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Blessed Life: My Surprising Journey of Joy, Tears, and Tales from Harlem to Hollywood Kindle Edition

by Kim Fields (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 195 ratings
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From "Facts of Life" to "Living Single" to "Dancing with the Stars" to wife and mom, here's the Blessed Life of Kim Fields, veteran actress, TV personality, and star.

Kim Fields has lived most of her life with people thinking they know her, which is understandable. From her first job on a Mrs. Butterworth syrup commercial at age 7, she has spent 40 years in the public eye. There were 9 years as Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey on the classic sitcom The Facts of Life, 5 more in her 20s starring as Regine Hunter on the seminal coming-of-age show Living Single, and most recently appearing as herself on Real Housewives of Atlanta and Dancing with the Stars.

Behind the camera, she has directed episodes of Kenan & Kel, Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns and House of Payne, and BET's Let's Stay Together. Between gigs, the pop culture icon's life has included theater, spoken word, music, speaking engagements, and simply being present to the point that she cannot go a day without someone stopping her to say, "When I was a kid, I wanted to be Tootie" or "You were my role model."

Flattered and blessed, after four decades in the business, Kim finally understands the role she has played onscreen and off as a successful, outspoken African-American woman. However, for as much as she's been in the public eye, people have really never known her the way they think they have, and that's because she, herself, spent most of her life figuring herself out. Now, at age 48, she is ready to set the record straight. She says, "It's not that I've been misunderstood. It's that I finally feel like I understand me enough to tell the life story that I've been asked to write for years." It will be a chronicle of living, learning, and keen moments of self-discovery as she's journeyed through the many facets and chapters of life. Fields found faith at age 14 and has found God to be right there every step of the way since then.
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Kim Fields had her first job at age seven on the Mrs. Butterworth syrup commercial. She's spent forty years in the public eye. There were nine years as Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey on the classic sitcom The Facts of Life, five more in her 20s co-starring on the seminal coming-of-age show Living Single, and most recently she appeared as herself on Real Housewives of Atlanta and Dancing with the Stars.

Behind the camera, she directed episodes of Kenan & Kel, Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns and House of Payne, and BET's Let's Stay Together. Between gigs her life has included theater, spoken word, music, and speaking engagements. She is a dedicated wife and proud mom of two boys. She and her family live in Atlanta, Georgia.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06XFQCLNC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ FaithWords; Illustrated edition (November 14, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 14, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 36139 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 241 pages
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Omg I'm in love with this book now I see why I been a fan of my very first celebrity crush after all these year I just received the book and I'm already on chapter four
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RYCJ
5.0 out of 5 stars A solid good read.
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2019
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Writing Style is Warm, Comfortable. Pacing is Fast.

Kim, aka Tootie from ‘Facts of Life’ and Regine from ‘Living Single’, popular 80’s/90’s TV sitcoms, writes about her experiences in a way easy to curl up with. I really enjoyed her mom’s style, hauling her into bathrooms for pep talks and doling out the quotes, such as one of my favorites, “you’re walking around like your behind weighs a ton.”

But I also liked Kim’s inner spirit. She’s a good girl... spiritually grounded... Christian... who doesn’t like conflict and by reading her memoir, seems centered, thanks in part to her mother, but as well due to who she is. Like many who go through this journey we call life, Kim is no different experiencing her fair share of bumps and bruises, though her journey makes for some really interesting reading, given how she began her journey a child celebrity. Nice Job.
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Angela D. Peoples
5.0 out of 5 stars Honesty Beautifully Written
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2018
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Really enjoyed the book and the look into Kim Fields’ life. I liked how she took the high road in writing about her experiences on the RHOA. Very classy woman who’s so in tune with herself. Not afraid to say who heads her life. I will take the saying “life begins where my comfort zone ends” and start today to incorporate that into my life.
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Tonya Johnson
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2020
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It is so good to read a celebrity autobiography about a truly kind and level headed person. Kim Fields is living her best, blessed life along with her hadndsome husband and beautiful children. Ms. Fields lived her life for others before herself. She is beautiful inside and out.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I Thought I Knew Her!
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024
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I really thought I knew Kim Fields before reading this book. I was surprised how little I knew about her. She has many titles, the one that totally surprised me was her being a devoted Christian. Praise God!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Bio from a 'Normal Former Child Star'
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2019
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This was an excellent biography that was well-written by a very well-educated, smart, articulate 'normal former child star'! Kim Fields is an example why I have always admired her growing up; I loved how she talked about her mother, her half-sister, her husband and two sons as well as her faith in God. I laughed and cried and it took only three days to read this fascinating bio. The book was not slanderous and Kim used a lot of Scriptures/prayers; she was great as Tootie on 'The Facts of Life' but I really loved her as Regine on 'Living Single'. I truly admire her spirit and how she can juggle so many 'balls' (i.e. wife, mother, friend, Christian, actress, director); I hope to see more of Ms. Fields's work in the near future. Kim is like the big sister I always wanted (I'm two years younger than her)! God Bless you, Ms. Fields! You are a very beautiful woman as well as hardworking! I really enjoyed reading this book. Thank you.
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smklaw
5.0 out of 5 stars Tootie can write
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2021
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If you grew up in the 70s and 80s, you had to love Tootie. The woman who brought her to life is all grown up with a story to tell. From the Mrs B commercial where (oh btw) she beat out Janet Jackson for the spot, to Regine to working with Tyler Perry and so much in between. Kim Fields dishes enough behind the scenes Hollywood insider info while still keeping it as classy as the lady herself. Hearing about the strong women in her life who shaped, nurtured and supported her, Ms Fields gives credit where credit is due. (Lest we need a reminder that her Mom brought child abuse to the forefront in her iconic role on Good Times). Loved hearing how her Mom kicked KF into beast mode for the Mrs B commercial (at 6 yrs old). We all could use a Chip Fields in our lives. KF speaks openly and honestly about her journey and I for one feel privileged to have been invited along for the ride.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Life
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2022
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Great read! Kim Fields opened her heart and allowed us into her wonderfully full journey. The good times, the bad times, and the blessed times all laid bare. I really enjoyed this read!
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RCTX
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2019
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Love Kim from Facts Of Life. Very honest and open, not a journey I would have thought she had traveled. It has made her a great adult. Loved the story.
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