She Begat This

20 Years of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

By: Joan Morgan

Narrated by: Janina Edwards

A stirring and eye-opening celebration of the enduring legacy of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill—released in 1998 and named "Best Album of All Time" by Apple Music.

Lauryn Hill’s first solo album is often cited by music critics as one of the most important recordings in modern history. From being chosen by the Library of Congress for the National Recording Registry to influencing subsequent generations of artists such as Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, and Janelle Monáe, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill has remained a cultural landmark.

Award-winning feminist author and journalist Joan Morgan delivers an expansive and heartfelt exploration of the seminal album, its enduring place in pop culture, and the pioneering woman behind it. Featuring exclusive interviews and in-depth research, She Begat This is both an indelible portrait of a magical moment when a young, fierce, and determined singer-rapper-songwriter made music history and a crucial work of scholarship, perfect for longtime hip-hop fans and a new generation just discovering this album.

A Perfect Analysis of the Queen of the 90s

Lauren was so relatable back when we shoulda all been in college instead of playing in the streets. I sometimes found it hard to encompass why she was so much to so many of us alive at that specific time. Ms. Morgan captures that "why" and explains it so perfectly to the world. I'm so glad for this book; and I thank Jesus for giving us Ms. Hill. ♡

Great look at Lauryn Hill's Contributions

I really enjoyed this. The interviews brought a lot of interest and value to the book. Definitely hated the fake Jamaican accent.

Skipping problems fixed

They fixed the skipping problems - I just listened to the whole thing (it's a short book) with no trouble.

I felt like I was traveling back in time!!

I loved the break down of the album and of who Lauryn is and was at the time of that classic work. I wish the narrator did speak the King’s English lol. I would have loved to hear this read by someone who could have made a true connection to the words they were reading.

Skipping—audio problems

This beautiful book and narrator were negatively impacted by skipping. There is an audio problem. Please fix, audible!