Acclaimed musical artist Michelle Williams shares the intimate, never-before-told story of how, even in the midst of enormous fame and success, she battled depression, leading her to find her true calling as an advocate for mental health--especially her own.

As a member of Destiny's Child, one of the top female R&B groups of all time, Michelle Williams felt blessed. After the group disbanded, she continued to create bestselling albums, appear on television shows, and star in theater productions. Though she had always struggled with low moods, in 2018 her depression deepened, and when she found herself planning her own funeral, she checked herself into a treatment facility. There she found the help she needed to live out the incredible story God was writing for her life.

In her first book, Michelle courageously shares the hidden secrets that nearly ended her life; the importance of her faith, family, and friends; and the lessons she learned about prioritizing her mental health. She is on a quest to increase mental health awareness and urges others to understand the importance of "checking in" with themselves, God, and others. Her candid, often humorous, and incredibly brave book will inspire readers who desire hope for their own difficult times.

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MEDIA ALERT:

ON SALE TODAY: VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR FOR GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING RECORDING ARTIST AND ACTRESS MICHELLE WILLIAMS

Special guests include Chloe Bailey, Taraji Henson, Lecrae, Ms. Tina Lawson, LeToya Luckett, Dr. Anita Phillips, Darrel Walls, Tamar Braxton, Chandler Moore, DeVon Franklin and Tabitha Brown

Tickets for the tour are being sold exclusively through more than 20 different African American owned bookstores across the country

April 30, 2021 - Tickets are on sale today for Michelle Williams’ virtual book tour, in support of her upcoming memoir,Checking In: How Getting Real About Depression Saved My Life—and Can Save Yours. During the tour, called CHECKING IN: CONVERSATIONS WITH MICHELLE WILLIAMS, Michelle will sit down for intimate, candid conversations with some amazing personalities and influencers to discuss various topics and themes from her book.

The tour will begin on May 26, 2021 and you can purchase tickets here:

https://eyeseemebooks.fanlink.to/michellewilliamsbooktour

The Checking In: Conversations with Michelle Williams tour has partnered exclusively with more than 20 different African American owned bookstores across the country to promote and sell tickets for the tour.

With topics ranging from forgiveness and community to depression and singleness, Michelle hopes each conversation will help viewers and readers understand the importance of "checking in" with themselves, God, and others.

Michelle’s book tour guests include:

May 26:

Chloe Bailey discussing defining identity

May 27:

Taraji Henson and Lecrae discussing conquering anxiety

May 28:

Ms. Tina Lawson and LeToya Luckett discussing processing forgiveness

May 29:

Darrel Walls and Dr. Anita Phillips discussing overcoming depression

May 31:

Tamar Braxton, Chandler Moore, and DeVon Franklin discussing embracing singleness

June 1:

Tabitha Brown discussing healing our community

Each night promises to be an experience and begins at 7pm EST and will last approximately 60 min

Pricing:

General admission ticket - $39.99

Ticket includes one cope of Checking In: How Getting Real About Depression Saved My Life—and Can Save Yours

VIP ticket – $59.99

VIP ticket includes one copy of Checking In: How Getting Real About Depression Saved My Life—and Can Save Yours signed by Michelle and a virtual meet & greet.

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