Life Beyond Measure - Letters to My Great-Granddaughter
โ Scribed by Poitier, Sidney
- Book ID
- 107002184
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 1 MB
- Category
- Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9780061737251
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
Following on the heels of the enormous success of The Measure of a Man, one of the most revered actors in the history of Hollywood offers a book that features inspirational advice and personal stories from his extraordinary life. Written in the form of extended letters to his new great-granddaughter, Sidney Poitier offers perspective and wisdom gained from his memories of being a boy in the Bahamas; breaking the race barrier in theater and film during the Civil Rights Era; achieving stardom and success in Hollywood; and as a diplomat and humanitarian. In his role as father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Poitier shares his experience of the most important passages in life.
Life Beyond Measure is the perfect book to inspire readers to live the fullest life with integrity, from one of our most respected celebrities and a national treasure.
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