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Act Like You Got Some Sense

And Other Things My Daughters Taught Me

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Act Like You Got Some Sense

By: Jamie Foxx
Narrated by: Jamie Foxx, Corinne Foxx
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From Academy Award-winning multi-talent Jamie Foxx, a hilariously candid look at the joys and pitfalls of being the father of two daughters.

Jamie Foxx has won an Academy Award and a Grammy Award, laughed with sitting presidents, and partied with the biggest names in hip-hop. But he is most proud of his role as father to two very independent young women, Corinne and Anelise. Jamie might not always know what he’s doing when it comes to raising girls—especially when they talk to him about TikTok (PlikPlok?) and don’t share his enthusiasm for flashy Rolls Royces—but he does his best to show up for them every single day.

Luckily, he has a strong example to follow: his beloved late grandmother, Estelle Marie Talley. Jamie learned everything he knows about parenting from the fierce woman who raised him: As he puts it, she’s “Madea before Tyler Perry put on the pumps and the gray wig.”

In Act Like You Got Some Sense—a title inspired by Estelle—Jamie shares up close and personal stories about the tough love and old-school values he learned growing up in the small town of Terrell, Texas; his early days trying to make it in Hollywood; the joys and challenges of achieving stardom; and how each phase of his life shaped his parenting journey. Hilarious, poignant, and always brutally honest, this is Jamie Foxx like we’ve never seen him before.

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"In this debut full of genuine reflection and heartfelt humor, actor and comedian Foxx riffs on parenting (“You ain’t ready for it”) and the life experiences that gradually helped shape him as a father. . . Foxx writes in a jovial manner, with jokes flying constantly. . . Yet where this book truly excels is in its honesty, offering an intimate look past Jamie Foxx the famous actor to reveal a relatable figure."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
"A practical, sometimes profane, always entertaining guide to the fine art of parenting."—Kirkus Reviews
"In cheerfully meandering stories, Foxx displays his comedic timing and pacing and is always entertaining, blending the folksy yet hard-edged wisdom of his adoptive grandmother with hard-won, more worldly "New Dad" sensibilities. . . Foxx's parenting-advice book is the equivalent of a vitamin-packed smoothie: sweet, fun, and easy to enjoy, full of slyly concealed nourishment and goodness."—Booklist

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It's inspiring how Jamie allowed us a look into his journey thus far. His stories with finding how to parent each daughter differently was refreshing. We know all people struggle with parenting but when you see someone always "put together" you think they have everything in order. Well not Jamie and he is so willing to let you know how he messed up and grew from it.

Amazing Dad stories

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Highly recommend. Loved the book. Finished in one day while knocking off my to do list. Had to rewind a few times or restart a few chapters because I didn't want to miss a word. Much respect to his grandmother who not just raised him, but raised him up! She gave him just enough security, love and respect, empathy and wisdom, drive and courage, physical and mental skills to give him the chance to succeed in life and help others do the same. The man is a thinker, and not just the crazy idea having kind, although he's had a few. Now, he's passing it on by teaching his daughter's how to think wisely for themselves, and now the general public. Thanks for sharing Foxes!

Life lessons without the beat down!

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I saw a clip of Jamie Foxx on The Ellen Show promoting this book. This is the first time I have felt the need to read/listen to a book after seeing it on a talk show. Truly the first time ever. Also, I was never a super fan of Jamie Foxx, just an occasional fan. You should know that I am not a parent and not a man. Yet, I decided to listen to this book anyway. I am SO GLAD I did. The writing is beautiful. The stories are engaging. I laughed out loud, all by myself, multiple times. Listening to Jamie Foxx is very enjoyable. I will recommend this book to everyone. Great read, great listen. I am now a total super fan of Mr. Foxx.

Loved it! READ IT or LISTEN TO IT!

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Jamie is one of those actors I like, he is multi-talented and his book has given more insight into his life.

Insight of Jamie Foxx's life

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I give Foxx credit for his blunt honesty about being a father. He takes it very seriously!!

Honesty

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