Life Beyond Measure

Letters to My Great-Granddaughter

by Sidney Poitier

On Sale: 04/28/2009

Life Beyond Measure

Letters to My Great-Granddaughter

by Sidney Poitier

On Sale: 04/28/2009

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About the Book

The bestselling author and American icon offers lessons from his own remarkable life in the form of letters to his great-grandaughter

The author of The Measure of a Man and 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.

Critical Praise

“It’s typical of Poitier’s modesty that what may be his last book is not another celebration of his triumphs but a collection of lessons learned by that wise old actor, passed on to generations who might never truly understand how he changed movies.” — The Los Angeles Times

“Some people aren’t satisfied to be dashing, principled, talented, influential, and legendary; they have to keep giving of themselves. In Life Beyond Measure, Poitier unaffectedly muses on life’s mysteries, as compelling as ever in his ninth decade.” — O Magazine

“Wise life lessons for everyone’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.” — Ebony

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780061496202
  • ISBN 10: 0061496200
  • Imprint: HarperOne
  • On Sale: 04/28/2009
  • Pages: 304
  • List Price:21.00 CAD
  • BISAC1 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Cultural, Ethnic & Regional / African American & Black
  • BISAC2 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts
  • BISAC3 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General
  • BISAC4 : FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting / Motherhood
  • BISAC5 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs
  • BISAC6 : FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting / Fatherhood
  • BISAC7 : SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Memory Improvement
  • BISAC8 : FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting / Grandparenting

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