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Bezig met laden... Life Beyond Measure: Letters to My Great-Granddaughterdoor Sidney Poitier
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. This is not a book I would ever have read had it not been shoved into my hands by a friend. It's also not a book that ever would have been published had it not been written by someone famous for something else - in this case, acting. It's a hodgepodge of autobiography and personal philosophy. The memoir sections were very interesting, from his childhood in the Bahamas to his accidental acting career in New York City. I wish he'd touched more on his experiences, but it's clear his focus here was on philosophy, framed as letters to his great-granddaughter. Alas, much of this was fairly dull, and often strayed into "pontificating Grandpa" territory. It wasn't bad, but it was a bit boring. geen besprekingen | voeg een bespreking toe
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Sidney Poitier is one of the most revered actors in the history of Hollywood. He has overcome enormous obstacles in extraordinary times and is a role model for many Americans because of his convictions, bravery, and grace. Poitier reflects on this amazing life in Life Beyond Measure, offering inspirational advice and personal stories in the form of extended letters to his great-granddaughter. Writing for all who admire his example and who search for wisdom only a man of great experience can offer, this American icon shares his thoughts on love, faith, courage, and the future.--From publisher description. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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The reason, I determined after watching that, A Patch of Blue, and pretty much everything else my library would let me get my hands on, was because my memory was faulty. He was stunningly talented. The nuances, as he plays a young widower, and outshines veteran Hepburn and positively shames Tracy. The way you can see him think, in A Patch of Blue and that perfectly- timed finale in To Sir are breathtaking. Do yourself a favor and watch them all.
So, when I noticed the biography, I had to check it out. I found his stories/opinions every bit as thoughtful, precise, and full of value as the films mentioned above. At least try one or the other. ( )