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.

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

How you treat others is the most important gift you can give

The narrator was the author of the book and it made the story have more meaning

Angel from Heaven

What an amazing down to earth person is the author. By the end of narration I felt I was present the whole time and lived it with her .I'm glad I watched Tamron Hall and found this book.In a way it made me stronger to face grief when the time comes since ny mother is getting closer to 90.We went thru a similar situation when my father was murdered in his place of business for 20.00. back in 1969 when we had just immigrated from Greece just two years before.My mother,a young girl with 3 small children was left alone to raise us and she fought like a lion the system.Thank you Nicole.