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Life Beyond Measure | 
 enlarge | Manufacturer: HarperCollins e-books
Category: EBooks
List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 9651
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 304
Dewey Decimal Number: 791.43028092
ASIN: B0017ZMZ0K
Publication Date: April 29, 2008
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Product Description
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 his 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. Poitier draws upon the perspective and wisdom gained from his memories as a poor boy in the Bahamas, his experience of racism coming to the United States, falling in love and raising a family, breaking the race barrier in theater and film during the Civil Rights Era, achieving stardom and success in Hollywood, and being a diplomat and humanitarian. He reflects on the deepest questions and the significant passages of his life, the virtues that helped him through tough times, and the sense of purpose and history that strengthened him. He emphasizes the importance of the role of faith in a technological age, as well as our responsibility to the earth and future generations. Throughout, Poitier shares stories about the people of courage he has met along the way and the meaning of life in the face of death. Life Beyond Measure is the perfect book to inspire readers to live the fullest life with integrity, from one of our most respected celebrities and a national treasure.
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WOW Mr. Poitier! November 2, 2008
I thoroughly enjoyed Sir Sidney Poitier sharing his very personal life story with me and the world. What a legacy and gift that he will leave to us as his fans and admirers and to his great granddaughter. I would recommend this book to anyone who needs wisdom and quick life lessons.
Thank you so much Mr. Poitier for sharing yourself with me and the world. Because of you, film and industry has come of age.
My favorite movie of yours is "A Warm December" but I cannot find it anywhere! what's the deal on that? (smile)
Anyway, thanks again and God bless you.
Sincerely,
Rene' "Olufemi" Alexander
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Letters at a Great Grand Daughter by Sidney Poiter October 14, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very good book to read. He always did look shy. The book is very relaxing.
Thank you Sir Sidney !!!! September 20, 2008
I must say thank you to Sir Sidney (as we call him in the Bahamas)for looking back over his life and sharing all the wonderful memories. We can all learn from his advice along with his great - granddughter. He has lived a fantastic life which would have made Horatio Alger proud. I have had the good fortune to have met him and he is always gracious and charming.
You will enjoy this book from cover to cover and get to peak inside the life of this great man who is respected all over the world.
Incredible August 9, 2008
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I love this book, it is so personal, I wish I was not so lazy and do the same for my grand/greatgrand children.
THANK YOU Mr. Poitier July 17, 2008
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For months, I've wanted to share some of my experiences with my granddaughters specifically and my grandchildren in general . . . but where to start, how much to share, which topics are taboo, how to share without influencing or preaching, etc.??? THANK YOU Mr. Poitier! I've only finished half the book, but already I know that I want all of my grandchildren to read it! In fact, I want everyone to read it.
I was struck by Mr. P's loving, honest and forgiving thoughts about life. I was warmed because he has struggled with many of the same notions most dreamers ponder: GOD? Relationships, hardships, money, self-discipline, determination, respect . . .
I'm sure I'll have more to type after I've finished the entire book, but before life happens, I wanted to say thanks and advise everyone, this is the book to read and share!
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