Power & Beauty

By: Tip "T.I." Harris, David Ritz

Narrated by: Prentice Onayemi

Hip-hop artist Tip "T.I." Harris has received every acclaim the music world has to offer. Now, working with bestselling celebrity collaborator David Ritz, T.I. applies all his talent and experience to the world of fiction by creating the epic love story of Power and Beauty.

After the death of his mother, Charlotte, Paul “Power” Clay allows himself to be guided by Slim, a local businessman. Slim always has the best of everything, and Power is sure that if he learns Slim's ways, he'll make something of himself - and perhaps be worthy of Tanya “Beauty” Long. From Chicago to Miami to New York, through drugs, women, and violence, Power makes the difficult transition from boy to man and, in doing so, begins to question if those who have taught him - including Slim - truly have his best interests at heart.

Beauty has always known that the only person she can rely on is herself. After her mother died when she was eleven years old, she was adopted by close family friend Charlotte Clay. But with Charlotte's death, Beauty knows she's no longer safe and protected - especially as Power gets sucked into a new kind of life. As soon as she can, she turns her back on Atlanta - and the growing love she feels for Power--for a chance to make it in the Big Apple. With a successful fashion career on the horizon, Beauty takes New York by storm with her wit, business savvy, and breathtaking good looks. But she's never forgotten those she left behind. And when it becomes clear that Power needs her, Beauty will risk everything to save the man she loves.

©2011 Tip "T.I." Harris with David Ritz (P)2011 HarperCollinsPublishers

A Great Cliff hanger

I really enjoyed listening to this novel. The characters and plot were well developed. Can`t wait to dive into Part 2.

the greatest

Where does Power & Beauty rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

this is the best book i've heard yet

What did you like best about this story?

they story line was wonderful

Which character – as performed by Prentice Onayemi – was your favorite?

all of them were amazing with accents and all

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

power and beauty

Any additional comments?

this is a wonderful book big ups to tip he did a wonderful job

Loved it!

Great storyline. Author could have utilized accents that would be familiar with the characters background but storyline made up for it. I would definitely recommend this & I can't wait to read the follow up!

ATL

just like a movie he did wasn't G at all.This book wasn't good at all really.

Suprised by T.I.'s story telling skills

I never thought T.I. had it in him I am amazed. I enjoyed listening to this book and hoping that there will be another book which im sure they are working on. The story started off grabbing the readers attention and throughout the book the charcaters roles as they got older was well defined. The thing I like best about the book is how you got to know each character and why they played a role in POWER and BEAUTY's life. There is a big difference between males and females and I realized in this book that most of the time women have a better sense of character then men, and it was evident in this book that Beauty's vibe regarding SLIM was correct. I was shocked that this book had me so entranced and wanting to hear more. The narrator did an amazing job on his performance.

This is why I hate short stories

The story was sharp, clear, and astonishing. It was great how everything was told separately about Power and Beauty how everything came together, almost. That's the problem that I'm learning about short stories. You get hipe, so into this story and I'm waiting for either a good or bad ending. Not no ending at all.

Good Read

This is a very entertaining read from start to finish. The narrator, story line, and the characters were all good. I was just disturbed at how they ended the story. It is an overall good read and I am happy that the second book is available now.

Great Story!

Any additional comments?

T.I. & David Ritz did their thang. You won't want to stop listening. You will root for power and beauty. Can't wait for part 2.

Not bad but....

The book is not a bad read however could have been a bit more intriguing. Honestly I read the book because I saw the TI had a hand in it.

I liked this one- sexy & mysterious

Would you consider the audio edition of Power & Beauty to be better than the print version?

I like audio- I listen while I drive and work out.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

left you wanting more...

What does Prentice Onayemi bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Any additional comments?

I didnt take T.I. for a writer- good story