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Shook One | Charlamagne Tha God

Shook One | Charlamagne Tha God

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Shook One: Anxiety Playing Tricks on Me

ISBN-13 9781501193255
ISBN-10 1501193252
Author Charlamagne Tha God
Edition First Hardcover Edition
Format Hardcover
Publisher Atria Books (Simon & Schuster)
Publication Date October 01, 2018
Page Count 288
Subjects Self-Help, Stress Management, Biography & Autobiography

Extended Synopsis

In Shook One: Anxiety Playing Tricks on Me, New York Times bestselling author and radio personality Charlamagne Tha God delivers a raw and powerful blueprint for breaking free from the cycles of fear and anxiety. While he has achieved immense national prominence as a cohost of Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne reveals that beneath the surface, he has long been plagued by paralyzing anxieties, stemming from his upbringing in Moncks Corner to the pressures of his professional life.

Rather than allowing these fears to stagnate his life, Charlamagne explores how he transformed them into the very fuel that propelled his success. Through an honest examination of his struggles—many of which he identifies as symptoms of cultural PTSD—he shares the transformative journey of utilizing therapy, mentorship, and self-reflection to regain control. Shook One is both a memoir and a call to action, encouraging readers to prioritize their mental health and seek the professional help they deserve. As he poignantly notes, if one invests time in physical fitness, there is every reason to invest that same energy into becoming mentally strong.

Reader Targeting

  • Individuals seeking personal growth, motivation, and strategies for managing anxiety.
  • Fans of Charlamagne Tha God and those interested in his personal journey beyond his radio persona.
  • Readers looking for culturally relevant perspectives on mental health, therapy, and overcoming trauma.

Accolades & Awards

  • From the New York Times bestselling author of Black Privilege.
  • Widely featured in national media coverage, including appearances on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, NBC Nightly News, and MSNBC.

Author Biography

Charlamagne Tha God is an influential radio personality, producer, and New York Times bestselling author. As a cohost of the nationally syndicated hip-hop morning show The Breakfast Club, he has become a leading voice in pop culture and a vocal advocate for mental health awareness in the African American community.


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