Jill G. (sprtzmom321) reviewed The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography (Audio CD) (Unabridged) on + 25 more book reviews
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Sidney Poitier tells life stories, lessons learned, family happenings, etc. Interesting to learn how he grew up, challenges he faced, progress he made. Good read or in my case good listen.
Laurie D. (dutrall) -
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I just finished listening to Sidney Poitier's The Measure of a Man, and I have to tell you what a joy it was listening to that man. I really enjoyed him. I got such a kick out of the way he kept saying "guy" instead of man. I don't know why. This book is labeled a "spiritual autobiography" and it's easy to see why. I have to admit though that I enjoyed it more while listening to his retelling of stories and events that happened in his life than when he was waxing philisophical. He got a little preachy, preachy sometimes, but he's Sidney Poitier, so in my book, he's entitled. Although I found his beliefs to be inline with my own, for the most part. I just enjoyed the storytelling aspect of the audio more. But the entire book was well, well worth the listen. It was like listening to a conversation from an old friend. He's a gem.
Margaret M. (margaretlee) -
I really enjoyed listening to this autobiography read by SP himself. He is very candid about his upbringing, two marriages, difficulties with children and the pressure of being an African American actor at a time when Hollywood had difficulty accepting him. Highly recommended!
