I'm Just a DJ But...It Makes Sense to Me

by Tom Joyner, Mary Flowers Boyce

Legendary radio personality Tom Joyner gets back behind the microphone to share the wit and wisdom that made him a star. Abridged. 3 CDs.

Audio CD

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Thomas Joyner is a radio personality, host, philanthropist and former musician. Joyner is the former host of the nationally syndicated The Tom Joyner Morning Show, and also founder of Reach Media Inc., the Tom Joyner Foundation, and BlackAmericaWeb.com.

Reviews

[Ronald Limberry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't understand why many readers have panned this book. I loved it. It was a fantastic memoir full of wisdom, comedy, and stellar writing that flowed so rhythmically. Joyner is an intelligent man and has a good sense of humor. He provides a tremendous wealth of insight and the keys for success for people of color and highlights some of the issues that have to be addressed in order for improvement to be unlocked for further progress within the black community. At only 204 pages in hardcover, it was the slimmest volume that I have read in a long time and I enjoyed it immensely.

[Doingitwritenow · Rating 1 out of 5]

I bought this book thinking it was going to be inspirational and fun. I understand Joyner claims not to care what white people think (over and over again) but I am going to add my two cents because he would if a white person wrote something this insulting about black people.

I wasn't offended by the fact the book is for people of color but I do feel he should have been as clear about that on the cover as he is throughout. He doesn't like white people. At all. But you don't learn this until after you start reading. Too late at this point. It dawned on me he probably wasn't clear about a target audience because everyone's money is green. Even the "white men who are always tearing blacks down."
It was strange to read about a person who preaches about equality and stereotypes while so clearly discriminating against a race himself.
He claims to want the "unfair image that whites have superimposed on blacks" to end. He is preaching tolerance while showing zero of his own.
And throughout the entirety of the book, he demands respect without giving any.
Tom can laugh all the way to the bank w the .50 cents I paid for this in the reject bin at Big Lots.
So far it has multitasked as a coaster and then kindling for my woodstove. So I guess I got my .50 worth.

[Jeremy Eackles · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had the privilege to intern with Tom Joyner's Foundation last summer, and I personally witnessed what a good person Tom Joyner is. His book covers an array on topics from his perspective, most pertaining to the black community. Overall, it was an entertaining read from one of the best radio personalities ever.

[MsWilliamsWorld · Rating 3 out of 5]

Grew up listening to Tom Joyner--from way back on his days at WJPC-AM in Chicago. In this book, he tells the story of radio journey--how he became "The Fly Jock"--the birth of The TJMS--along with lessons along the way. His storied career allowed/has allowed him to interview and become involved with luminaries, but there is way more to Joyner than that.

[Shauna · Rating 3 out of 5]

It took me forever to get through this book.....