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Jan 26, 2007 · “With the unwavering sense of dignity and worth . . .this man’s authenticity is earned by the life he describes.” — Los Angeles Times Reading The Measure of a Man is somewhat akin to having a worthwhile conversation with a revered older relative; he doesn’t always tell you what you want to hear, but you appreciate it just the same.
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Jan 1, 2001 · What emerges is a picture of a man seeking truth, passion, and balance in the face of limits his own and the world's. A triumph of the spirit, The Measure of a Man captures the essential Poitier. Author Biography: Sidney Poitier was the first and remains the only African American actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor for his outstanding ...
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Jun 1, 2000 · There is a newer edition of this item: The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography (Oprah's Book Club) $14.99. (3,318) Only 14 left in stock (more on the way). In this luminous memoir, a true American icon looks back on his celebrated life and career. His body of work is arguably the most morally significant in cinematic history, and the ...
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The Measure of a Man. : Sidney Poitier. Harper Collins, Oct 13, 2009 - Biography & Autobiography - 272 pages. "I have no wish to play the pontificating fool, pretending that I've suddenly come up with the answers to all life's questions. Quite the contrary, I began this book as an exploration, an exercise in selfquestioning.
Jan 26, 2007 · In this luminous memoir, a true American icon looks back on his celebrated life and career. His body of work is arguably the most morally significant in cinematic history, and the power and influence of that work are indicative of the character of the man behind the many storied roles. Sidney Poitier here explores these elements of character ...
Mar 2, 2020 · The measure of a man : a spiritual autobiography by Poitier, Sidney. Publication date 2000 Topics Poitier, Sidney, Actors -- United States -- Biography Publisher
