Finding Me: The Grammy-winning memoir

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I cried so many times listening to this. I connected to many parts of this book in many emotional and mental ways. I have tears in my eyes just thinking about how to do this book justice with a mere review. Debruge, Peter (January 31, 2015). "Sundance Film Review: 'Lila and Eve' ". Variety . Retrieved March 4, 2018. What an amazing memoir! Viola is one of my favorite actresses- but I knew very little about her private life. This book was a huge surprise to me. I was absolutely riveted to both the e-book and the audiobook. I honestly have no words- One simply must experience this memoir for themselves to truly appreciate it. Canby, Vincent (March 29, 1996). "THEATER REVIEW;Unrepentant, Defiant Blues For 7 Voices". The New York Times. Archived from the original on February 3, 2022 . Retrieved December 26, 2020. The descriptions of the living conditions of her home are hard to wrap one’s head around, but despite her parents having their hands full with their own demons, Viola managed to get some support from siblings and programs offered to her which helped to build her self-esteem, incentivized her to change the course of her life, propelling her toward achieving her dreams.

I love the relationship she shares with her mom… imma go ahead and call my mother a great love of mine because SHE JUST IS!!! 💚💚💚 thank you for helping me see this Vee. Viola Davis in Talks To Star in Michael Mann's Cyber Crime Pic". Deadline. April 19, 2013. Archived from the original on May 27, 2013 . Retrieved July 5, 2013. Widows' Review: Steve McQueen's Riveting Heist Movie Is 'Ocean's Eight' With a Dragon Tattoo". IndieWire. September 9, 2018. Archived from the original on September 9, 2018 . Retrieved December 26, 2020. This memoir will make you emotional after reading the author's extraordinary life journey. If you are facing many obstacles in your life now and want to read a newly published inspirational book, this book will be a great choice. After listening to Finding Me, I also love her as a person. I’m also a survivor of a terrible childhood.

Caro, Mark (February 14, 2009). "Viola Davis: The Pop Machine interview". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on October 18, 2015 . Retrieved September 21, 2015. Finding Me is a raw and honest memior about growing up in abject poverty with an abusive and alcoholic father. Surviving child sexual abuse/incest and coping with systemic racism to become an Oscar winning actress. First ingredient I needed to be an artist, the power to create. The power of alchemy, that magical process of transformation and creation to believe at any given time I could be the somebody I always wanted to be." Finney, Ali (October 20, 2016). "Viola Davis on What It Means to Be Your Authentic Self". Women's Health. Archived from the original on March 5, 2018 . Retrieved March 4, 2018. Meghan Markle's movies and TV roles, in pictures". The Telegraph. November 28, 2017. ISSN 0307-1235. Archived from the original on January 11, 2022 . Retrieved August 16, 2019.

After getting past the early(nightmare) childhood years —-Viola began her career (so damn interesting of even how she got from A to B), in Central Falls, Rhode Island…. Brantley, Ben (April 26, 2010). "It's No More Mr. Nice Guy for This Everyman". The New York Times . Retrieved December 26, 2020. After graduating from high school, Davis studied at Rhode Island College, majoring in theater and participating in the National Student Exchange before graduating in 1988. Next, she attended the Juilliard School for four years, [22] [23] and was a member of the school's Drama Division "Group 22" (1989–93). [32] Career [ edit ] Early work and breakthrough on stage (1992–1999) [ edit ] Objectively speaking, Finding Me is a powerful story; it's not an easy one to read, as it's one born in pain and violence. It's the story of a scared child geared up in a warrior armor, of a person who climbed her way out of her own personal hell hole with clenched teeth and an impressive amount of talent.She was tough, stylish, talented, and well . . . angry. “I’ll get my sister Anita to beat yo’ ass,” I’d say with confidence. But her being three years older than me, she wasn’t readily available to protect me. The 100 Most Influential People in the World: Viola Davis". Time. Archived from the original on April 20, 2017 . Retrieved April 21, 2017. The 100 Most Influential People in the World". Time. April 18, 2012. Archived from the original on April 22, 2012.

I now realize I forgot to add to the review. Please accept my apology. It’s a fantastic book on audio 😁) The journey wasn’t an easy one- but my goodness was a ride it has been. Viola- I am so happy that you are full of self- love now- that you know how beautiful and talented you are, and I hope you know what an inspiration you are, as well. Davis at the 81st Academy Awards in 2009, where she received her first Academy Award nomination for Doubt (2008) Viola Davis is one of the best actors of this generation and has won multiple awards in acting, like Oscar, Emmy, and Tony. She tells her extraordinary journey filled with poverty, love, hatred, racism, and achievements in her life in this book.The question still echoes, how did I claw my way out? There is no out. Every painful memory, every mentor, every friend and foe served as a chisel, a leap pad that has shaped “ME!” The imperfect but blessed sculpture that is Viola is still growing and still being chiseled. Viola is so incredibly raw and honest when sharing stories from her childhood, her journey into being an actress, and the lessons she learned along the way as a daughter, wife, mother, and artist. She highlights the brutal racism she had to deal with as a child, the abuse she faced from family members, what it was like to grow up in poverty, and her deep desire to make something more out of her life.