Let Love Have the Last Word

An insightful memoir that uncovers unique stories about matters of the heart. Essence The inspiring New York Times bestseller from Commonthe Grammy Award, Academy Award, and Golden Globewinning musician, actor, and activistexplores how love and mindfulness can build communities and allow you to take better control of your life through actions and words. Common believes that the phrase let love have the last word is not just a declaration; it is a statement of purpose, a daily promise. Love is the most powerful force on the planet, and ultimately the way you love determines who you are and how you experience life. Touching on God, self-love, partners, children, family, and community, Common explores the core tenets of love to help us understand what it means to receive and, most importantly, to give love. He moves from the personalwriting about his daughter, to whom he wants to be a better fatherto the universal, where he observes that our society has become fractured under issues of race and politics. He knows theres no quick remedy for all of the hurt in the world, but lovefor yourself and for othersis where the healing begins. In his first public reveal, Common also shares a deeply personal experience of childhood molestation that he is now confrontingand forgiving. Courageous, insightful, brave, and characteristically authentic, Let Love Have the Last Word shares Commons own unique and personal stories of the people and experiences that have led to a greater understanding of love and all it has to offer. It is a powerful call to action for a new generation of open hearts and minds, one that is sure to resonate for years to come.