Donned in dazzling micro skirts, leather pants or sequined dresses, the late Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll was an unstoppable force. She inspired generations with her resilient stamina, her survival of the fittest work ethic, and her story of victory.
With a catalog dating back to the early 1960s, Tina Turner has always kept her eyes on the prize, constantly working. A lonely childhood, abuse, or discrimination could not convince her that she was not a talented performer. She took actions day by day, often outside her comfort zone, to better herself and bring her closer to her dreams. In fact, the electric performer was fueled by her captivating talent and her invisible optimism.
As Turner said in her 2018 memoir My Love Story: “I had to go out in the world and become strong, to discover my mission in life.” After discovering her superpower, Black women could rock out in denim or leather because Turner did so.
In her new book Happiness Becomes You, the “What’s Love Got To Do With It” singer gave us a clear vision of where her triumph and work ethic comes from.
She wrote: “My spiritual practice is what bridged the gap for me....
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