Finding Me - Viola Davis

Finding Me

By Viola Davis

  • Release Date: 2022-04-26
  • Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
4.5 Score: 4.5 (From 716 Ratings)

Description

OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • A HARPERS BAZAAR BEST BOOK OF 2022 • A PARADE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK • A MARIE CLAIRE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK

“It’s clear from the first page that Davis is going to serve a more intimate, unpolished account than is typical of the average (often ghost-written) celebrity memoir; Finding Me reads like Davis is sitting you down for a one-on-one conversation about her life, warts and all.”—USA Today

“[A] fulfilling narrative of struggle and success….Her gorgeous storytelling will inspire anyone wishing to shed old labels.”—Los Angeles Times

In my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever.

This is my story, from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the stage in New York City, and beyond. This is the path I took to finding my purpose but also my voice in a world that didn’t always see me.

As I wrote Finding Me, my eyes were open to the truth of how our stories are often not given close examination. We are forced to reinvent them to fit into a crazy, competitive, judgmental world. So I wrote this for anyone running through life untethered, desperate and clawing their way through murky memories, trying to get to some form of self-love. For anyone who needs reminding that a life worth living can only be born from radical honesty and the courage to shed facades and be . . . you.

Finding Me is a deep reflection, a promise, and a love letter of sorts to self. My hope is that my story will inspire you to light up your own life with creative expression and rediscover who you were before the world put a label on you.

Reviews

  • Finding Me

    5
    By troublesome chuck
    Loved the book! Gut wrenchingly honest!
  • Review

    5
    By Spanishmoerna
    Loved it !
  • Loved this!

    5
    By Healing12
    Beautiful!
  • A must read for all young ladies and women, especially brown and black ones

    5
    By F from VA
    Such an authentic story of struggle, survival, resilience, healing, self love, growth, and self actualisation!!! It is a well written and deeply captivating autobiography. It includes lots of wisdom and is a worthwhile read for all young ladies and women, especially brown and black ones.
  • Beautifully written stories of perseverance and healing.

    5
    By Mary Martinez Martinez
    I really enjoyed this book. Her stories of poverty and different kinds of abuse resonated with my life. I was rooting for her throughout the book. It was really insightful to see all of Viola’s life experiences that have shaped her into the successful actor that she is.
  • Loved this!

    5
    By Lyn.de
    I would recommend this book to everyone! Mrs. Davis was vulnerable in a way that made me evaluate myself and my journey. A well deserved EGOT for a beautiful memoir!
  • Hands Down Best Memoir

    5
    By Sweetlips329
    Wow! Speechless, Inspiring, and overjoyed! Viola's traumatic childhood experience is a reminder that you're not alone. Secondly, her struggles inspire you to push through! Overall, battles and live now, happily, in peace, or stand out and give grace.
  • I loved every minute

    5
    By Whiterenee
    Words can’t explain how much I love this book.
  • VIOLA DONE DONE IT

    5
    By Infinitediva
    I cried SO hard reading this book. The self actualization and the the realization of God’s work in hindsight was SO good at the end! I mean I read this book in just a few sittings and I am amazed at the word play and just the concept of finding SELF!! That’s why it’s entitled FINDING ME!!
  • God Is Faithful! Outstanding Work!

    5
    By Happy Hattie
    I loved the rawness and in-depth accounts of Ms. Davis’ childhood! What a life! So proud to see how far her life as catapulted. She manifested her future! So thankful for having the opportunity to read her story. God Is Faithful!

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