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Search - Life Beyond Measure: Letters to My Great-Granddaughter (Audio CD) (Unabridged)

Life Beyond Measure Letters to My GreatGranddaughter - Audio CD - Unabridged
Author: Sidney Poitier, Sidney Poitier (Narrator)

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 th... more »e 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.

Audio Review:

Close your eyes for a moment and try to imagine esteemed actor, writer, director, and humanitarian Sidney Poitier shopping at The Gap and Old Navy! This is but one of many funny, heartwarming, and deeply inspirational adventures to be found in Poitier's latest work, dedicated to his great- granddaughter in the hope of letting her know exactly who her great-grandfather was, what he believed, and what made him tick. His letters to her are compelling, as is his narration. Sidney Poitier has a voice as melodious as a Caribbean breeze. There is no mistaking the dynamics and energy he asserts as he moves effortlessly from letter to letter. Like his acting, his narration is unfailingly professional, warm, and highly interesting, and makes for a triumphant audio presentation from beginning to end. -- AudioFile

9 sound discs (10 1/2 hr.)

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ISBN-13: 9780061568497
ISBN-10: 006156849X
Publication Date: 5/1/2008
Edition: Abridged
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3.5 stars, based on 3 ratings

Publisher: HarperAudio
Book Type: Audio CD
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Theresa D. reviewed Life Beyond Measure: Letters to My Great-Granddaughter (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on 9/20/2010 + 5 more book reviews

Sidney Poitier, at 80 years of age, reflects on his life in letters to his first great grandchild. At times Mr Poitier sounds more like a philosopher than an actor. It is amazing that someone who could barely read as a teenager,became such a great actor. This book describes that journey.

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