The Measure Of A Man: A Spiritual Autobiography
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In this luminous memoir, a true American icon looks back on his celebrated life and career. His body of work is arguably the most morally significant in cinematic history, and the power and influence of that work are indicative of the character of the man behind the many storied roles. In The Measure of a Man, Sidney Poitier explores these elements of character and personal values to take his own measure — as a man, as a husband and a father, and as an actor.
He explores the nature of sacrifice and commitment, pride and humility, rage and forgiveness, and paying the price for artistic integrity. What emerges is a picture of a man seeking truth, passion, and balance in the face of limits — his own and the world's. A triumph of the spirit, The Measure of a Man captures the essential Poitier.
Title: The Measure Of A Man: A Spiritual Autobiography
Sales Rank: 1078896 in Books
Author: Sidney Poitier
Publisher: HarperLargePrint, 2000-06-01, Paperback, 352 pages, ISBN: 006019717X
Package Dimensions: 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.98 inches, 1.1 pounds
- Racism Goes Both Ways...
- I understand that Poitier experienced discrimination in his youth and I don't wish to discount that fact. But with that said, all of us face discrimination at some point in our lives. I remember visiting a movie theater in a town not far from my home town. My friend and I were 16 years old and knew nothing about racism; we hated no one. We bought our tickets and… More reviews
- Sir Sidney Poitier
- His roles in Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) and To Sir, with Love (1967) were for their time landmarks in the breaking down of social barriers between blacks and whites, and Poitier's talent, conscience, integrity, and inherent likability placed him on equal footing with the white stars of the day. He took on directing and producing chores in the… More reviews
- It was boring!
- He has a nice voice, but he's boring. My husband was listening and gave up on the CD about an hour before me. I tried to stick with it...but after a while I felt as though I was watching grass grow. It was a total waste of money in my opinion.… More reviews
- Enjoyable read, focusing on life - not Hollywood
- I very much enjoyed this book. This book focuses on his life, and his decision-making, and what he has learned through the journey. It is a good way to get some biographical information about him, and to see him as a real person - a normal person, not an actor. If you are looking for a lot of tidbits about his acting career, you might want… More reviews
- A GREAT SPIRITUAL READ
- I read this book and I loved it. It is a moving story about Poitiers early life in the Bahamas, how poor people lived, racism, his bout with prostate cancer, friends,family, and film career. It is a well written book and I absolute love Sidney Poitier as an actor and a man. I loved his movies Lillies of the Field, Heat of the Night, Patch of Blue,… More reviews
