By: Viola Davis
“Memories are immortal. They’re deathless and precise. They have the power of giving you joy and perspective in hard times. Or, they can strangle you. Define you in a way that’s based more in other people’s tucked-up perceptions than truth.”
The story of Viola Davis. From her days of living in a run-down apartment, living in poverty, to how she got her start, those that supported her, and the reality of the life that she led while trying to make it. There are many, many downs, and there are ups, and so much light.
This book is raw. It is honest, and heartbreaking. I never really followed her career closely, or am that into pop culture that I knew her background. I had zero idea of how she lived growing up. I wanted to reach into the book and scoop up that little girl. And while it was hard to read, it made her so strong, and I’m sure more appreciative of the life that she has now.
It was so interesting to read about how she got started, and where she studied. There were people in her life guiding her to the life that she wanted. Unfortunately, it probably took her longer than some others due to the culture of the industry. I have seen a handful of her work, and I do agree that she is very talented.
My only qualm about this book is that it lacks structure. It feels like it was written in a stream of consciousness. I think the editor could have have done a better job with the flow.
Brava to Ms. Viola Davis for bearing it all, and showing us what bravery and strength look like.
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