Mary J. Blige on Turning the 'Darkness' of Life Into Positives With Kids' Book: 'I Feel Blessed' (Exclusive)
etonline.comMary J. Blige is turning her negatives into positives in the best way possible. The musical icon has added children's book author to her impressive list of accomplishments and opened up to ET about the journey during a recent reading.Described as a «fun and inspirational story that teaches young readers they can be anything, and they are enough,» is the singer's first children's book, borne out of her desire to turn the no's she's faced in life into a world of yes.«It's to let you know you can do anything in the world that you put your mind to and anything in the world that you wanna do that's positive and that's healthy,» Blige tells a group of avid young listeners as they prepare for the reading. «So listen to your parents, but most of all, don't let anybody tell you can't do anything.»According to the book's synopsis, follows a confident and ambitious girl «who doesn't feed into negativity» despite having been told that there are many things she can’t do. «Like stay up past bedtime, or be an astronaut or become president But what she really wants is to sing, and she isn’t about to let anyone tell her she can’t do it,» the description reads. «This debut children’s book from legendary artist Mary J.
Blige proves that anyone can make their dreams come true by believing in themselves.»Reflecting on her inspiration to write the book, Blige explains that she felt motivated by her multiple generations of fans. «My fans have been so good to me and they have children now, and the children have children, you know?
So, I feel like a way to give back is to let my fans know how much I appreciate them by blessing their children with something that inspires them,» she shares, adding that she didn't want to «immediately come out.
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