Around the Way Girl is actor Taraji P. Henson’s candid, deeply personal memoir, co-authored with Denene Millner. Henson reflects on her complex relationship with her father, Boris—a Vietnam vet who faced hardships and struggles, yet remains central to her personal story. She opens up about being a single mother, reclaiming what others viewed as a burden, and treating it as a profound gift. From Howard University training to navigating Hollywood’s biases against women of color, she shares her path with humor and determination. Read it here for free
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