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lynecia's review
4.0
So revealing and so honest, reading Common's memoir really created such a nuanced and real portrait of him as a person for me. He openly talks about his growth not just as an artist, but as a man and is real about his struggles in his relationships, fatherhood and career. I finished the book with so much more respect for him -- I applaud him for laying it all out there in that way. I highly recommend this book to young men.
ebonyutley's review
3.0
The most insightful thing I learned from One Day It’ll All Make Sense is that I love Common’s mother. A lot. At first I thought it mad gimmicky to write a memoir with constant interruptions from one’s mother, but it really worked here. Their bond is for real, and I felt like I really received a 360 degree perspective on Common by hearing from his mother. I was also surprised by Common’s intimate introspections, but I appreciated it. I too, fell into the trap of thinking of him as a conscious rapper and an actor but not a real person who did his dirt and loved and hurt. It also gave me more insight into the Chicago born and raised men in my life. I felt like through Common, I also got to know them better. Then I reflected in general on the differences between men and women’s upbringings and how gender, race, class, and geography play immense roles not only in your story but how you will one day choose to tell it. Adam Bradley did a great job with Common and his life story. If you’re into memoirs, I’d recommend it as a quick read.
joyful24's review
4.0
i feel like i sat down with common for an indepth interview. my fantasies are intake + i have a greater portrait of the artist as a young man . i don't want to marry this book i want to marry common! one day he might actually write a memoir thats more on par with something that written to be consumed by a reading and not just an artist allowing his fans a sneak peek into his soul. i just want to thank him for confirming that erykah badu is a soul snatcher. i love her too. i wonder what her version of the events are....
nikayastorm's review
4.0
Such a unique perspective on his life. So often people like myself judge what the South Side of Chicago lifestyle is like based on preconceived notions and racism that is so ingrained in us we don't realize them. So refreshing to hear Rashid cut all of the crap out and say in a very open, straightforward way - This has been my life.
kojobaffoe's review
5.0
I have been a fan of Common's work as a rapper. This book gives insight into the man and his journey, as well as his thoughts on parenthood, relationships, being a man, being an artist, etc. A great read.
dom1976's review
3.0
Good biography, a little too much religious but an interesting memoir from Common
heat_her's review
4.0
I don’t know what I was expecting when I bought a copy of Common’s new book back in September. Honestly, buying this book was just another way for me to support a man who has been one of my favorite rappers since 1995–the year I was introduced to his music and bought his second album, Resurrection. I’m not typically a fan of celebrity memoirs, and although One Day It’ll All Make Sense was co-written with Adam Bradley, I wasn’t sure about Common’s book-writing abilities. The man writes and spits amazing verses, but writing a book is very different territory. I was interested in what he had to say, but I was afraid the delivery wouldn’t be up to my rather high standards. I finally got around to reading One Day I’ll All Make Sense last month, and I needn’t have feared–this is a good book. I was pleasantly surprised by what I found between its covers...
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imjustshauna's review
5.0
I really enjoyed reading about Common's life experiences. The flow of his memoir is very conversational. I imagined having a lengthy conversation with a dear homeboy :). There were times that I even caught myself laughing out loud at some of his vignettes. Great, quick read.
taraddonai's review
4.0
I was hoping for a little more info on him and Serena, but didn't get it.. I think they are broken up now, but don't quote me on that..
Good read, about where he came from, what made him him and how he got started..
Good read, about where he came from, what made him him and how he got started..