Poitier explores the nature of sacrifice and commitment, pride and humility, rage and forgiveness, and paying the price for artistic integrity, what emerges is a picture of a man seeking truth. Here, sidney poitier explores these elements of character and personal values to take his own measure as a man, as a husband, and father, and as an actor. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Sidney poitier here explores these elements of character and personal values to take his own measure as a man, as a husband and a father, and as an actor. I have always loved sidney poitier, and really enjoyed his story.
On january 26, 2007, oprah winfrey chose it for her book club. Poitier credits his parents and his childhood on tiny cat island in the bahamas for equipping him with the unflinching sense of right and wrong and of selfworth that he has never. Poitier explores the nature of sacrifice and commitment, price and humility, rage and forgiveness, and paying the price for artistic integrity. What do you think of his definition of the measure of a man. Many years ago i wrote a book about my life, which was, necessarily, in large part a book about my life in hollywood. Only true nobility can write the personal history and experiences of a 70something black man from the bahamas with such power to speak profoundly to a 22year old white girl from grand rapids. A spiritual autobiography 2007 is a memoir by the legendary film actor sidney poitier. Discussion questions what do you think about sidney poitier s definition of the measure of a man. Read the measure of a man by sidney poitier for free with a 30 day free trial. Measure by sidney poitier, signed abebooks passion for books. Measure of a man sidney poitier download free ebook.
A spiritual autobiography oprahs book club sidney poitier on. Quite that contrary, i began this book as an exploration, an exercise in selfquesting. As the first black man to win the academy award for best lead actor, poitier has invaluable insight into dealing with and overcoming racism in ones personal life. Sidney poitier has done a lot of living in his eighty years enough to write not one memoir but two, the first this life in and the second, the measure of a man. Poitier explores the nature of sacrifice and commitment, pride and humility, rage and forgiveness, and paying the price for artistic integrity, what emerges is a picture of a man seeking truth, passion, and balance in the face of limitshis own and the worlds. Publication date 2000 topics poitier, sidney, actors united states biography. He explores the nature of sacrifice and commitment, pride and humility, rage and forgiveness, and. Poitier credits his parents and his childhood on tiny cat island in the bahamas for equipping him with the unflinching sense of right and wrong and of selfworth that he has never surrendered and that have dramatically shaped his world. Summary edit in this memoir, poitier, looks back on his celebrated life and career. Obviously, family was, and continues to be, the most important thing to sidney. Publication date 2000 topics poitier, sidney, actors united states biography, large type books. Read free book excerpt from the measure of a man by sidney poitier, page 1 of 2. The measure of a man by sidney poitier 2007 this is an excellent book.
A spiritual autobiography because he felt called to write about certain values, such as integrity and commitment, faith and forgiveness, about the virtues of simplicity, about the difference between amusing ourselves to death and finding meaningful pleasureseven joy. A spiritual autobiography, in until recently, both of them were pretty much forgotten save by poitier enthusiasts. The same page will draw the reader to tears both from laughter and from sorrow. A spiritual autobiography is an autobiographical work by sidney poitier. Sidney poitier has done a lot of living in his eighty years enough to write not one memoir but two, the first this life in 1980 and the second, the measure of a man. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. He explores the nature of sacrifice and commitment, pride and humility, rage and forgiveness, and paying the price for artistic integrity.
The measure of a man by sidney poitier and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This is a book about life, not necessarily about one mans life, as it is meant to be a spiritual book with much questioning of what one does in life. Read an excerpt from the beginning of sidney poitier s the measure of a man. What emerges is a picture of a man in the face of limitshis own and the worlds. Among many other accolades, poitier has been awarded the screen actors guilds highest honor, the life achievement award, for an outstanding career and humanitarian accomplishment. In his autobiography, measure of a man, sidney poitier talks about his failures as an actor, his struggles with life, and his encounters with nature. An excerpt of the measure of a man by sidney poitier. Long before denzel and wesley, and angela and will, and so many others, there was sidney poitier. In other words, i wanted to find out, as i looked back at a long. Measure of a man by sidney poitier, 97800657909, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. The measure of a man by sidney poitier book read online scribd. For hollywoods first major black star was, for many years, hollywoods only major black actor.
The life of a legend learn how a boy raised in the bahamas became one of the greatest american screen actors of all time. What emerges is a picture of a man in the face of limits his own and the worlds. I have no wish to play the pontificating fool, pretending that ive suddenly come up with the answers to all lifes questions. Sidney poitier performs magic in the measure of a man. Read the introduction of sidney poitier s reflections and what really matters in life. The measure of a man by sidney poitier booksamillion. Quite that contrary, i began this book as an exploration, an exercise in self questing. In chapter 5, sidney explains the title of his book when he writes that his father always said that the true measure of a man was how well he provided for his children. Poitier writes in a straightforward style, making the book an enjoyable read. Poitier was uncompromising as he pursued a personal and public life that would honor his upbringing and the invaluable legacy of his parents.
A triumph of the spirit, the measure of a man captures the essential poitier. The measure of a man by sidney poitier, 9780743403863, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Sidney poitier here explores these elements of character and personal values to take his own measure. A memoir illustrated new ed by poitier, sidney isbn. This life and the oprahs book club pick and new york times bestseller the measure of a man. In this luminous memoir, a true american icon looks back on. Study questions for the measure of a man by sidney poitier.