Finding Me (Oprah's Book Club) by Viola Davis
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Web ID: 14352357Intense, engaging audiobook
Read by the author, this was an intense but ultimately hopeful memoir, chronicling childhood poverty and abuse, her acting career, and personal relationships. I was consistently interested and emotionally engaged. Note: This is explicit from the opening line, which guided where and how I listened.
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Good read
Viola Davis telling stories of her life and career. I enjoyed this book. I liked the look into her childhood. I appreciated her sister's, Dianne, words to her. I liked how she and most of her siblings made it out of poverty and addictions. When she talks about going to college and beginning her career, it was no easier than her childhood had been. I was glad that her mentors were there to help her. I liked that she had people to ask her the hard questions and to let her know that what she was taught in childhood was not true. I could identify with some of her lessons. I could also identify with her words as she begins to heal from the trauma of her childhood. I was glad I read this. Everyone should as it brings home truths we too often deny.
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True Grit!
This book was amazing...ly tough to read. She lives HER life, speaks HER truth. She is grateful, smart, committed to truth over power, has lived through horrible poverty and abuse, yet she sees the quality of life, again lived on her terms. She is AMAZING! A great read. Buy IT!!
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Remarkable Story!
I recommend for anyone looking to go into the entertainment business. She is such a strong person. I loved it!!!
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Inspiring
I almost shelved this book because the first few chapters were intense and triggering to say the least but I’m glad I kept reading. Truly an amazing book and an eye opener.
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A Must
I have no words. Viola is an incredible woman. Her strength and resilience, her PERSISTENCE, is hero-status. Viola speaks about what it takes to be a hero, and she embodies the definition with everything she has and continues to endure and plow through. I could listen and learn from her forever. This book is a must read or better yet, a must listen.
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Inspiring, raw and phenomenal.
A very well-written, engaging, and inspiring story for both men and women. It causes readers to dig deep inside themselves to discover what inspires and holds them back. It is a great tool to cause deep self-reflection.
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Highly recommend
A great read, I couldn’t put it down. Loved the depth and realness of hearing her story, but also felt and understood more than before.
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