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The Measure of a Man : A Spiritual Autobiography
The Measure of a Man A Spiritual Autobiography
Author: Sidney Poitier
ISBN-13: 9780062516077
ISBN-10: 0062516078
Publication Date: 2000
Pages: 272
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 17 ratings
Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco
Book Type: Hardcover
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Helpful Score: 1
Story of a simple, humble man that achieved great things in his chosen field. Even thought the public may have a certain image of him, he considers himself a flawed person that continues to learn lessons throughout his life, with his biggest goal to be as successful in life as his parents.
Readnmachine avatar reviewed The Measure of a Man : A Spiritual Autobiography on + 1439 more book reviews
"Spiritual autobiography" of actor Sidney Poitier, hits the high spots of his life and career but mostly philosophizes on the forces that formed and drive him.
JK avatar reviewed The Measure of a Man : A Spiritual Autobiography on + 139 more book reviews
Mr. Poitier discusses his life and his beliefs. I wish he had included more photos.
reviewed The Measure of a Man : A Spiritual Autobiography on + 31 more book reviews
An insightful memoir that looks deeply into Sydney Poitier's views on life and what makes it "life". A great read that really makes you think and look inward!
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A remarkable man, and a highly enjoyable autobiography.
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Interesting life experiences
rockmom66 avatar reviewed The Measure of a Man : A Spiritual Autobiography on + 47 more book reviews
I bought this book years ago when it was first released. I'm a big Sidney Poitier fan. So many auto-bios are "full of themselves". This is almost a "how to live you life the right way" book, without telling you how to live your life. You just want to follow his example. I simply adore SP.
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Ok book, but was a bit disappointed
Expeditious avatar reviewed The Measure of a Man : A Spiritual Autobiography on + 503 more book reviews
Stunning! Informative! Wonderfully written! Includes some photos.
NYbooks avatar reviewed The Measure of a Man : A Spiritual Autobiography on + 95 more book reviews
More apt title would have been "My philosophy on ... ". His continuous sentence-ending "you know?" and his spurts of self-aggrandizement make this an ok book.