Friends: A Love Story

by Angela Bassett, Hilary Beard, Courtney B. Vance, et al.

Book Overview

Courtney B. Vance met Angela Bassett.... They ran for years as friends in the same small circles. They had some hits, but mostly misses with other partners, and they shared one spectacularly dreadful first date together. And then, Courtney and Angela connected. Experience the up-close-and-personal, real-life love story of this inspirational African-American celebrity couple. Learn how they navigate the fickle tides of fame, while keeping their relationship...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373830580
• ISBN13: 9780373830589
• Release Date: February 2007
• Publisher: Kimani Press
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.5" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

What a Love Story?! What a Life Story?!

From the moment I picked up this book, I was captivated by the lives of these two actors who's work that I have admired for many, many years. This book not only documents the growth of their friendship and love but it also documents their individual struggles from childhood to adulthood. As children growing up in the 60's era, they were raised in a time when the civil rights of the minorities were being shouted and, eventually, heard. And the melting pot of cultures was beginning to be brought together and coexist as one--as it should be. The world as it once was in the midst of change as young Angela and Courtney began their journeys. Unbeknownst to both of them, their childhood experiences, Courtney's adventurous persona and Angela's vibrancy, would pave the way for the wonderment that we all experience as we have seen them (and continue to see them) show off their acting gumption. Although their life stories were tales of growth, family and spirituality, their stories were not always filled with joyous moments. The novel brings us into the personal family turmoil and gut wrenching tragedies that would make anyone break and give up--I think that any reader would feel fortunate to that Angela and Courtney shared their personal stories from their past to serve as a life lesson to those who continue to struggle...where there is a will, there is a way within any circumstances...one can overcome, in time. What I found pleasantly intriguing was how these two fascinating people kept "bumping" into each other at different points in their lives...as college students...as young budding actors.....as established actors. Maybe what they say is true--sometime we meet people who are our match but timing is EVERYTHING! When they finally hooked up, it was like seeing a mirror of my relationship and other relationships minus the acting careers, of course. You have the "oh-so-romantic-lovey-dovey" phase then it moves to "hmmm-I-think-this-person-could-be-the-one" phase then it moves to "hey-u-wanna-see-my-face-4-the-rest-of-our-lives?" phase...then the big day and you are now man and wife this is where the hard work of a relationship begins (so I'm told). Courtney and Angela gives the reader a close look on how they became one. Before reading this book, I am the first to say that two people cannot become one in a relationship--how the heck can that be when you have two different/somewhat different personalities, goals, dreams, needs, wants, etc.? Well what is really meant by the "two become one" motto of a marriage (from what I gather from this book) is that its not that two people somehow morph into one person, one mind but it's the spiritual souls that really become one. I was just floored at how they broke it down--their journey to understanding and continually to understand that its not "me, myself and I" in this thing called marriage with this other person but its growing together spiritually, learning how to read each other and understand one another, e

A TRUE LOVESTORY

I THROUGHLY ENJOYED READING THIS BOOK. IT CAPTIVATED MY INTEREST THE MOMENT I HELD THE BOOK IN MY HAND, IT'S THE KIND OF LOVE THAT'S RARE, AND ONE THAT U WOULD WAIT AND HOPE FOR IN A LIFETIME. ANGELA AND COURTNEY, REALLY GAVE A BEAUTIFUL EXPRESSION OF HOW THEIR COURTSHIP BLOSSOMED AND TOGETHER THRU THEIR LOVE AND TRUE COMMITTMENT TO EACH OTHER THEY HAVE 2 BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN WHO ARE REPLICAS OF THEIR LOVE FOR ONE ANOTHER. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK, IT WILL COMPEL U TO CHERISH YOUR TRUE LOVE, OR HOPE THAT ONE DAY U FIND A SPECIAL SOULMATE WHO COMPLETES YOUR INNER CIRCLE.

Excellent book

I enjoyed reading this book. It's good to see Black celebrity couples in love. It's rare to hear about these love stories in the media. I read one of the comments about how Angela Bassett used a lot of curse words when she described her life and career. I could careless if she did or didn't. I appreciate the fact that she kept it real about her self. It's her story and she saw fit to get down to the nitty gritty of what's happening, then so be it. I appreciated the realness and warmth of her story. I also appreciated the same from her husband Courtney Vance, which were the qualities that brought the two together.

Great Story!

This is a very honest look into Angela and Courtney's lives, not only as a couple, but how they grew up that shaped them and prepared them for each other. They give great advice for those looking for love and those trying to make their relationship work. It is a great overall story that each of us can relate to. Great job and keep doing great things!

Great Story

I especially enjoyed the honesty in both Angela and Courtney's stories. What great role models. They make it plain that it takes work, to stay committed to someone you love. I'm praying for someone to love me the way Courtney loves Angela! Wonderful Story.