Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee are legendary stars of the American stage, television, and film, a beloved and revered couple cherished not just for their...
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Jun 21, 2011
Joe
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They share a unique story: a long last marriage together with successful careers and well nourished children. They lived full lives within the frailties and limitations of the world they lived in. I listened to the audiobook which Ruby and Ossie read themselves. I found the language/writing at times awkward and uneven, but whenever they shared something dear to their hearts, that awkwardness vanished and their story would shine forth strongly. They leave tried true message of overcoming-through-
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Oct 28, 2011
Sean
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I adore this couple and all that they stand for, kids. They make me truly proud to be a part of my profession. They make me want to stand up and speak out for the things I believe in and to make the changes I want to see made. I was fortunate enough to get to hear them speak in person when I was a kid, and I will never forget how magical that experience was. The mere sound of their two voices blending together was enough to inspire me, to make me feel stronger and more capable, to make me fe
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Dec 19, 2008
Very good book about two of the best entertainers and trail blazers in film and the arts.
Sep 22, 2007
Myla
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This is an excellent book. I love how Ossie and Ruby alternate chapters. Sometimes Ossie loses me because he kind of drags on a bit, but that was his personality I guess. I learned so much about what took place during their marriage. So far I have enjoyed this autobiography the most.
May 02, 2010
Eric
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An interesting pair of lives lived, but I found a great deal of the detail to be tedious. Listening to Ossie And Ruby reading their book does add a wonderful texture to the narrative.
May 22, 2008
I read an interview in Interview magazine with Ruby Dee and it was enticing! She seems like a super neat lady.
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