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The Measure of a Man: A Memoir

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Poitier's journey: from Cat Island to Hollywood icon.

When you delve into "The Measure Of A Man," you're not just reading another celebrity memoir; you're investing time in the life lessons and profound reflections of Sidney Poitier. His narrative not only paves the historical path of a trailblazer amidst social upheaval but also stirs with a wisdom and integrity that transcends the glitz of show business. This memoir will resonate if you're stirred by stories of resilience and personal morality, all the while providing intimate insights into what it meant to break barriers during times of pervasive racism.

  • Audie Award for Nonfiction, Unabridged (2001)
  • Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album (2001)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Measure of a Man: A Memoir

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ISBN: 9780743403863
Authors: Sidney Poitier
Publisher: Pocket Books
Date of Publication: 2001-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Biographies & Memoirs
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Unable to read and write when he left the Caribbean island of his birth, Sidney Poitier had already come a long way when he joined the American Negro Theater in New York in the 1940s. This memoir reflects on a life and career during which he has received acclaim for his performances in film as well as helping to break down racial prejudice in America.
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Poitier's journey: from Cat Island to Hollywood icon.

When you delve into "The Measure Of A Man," you're not just reading another celebrity memoir; you're investing time in the life lessons and profound reflections of Sidney Poitier. His narrative not only paves the historical path of a trailblazer amidst social upheaval but also stirs with a wisdom and integrity that transcends the glitz of show business. This memoir will resonate if you're stirred by stories of resilience and personal morality, all the while providing intimate insights into what it meant to break barriers during times of pervasive racism.

  • Audie Award for Nonfiction, Unabridged (2001)
  • Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album (2001)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.