false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171231247m/91563.jpg 91563 17 From the Publisher In this candid spiritual memoir, legendary actor Sidney Poitier reflects on life itself as he reveals the spiritual depth, passion, and intellectual fervor that has driven his remarkable life. Poitier credits his childhood of poverty on idyllic Cat Island in the Bahamas for equipping him with the unflinching sense of self-worth, family values, and simple ethics that he has never since surrendered and that have dramatically shaped his world. Just a few years after his introduction to indoor plumbing and the automobile, Poitier broke countless barriers to launch a pioneering career portraying important, dignified characters in some of the most morally significant films of the late 20th century. Drawing on his personal journey, Poitier explores such themes as sacrifice and commitment, pride and humility, rage and survival, and paying the price for artistic integrity. His engaging memoir spans a time in history from Jim Crow segregation through the early Civil Rights conflicts to present-day cultural struggles and spiritual seeking. Poitier shares his provocative thoughts on racism in Hollywood, consumerism and the media, child-rearing, illness and mortality, honoring a higher consciousness, and realizing how fully a part of "the grand scheme" each of us is. This book is a powerful testament to the rewards of being true to one's self, acting passionately on one's convictions, and boldly walking on the edge. 1659143 2000 The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography (Oprah's Book Club) total:1829|5:299|4:552|3:618|2:279|1:81| 1829 6196 2860 446 2 1 false false Sun Jul 13 18:51:44 -0700 2008 Thu Jun 19 23:36:22 -0700 2008 Sun Jul 13 18:51:44 -0700 2008
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5 stars
"One of the most influential actors of our time, Sidney Poitier has stubbornly remained an enigma, a complex tangle of myth and mystery, since he first burst on the American film scene with No W...more...]]> 0 0 false false Sat Aug 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 30 11:17:47 -0700 2009 Sun Aug 30 11:20:54 -0700 2009
This was a book full of ruminations about Poitier’s life and the effect various experiences had upon him. To hear it read by Poitier himsel...more...]]> 4 0 false false Fri May 29 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri May 29 11:46:52 -0700 2009 Fri May 29 11:55:05 -0700 2009 1 more...]]> 4 0 false false Tue Feb 03 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Sat Jan 31 21:05:12 -0800 2009 Tue Feb 03 18:50:18 -0800 2009 1 more...]]> 5 0 false false Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri Mar 27 18:47:04 -0700 2009 Wed Apr 01 15:00:17 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Wed Dec 03 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Fri Dec 05 19:10:26 -0800 2008 Fri Dec 05 19:39:02 -0800 2008 1
There were several sections that I found quite interesting because he lived through these events. I think that anyone who is interes...more...]]> 3 0 false false Tue Jan 27 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 19 17:19:52 -0800 2009 Tue Jan 27 08:42:10 -0800 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Fri Mar 13 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Wed Mar 11 18:20:15 -0700 2009 Sat Mar 14 14:12:13 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Mon Mar 09 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Mar 09 17:46:31 -0700 2009 Mon Mar 09 17:46:31 -0700 2009 more...]]> 5 0 false false Thu Jan 29 17:58:49 -0800 2009 Thu Jan 29 17:58:49 -0800 2009 more...]]> 3 1 false false Wed Mar 26 22:20:11 -0700 2008 Wed Mar 26 22:35:37 -0700 2008 2 0 false false Sun Nov 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sun Nov 01 13:08:59 -0800 2009 Sun Nov 01 13:17:03 -0800 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Apr 25 15:53:33 -0700 2009 Sat Apr 25 15:59:01 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Mon Jun 23 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sun May 04 21:36:11 -0700 2008 Mon Jun 23 17:32:36 -0700 2008 more...]]> 2 0 false false Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Sun Sep 23 08:54:38 -0700 2007 Sun Sep 23 08:55:07 -0700 2007 more...]]> 1 0 true false Sun Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Tue Sep 11 14:24:40 -0700 2007 Mon Nov 12 16:20:06 -0800 2007
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