Take My Word for It

"...we are all storytellers." ~ 98%

Take My Word for It starts with a powerful beginning that I won't dare spoil. Tell us who you are, LeVar! And so begins the story of a legend. He needs no introduction but allow me to remind you of his greatness. LeVar Burton is the actor behind Roots Kunta Kinte, Star Trek: Next Gen, and Reading Rainbow. In his own words, he pulls back the curtain on roles he's played and the life he's lived.

I learned so much about LeVar in 350 pages. From his diagnosis of manic depression, to his physical reactions during the filming of Roots, to his inner thoughts of becoming a father, and the childhood that shaped the man he is today. LeVar left nothing on the table. He was very vulnerable and seemingly honest in his words. As an 80s baby, he is the voice of my childhood. Most importantly, his memoir carries a resounding theme of advocating literacy, equity and liberation. 

"I think I"m more able to retain who I am in every space because I recognize that every space has not earned the right to experience certain parts of me. Some situations and people don't deserve it." ~ 34%

Words I live by spoken so eloquently! Readers will begin this book with little knowledge of LeVar Burton and end with a deep respect for the proud educated Black man they now know more about. I recognize this is cheesy of me to say but take my word for it and read Take My Word for It!

Happy Pub Day to LeVar Burton! Take My Word for It is officially on shelves.

Disclaimer: An advance copy was received directly from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Opinions are my own and would be the same if I spent my hard-earned coins. ~LiteraryMarie

Title: Take My Word for It
Author: LeVar Burton
Published: November 2026
Pages: 352
Edition: Galley
Genre: Memoir
Rating: 🖤 🖤 🖤 🖤