Black Girls Think & Grow Rich Book Club

About the Book:
Arsenio: A Memoir

Arsenio Hall, America’s beloved late-night TV host, reveals the ups and downs of his remarkable career as a trailblazing pioneer with this “vivid, outrageous” (The New York Times) behind-the-scenes, star-studded, no-holds-barred memoir of celebrity, race, and show business.

Arsenio Hall holds a uniquely prominent place in American culture—celebrated late-night host and comedic actor, famed for starring roles in the cultural touchstones Coming to America and Harlem Nights.

Now, he pulls back the curtain and takes us to a different time in Hollywood. Iconic scenes include: starting out as a young magician in Cleveland; hosting his first talk show in the basement of his apartment building when he was in elementary school; cutting his teeth at the world-famous Comedy Store in Hollywood, learning about comedy and life from legendary comedian Richard Pryor; forming lifelong bonds with legendary icons Muhammad Ali, Luther Vandross, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Eddie Murphy; tasting superstar success with Coming to America, the film that preceded The Arsenio Hall Show; conducting unforgettable, groundbreaking interviews with Magic Johnson, Bill Clinton, Tupac Shakur, Maya Angelou, Madonna, and Minister Louis Farrakhan; rescuing a family from a home-fire with Jay Leno; sharing hot sauces and blackjack with Patti LaBelle; and chilling with Prince.

And then, he made the difficult decision to walk away.

This bracingly candid memoir offers a new appreciation for this raw talent and gifted storyteller, who nightly, for six years, hosted what felt like a televised “party” that changed the landscape of late-night television and brought Black culture into living rooms across America.

With this book, he does it one more time.

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Black Girls Think & Grow Rich
Book Club Basic Ground Rules

1. Members who haven’t read the book – Come anyway. Not everyone can finish every book, but non-readers may still have valuable insights.
2. Disagreements about the book – Be gracious! There is no one way to experience or interpret a book. In fact, differing opinions are good.
3. Maintain Focus – Discussion time will be limited to discussion about the book. There is time to socialize before and after the book club meeting.
4. Confidentiality – What is said at the book club meeting stays at the book club meeting. Members may choose to share personal insights and we want to respect their willingness to be open, candid or vulnerable.
5. Quiet Environment – Cell phones and other electronic devices should be placed on silent or vibrate so not to disturb the discussion.
6. Support our venue – The venue is providing a free meeting place for the book club, so please support them by purchasing food and/or drink. No outside food or drink should be brought into the venue.
7. Keep it moving – Please be concise with your insights and comments so we have time to hear from as many members as possible.
8. Time – Please be on time or early if possible. That gives everyone time to get settled and socialize before the meeting, so we can begin and end on time.

About the Book

TBD

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Black Girls Think & Grow Rich
Book Club Basic Ground Rules

1. Members who haven’t read the book – Come anyway. Not everyone can finish every book, but non-readers may still have valuable insights.

2. Disagreements about the book – Be gracious! There is no one way to experience or interpret a book. In fact, differing opinions are good.

3. Maintain Focus – Discussion time will be limited to discussion about the book. There is time to socialize before and after the book club meeting.

4. Confidentiality – What is said at the book club meeting stays at the book club meeting. Members may choose to share personal insights and we want to respect their willingness to be open, candid or vulnerable.

5. Quiet Environment – Cell phones and other electronic devices should be placed on silent or vibrate so not to disturb the discussion.

6. Support our venue – The venue is providing a free meeting place for the book club, so please support them by purchasing food and/or drink. No outside food or drink should be brought into the venue.

7. Keep it moving – Please be concise with your insights and comments so we have time to hear from as many members as possible.

8. Time – Please be on time or early if possible. That gives everyone time to get settled and socialize before the meeting, so we can begin and end on time.

About the Book

TBD

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Black Girls Think & Grow Rich
Book Club Basic Ground Rules

1. Members who haven’t read the book – Come anyway. Not everyone can finish every book, but non-readers may still have valuable insights.

2. Disagreements about the book – Be gracious! There is no one way to experience or interpret a book. In fact, differing opinions are good.

3. Maintain Focus – Discussion time will be limited to discussion about the book. There is time to socialize before and after the book club meeting.

4. Confidentiality – What is said at the book club meeting stays at the book club meeting. Members may choose to share personal insights and we want to respect their willingness to be open, candid or vulnerable.

5. Quiet Environment – Cell phones and other electronic devices should be placed on silent or vibrate so not to disturb the discussion.

6. Support our venue – The venue is providing a free meeting place for the book club, so please support them by purchasing food and/or drink. No outside food or drink should be brought into the venue.

7. Keep it moving – Please be concise with your insights and comments so we have time to hear from as many members as possible.

8. Time – Please be on time or early if possible. That gives everyone time to get settled and socialize before the meeting, so we can begin and end on time.

About the Book

TBD

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Black Girls Think & Grow Rich
Book Club Basic Ground Rules

1. Members who haven’t read the book – Come anyway. Not everyone can finish every book, but non-readers may still have valuable insights.

2. Disagreements about the book – Be gracious! There is no one way to experience or interpret a book. In fact, differing opinions are good.

3. Maintain Focus – Discussion time will be limited to discussion about the book. There is time to socialize before and after the book club meeting.

4. Confidentiality – What is said at the book club meeting stays at the book club meeting. Members may choose to share personal insights and we want to respect their willingness to be open, candid or vulnerable.

5. Quiet Environment – Cell phones and other electronic devices should be placed on silent or vibrate so not to disturb the discussion.

6. Support our venue – The venue is providing a free meeting place for the book club, so please support them by purchasing food and/or drink. No outside food or drink should be brought into the venue.

7. Keep it moving – Please be concise with your insights and comments so we have time to hear from as many members as possible.

8. Time – Please be on time or early if possible. That gives everyone time to get settled and socialize before the meeting, so we can begin and end on time.