Lenny Kravitz

Kravitz looks back at his life with candor, self-scrutiny, and humor. It's the story of a wildly creative kid who, despite tough struggles at school and extreme tension at home, finds salvation in music. Readers will follow his growth as a musician and ultimately a master songwriter, producer, and performer. Kravitz also discusses his spiritual growth, and the powerful way in which spirit informs his music. -- adapted from jacket

Timeless. Explosive. Romantic. Inspiring. How else to characterize Lenny Kravitz's twelfth studio album? Kravitz's mastery of deep-soul rock 'n roll is a long-established fact. As a relentless creative force, musician, writer, producer, actor, author, designer, he continues to be a global dynamic presence throughout music, art and culture. This album is an impassioned suite of songs, which broadens this distinction and is the latest contribution of...

The title track is lean power-trio rock, while the ballad "Here to Love" features Kravitz backed only by his piano and a string section.

In 1987, obese, illiterate, black 16-year-old Claireece 'Precious' Jones lives in Harlem with her dysfunctional family. She has been raped and impregnated twice by her father, Carl. She suffers constant physical, mental and sexual abuse from her unemployed mother, Mary. After getting pregnant for the second time, Precious is suspended from her school. Her principal arranges to have her attend an alternative school where her new teacher, Ms. Rain,...

Inspired by a true story about Cecil Gaines, a devoted husband, father, and White House butler who served eight Presidential administrations during the turbulent politics and civil rights battles of twentieth century America.