Finding Me- A Memoir by Viola Davis

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OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK. A HARPERS BAZAAR BEST BOOK OF 2022. A PARADE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK. A MARIE CLAIRE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK "It's clear from the first page that Davis is going to serve a more intimate, unpolished account than is typical of the average (often ghost-written) celebrity memoir, Finding Me reads like Davis is sitting you down for a one-on-one conversation about her life, warts and all."-USA Today" A fulfilling narrative of struggle and success….Her gorgeous storytelling will inspire anyone wishing to shed old labels."-Los Angeles TimesIn my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever. This is my story, from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the stage in New York City, and beyond. This is the path I took to finding my purpose but also my voice in a world that didn't always see me. As I wrote Finding Me, my eyes were open to the truth of how our stories are often not given close examination. We are forced to reinvent them to fit into a crazy, competitive, judgmental world. So I wrote this for anyone running through life untethered, desperate and clawing their way through murky memories, trying to get to some form of self-love. For anyone who needs reminding that a life.

  • Product Features

    • Suggested age range- Adult
    • Format- Paperback
    • Product dimension- 5.2" W x 7.9" H x 0.8" D
    • Genre- Movies & TV
    • Publisher- HarperCollins Publishers, Publication date- 04-04-2023
    • Page count- 304
    • ISBN- 9780063037366

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3 months ago

I just love her....

Viola Davis' book "Finding Me" is a captivating memoir that delves into the personal journey of the renowned actress. Davis opens up about her experiences, challenges, and triumphs in a raw and honest manner that resonates with readers profoundly. Through vivid storytelling and introspective reflection, she shares the struggles and moments of self-discovery that have shaped her into the inspiring figure she is today. "Finding Me" is not just a recounting of events but a profound exploration of identity, resilience, and the pursuit of one's true self. Davis' narrative is both poignant and empowering, offering valuable insights and lessons for readers navigating their paths of self-discovery. Overall, "Finding Me" is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration, wisdom, and a deeper understanding of the human experience.

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2 years ago
from Lincoln, NE

Entertaining Memoir from an EGOT Winner

TRIGGER WARNINGS AND ALERTS: violent domestic abuse, sexual abuse, drug addiction, extremely foul language. "Finding Me" is the memoir of Viola Davis, only the fourth Black EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner in entertainment history. This is the story of her "rise" to fame, which was actually more slog and hard work to overcome her childhood of abuse and hard-core poverty to become the self-professed whole woman that she is today, comfortable finally w/ her past. On the whole, I found the book entertaining, and was moved to tears (yep, at the gym) over her heartfelt depiction of losing her father. I could FEEL her shame over going to school dirty, b/c there was no running water or working toilet in most of the apartments in which she grew up. I am NOT a theater geek, however, so hearing about the actual acting process and her "fan-girling" over her fellow actors was not my cup of tea. I was REALLY put off by the non-stop foul swearing, mostly at the beginning of the book. This is a serious charge on my part, as I can swear fluently and well, and don't usually mind swear words in my reading life. I think the best way to ingest this book is in the audio format, as I did, b/c Ms. Davis narrates the book herself, so we get to enjoy her deep, melodious voice. It also adds an authenticity to the story. Low 4 stars rounded down to 4.

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