!!
    • 5/5
      Good read. Thanks for sharing your story and not being afraid to show your vulnerability with mental health.
    • 5/5
      I have been a Young Jezzy fan for as long as I can remember. Some would say I’m his biggest fan. This book gave me a deeper understanding of his journey. I love every moment of it.
    • 5/5
      Much respect. Hands down better than I expected & inspiring.
    • 5/5
      I am surprised how much I loved this book. My upbringing was so different. The level of introspection and authenticity was inspiring. I laughed, cried and said “hell yeah” throughout the chapters. Thinking about adding this book to my curriculum for the graduate course I teach. Thank you!
    • 5/5
      Worth checking out for a real Jeezy fan stay strap
    • 5/5
      We need a part 2. Great HipHop bio. Jeezy the great !
    • 5/5
      I dig the tales of triumph and disaster. Great listen.
    • 5/5
      I absolutely love the fact that Jeezy himself decided to do the voiceover for Adversity for Sale. I was able to get a glimpse of real life from the artist’s actual life experiences. I like when he raps some of the songs while reading the book. It’s priceless. Jeezy made it out the streets and this book records the struggles and successes that he went through almost vividly to get to where he’s at today. I’m a hip hop head, but he did a fabulous job with this one!
    • 5/5
      Loved it… One of my favorite artist. Good listen. ??
    • 5/5
      Growing up in Atlanta, Georgia this book brought back so many memories, and yet it gave so many nuggets of wisdom. It’s always good when you can hear the author reading their written work it just makes for a better experience.
    • 5/5
      Dope!!! Very motivating! Definitely have even more respect for him after this one!
    • 5/5
      Listened while I did a night shift. Well presented jeezy. This book is an inspiration.