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Jan 26, 2007 · Poitier explores the nature of sacrifice and commitment, price and humility, rage and forgiveness, and paying the price for artistic integrity. What emerges is a picture of a man 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. Read more.
Jan 1, 2001 · The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography. Sidney Poitier. 3.75. 12,985 ratings1,331 reviews. In this luminous memoir, a true American icon looks back on his celebrated life and career.
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The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography is an autobiographical work by Sidney Poitier. On January 26, 2007, Oprah Winfrey chose it for her book club. Summary. In this memoir, Poitier, looks back on his celebrated life and career.
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The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography Paperback – Illustrated, 26 Jan. 2007. by Sydney Poitier (Author) 2,904. See all formats and editions. "I have no wish to play the pontificating fool, pretending that I've suddenly come up with the answers to all life's questions.
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Jan 26, 2007 · Overview. In this candid spiritual memoir, legendary actor Sidney Poitier reflects on life itself as he reveals the spiritual depth, passion, and intellectual fervor that has driven his remarkable life. Poitier credits his childhood of poverty on idyllic Cat Island in the Bahamas for equipping him with the unflinching sense of self-worth ...
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.
