Tyler Perry: A Biography of a Movie Mogul (African-American Icons)

Tyler Perry's Path To Success Was Anything But Easy. His Childhood Was Marred By Constant Abuse, Physical And Emotional. To Escape From The Pain, Perry Found An Outlet In Writing, But The First Play He Wrote Did Not Draw Huge Audiences. Even After Years Of Failure, Perry Never Quit. He Forged Ahead, Committed To Getting His Message Out. And He Sure Did. Perry, Now With Many Hit Movies And Television Shows To His Credit, Is One Of The Biggest Stars In Hollywood. Author Marty Gitlin Explores The Amazing Life Of This Entertainment Icon. "Explores the life of Tyler Perry, including his difficult childhood and troubled family life, his rise from a struggling playwright to a movie mogul, the controversy over his works, and his status as an entertainment icon"--Provided by publisher. Forgiving, not forgetting Surviving misery Seeking happiness and fulfillment The birth and growth of Madea Gracing the silver screen Controversy and criticism Helping others, helping himself Chronology Filmography.