Keba Richardson 'The Journey Of Un-Becoming' Interview | Respect the Author
Where are you from?: Riverdale GA
Tell us the story of how you got into writing
I was approached after a presentation by a New York Times Best selling author who heard a small piece of my story during the presentation. He later convinced me to write a memoir
What was your favorite book growing up?
The babysitters club books
What is your favorite book as an adult?
The 4 Agreements
What is the name of your new book?
The Journey Of Un-Becoming
What inspired you to write the book?
Wanting to help other people
Tell us more about your new book
Synopsis:
Who are you?
It’s a very simple question, however most people cannot truthfully answer.
Why?
Because most of us become who we are taught to become without understanding how or why.
We spend our whole lives trying to become what society, our parents, peers, and social media tells us we should become.
But who are we really?
Doctor, lawyer, teacher, preacher, influencer, rapper, singer, wife, husband, divorcee, dope boy, stripper, scammer,entrepreneur...
These are titles that we learn to become.
But if you were to remove all of the titles, accolades, designer clothes, and foreign cars, what would be left, who would you be?
I’ve been labeled as a teen mom, stripper, college graduate, wife, divorcee, entrepreneur, etc...
What I’ve discovered is that none of those titles define who I am at the core as a person.
Ironically I had to UN-BECOME all of the labels and titles I’d allowed society to place on me so I could find the woman I was truly meant to be.
In this book I openly and unabashedly share my journey of UN-BECOMING in the hopes that you will find the courage to take that journey inward so you can un-become everything you thought you were and find YOU.. The Real YOU!
Where do you go to get into writing mode?
Home in my office or in bed
Who needs to read this book?
Everyone in the African American community over the age of 17
Who inspires you?
Maya Angelou
Ava Duvernay
Toni Morrison
Nipsey Hussle
How important is reading and literacy for youth in this world?
Extremely important
What is some advice you would give to someone with a dream to create something they dream of?
Hold the vision and TRUST THE PROCESS
Where can people find your new book?
People can find my book on Amazon.
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