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  • Tough

  • My Journey to True Power
  • By: Terry Crews
  • Narrated by: Terry Crews
  • Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (375 ratings)

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Tough

By: Terry Crews
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Summary

From Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Terry Crews, the deeply personal story of his lifelong obsession with strength—and how, after looking for it in all the wrong places, he finally found it

Terry Crews spent decades cultivating his bodybuilder physique and bravado. On the outside, he seemed invincible: he escaped his abusive father, went pro in the NFL, and broke into the glamorous world of Hollywood. But his fixation with appearing outwardly tough eventually turned into an exhausting performance in which repressing his emotions let them get the better of him—leading him into addiction and threatening the most important relationships in his life.

Now Crews is sharing the raw, never-before-told story of his quest to find the true meaning of toughness. In Tough, he examines arenas of life where he desperately sought control—masculinity, shame, sex, experiences with racism, and relationships—and recounts the setbacks and victories he faced while uprooting deeply ingrained toxic masculinity and finally confronting his insecurities, painful memories, and limiting beliefs. The result is not only the gripping story of a man's struggle against himself and how he finally got his mind right, but a bold indictment of the cultural norms and taboos that ask men to be outwardly tough while leaving them inwardly weak.

With Tough, Crews's journey of transformation offers a model for anyone who considers themselves a “tough guy” but feels unfulfilled; anyone struggling with procrastination or self-sabotage; and anyone ready to achieve true, lasting self-mastery.

©2022 Terry Crews (P)2022 Penguin Audio
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Critic reviews

“There isn’t a man more qualified to prove that vulnerability is strength than Terry Crews. In this raw, revealing memoir, he chronicles his journey through abuse, anger, insecurity, and misogyny—and shows how he found a better path. If his words don’t move you to tears, you might be a robot.”
—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorkLife

“From the fields of Flint, Michigan, to the packed arenas of the NFL and Hollywood, Terry Crews’s life is a testament to the power of physical and mental toughness. But there’s a deeper journey at work here that goes beyond one man’s story of overcoming painful challenges and long odds. The roots of Terry’s resiliency run deep and connect him to a history he carries inside.”
—Henry Louis Gates Jr., Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and Director of the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research, Harvard University

“Terry is an extraordinary storyteller. This memoir is powerful, profoundly human, and a behind-the-scenes look at an incredible life.”
—Amanda Nguyen, civil rights activist and Time Woman of the Year 2022

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Interesting, personal story

I decided to listen to this book after listening to the podcast with him on the Tim Ferriss podcast.

There are lots of (bad) similarities between the culture he grew up in and the one predominantly present in Romania and Moldova, making this book a lot more relatable than I thought. It is also humbling to see that even apparently successful people struggle with the same issues as "normal" people.

I found lots of similarities between his way of dealing with problems and stoicism, mostly around the idea that all that matters is how we perceive what happens to us and not the thing itself.

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a beautiful heart opening book

I loved the book. Terry is such a good story teller and I truly appreciate how honest and open hearted he is. it's truly inspirational and I highly recommend it

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The honesty, authenticity and openness is unique

Many biographies are boring and/or too polished, this one is neither. An honest reflection on life by an ambitious and talent person going through and refleting on the big challenges of life. Terry shares his perspectives and life lessons, without pushing them on to you.
Great work, thank you for sharing. I hope to ever get the chance to interview Terry on my leadership podcast.

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Such a brave and honest account

There were so many parts of this story I could resonate with. Delivered with such honesty and integrity. One of the best stories I’ve listened to and I’ve listened to a lot!

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A fabulous book and story. Very touching.

Beautifully written and narrated. Terry Crews is as good a narrator as any that I’ve heard on Audiobooks.

I can’t recommend this book enough.

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Loved it!!

Loved this read,a great insight into his life and who he is, never knew about the church stuff

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great listen

what a great listen. so much of his life i never knew about. covers some very deep and thought provoking subject like racism and sexual abuse.

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One of the most beautiful books there is. Period

One of the most beautiful books there is. Insightful, vulnerable, honest to the core. True power. Peace out, Jeffords 😂

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Wow

the person you see on screen is very different from the private person that you will get to know.

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Amazing

I Loved this book so much!
Worth every second!
I am happy that Terry was the voice

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