Think You'll Be Happy

Moving Through Grief with Grit, Grace, and Gratitude

De: Nicole Avant

Narrado por: Nicole Avant

A NATIONAL BESTSELLER!

“Nicole Avant gives a raw and courageous look into how she found the light in her darkest moment. She reminds us that grief is different for everyone, and we have the power to move through it in our own unique way.” —Cleo Wade, New York Times Bestselling Author

“A love song to a great woman told through the eyes of the great woman she created.”—Tyler Perry

The USA Today bestseller, a spirit-lifting memoir on how to turn pain into purpose, how to live always in gratitude, and how to face down tragedy and turn it into love.

Nicole Avant—diplomat, philanthropist, filmmaker—grew up surrounded by some of the most extraordinary artists of our time: Bill Withers, Oprah Winfrey, Quincy Jones, Sidney Poitier. Her parents—entertainment mogul, Clarence Avant, and legendary philanthropist, Jacqueline Avant—turned their home into a place of refuge and inspiration for a generation of geniuses. Nicole drew on that magical upbringing to create a stellar career in the music business, become the U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas, and produce critically acclaimed award-winning films and documentaries. Then, an unthinkable tragedy struck: her mother was fatally shot in December 2021.

In this searing and inspiring memoir, Nicole turns the pain of her family’s loss into the fuel that pushes her forward into an even more committed life of love and activism: “We can’t banish evil,” she writes. “We have to learn to swim through trauma and live for all of those who can’t.” Turning tragedy into inspiration, Think You’ll Be Happy—her mom’s last words to Nicole—provides a roadmap for anyone working to remain positive and anchored in hope.

©2023 Nicole Avant (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers

The lesson children learn from their parents

The overall book was great. Sorry for the death of her mom. But loved the relationship she had with her parents and how she learned lots of nuggets from them and now understand them as an adult- it is what it is…..love is how you react not what you receive….forgiveness is a gift of peace there were many and I think it’s so wonderful she has all these sayings to hold onto from her parents. May the rest in eternal peace

Very comforting book

I loved hearing about her mom and family. I loved especially the last chapter - we all will go through trauma and grief and how to best deal with it. Thank you.

The encouragement I did not know I needed

After losing my father, in 2022, I found a different kind of grit. This book gave me language for the times that I could not explain in life. This will definitely be a book that I continue to pass on to other people.

A true story of grit, grace and gratitude!

Nicole eloquently captured the essence of her beautiful mother! Authentic story telling at its best!

Raw, Real, and Healing

Made me focus on forgiveness and how to deal with grief. Will I choose to waddle in my situation or move forward choosing joy and positivity?

Love & honesty in every single word!

What a great read (listen) Nicole’s review of her life allowed me to go along the ride with her and experience it all. The joy, the lessons, the uncomfortableness of growing up, parental shit, private thoughts…all the “stuff” that encompasses a whole life. Thank you for the transparency and the amazing story of an amazing woman her MoM. Spending time with this book stretched my faith a bit and encouraged more love and more action to remain a “do gooder”. In the spirit of Jackie Avant I will continue to serve at the highest level with the best integrity.

Jackie "your mom" would have been incredibly proud!

Obviously, I do not know the author or did I know her mother yet, as a mother, a daughter and someone who has dealt with a number of tragic losses in life this book captures the choice we have to keep moving forward after a shattering loss.
Her ability to share this truth and align it with her faith and scripture is extraordinary.
I am very grateful to have heard about this book on Hoda's podcast and look forward to recommending it in the future.

A Beautiful Mother and Woman

You have a beautiful legacy now keep showing up and thank you for your love to GOD people and sharing your gift of a strong family and friendship.

How beautifully this story is told while grieving the loss of Jackie Avant.

I loved every story told within this story. I am able to respect how others grieve. It made me think of the love I have for my family

Touching, real, and heartfelt

Nicole, I thank you for sharing your life, grief, and how you're coping with life. The emotions are raw and felt. You've opened your heart to the world and showed us that remaining faithful to the word of God and your belief has taken you step by step, day by day. When I saw your interview with Oprah, it touched my heart and lead me to purchase a book for a friend and to download the Audible for myself. I listened to your story for the last few days and oh how it has touched my soul. I got alot from your book and I thank you wholeheartedly. My condolences to you and your family on your loss and may God continue to bless you on this journey we call life.

Tara L. Graham