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Finding Me: An Oprah’s Book Club Pick
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OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • A HARPERS BAZAAR BEST BOOK OF 2022 • A PARADE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK • A MARIE CLAIRE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK
“It’s clear from the first page that Davis is going to serve a more intimate, unpolished account than is typical of the average (often ghost-written) celebrity memoir; Finding Me reads like Davis is sitting you down for a one-on-one conversation about her life, warts and all.”—USA Today
“[A] fulfilling narrative of struggle and success….Her gorgeous storytelling will inspire anyone wishing to shed old labels.”—Los Angeles Times
In my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever.
This is my story, from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the stage in New York City, and beyond. This is the path I took to finding my purpose but also my voice in a world that didn’t always see me.
As I wrote Finding Me, my eyes were open to the truth of how our stories are often not given close examination. We are forced to reinvent them to fit into a crazy, competitive, judgmental world. So I wrote this for anyone running through life untethered, desperate and clawing their way through murky memories, trying to get to some form of self-love. For anyone who needs reminding that a life worth living can only be born from radical honesty and the courage to shed facades and be . . . you.
Finding Me is a deep reflection, a promise, and a love letter of sorts to self. My hope is that my story will inspire you to light up your own life with creative expression and rediscover who you were before the world put a label on you.
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Product name:
Finding Me: An Oprah’s Book Club Pick
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$12.99
Adriana Barbosa Silva –
I read the book within my vacations at the beach. The writing keeps you captivated from the beginning to the end. I even had to slow down while reading it as I didn’t want to fiosh it before the end of my vacations ! I was really touched by Viola’ story. We can feel her humility through all the book.
Her story is truly inspiring, it helps you to make you understand the struggles for the black artistes, the poverty ( the real one), the different challenges with family, the inequities , the violence, the sadness but also it gives you hope, it makes you believe in a better future where love wins and that dreams can be achieved with faith, perseverance and hard work.
Thank you Viola for humbely sharing your story.
omaima rizqy –
People from a country like India can very well resonate to this book as far as the struggles and tribulations are concerned save racism. Very well written and amazing inspiration for everyone who wants to rise above their challenges.
Adriana Barbosa Silva –
Beautiful book. Highly recommended
Tamiko D. Fung –
This was an honest, painful, hopeful and a story of being triumphant in hard family conditions. Viola’s honesty in sharing the hardship and poverty during childhood and her success in her field of acting is inspiring. She is an Excellent and nuanced, versatile actress. She studies people and draws from her own history and family.
Cassi –
This was a book club selection, and while I’m not a fan of Memoirs because they are boring…this one held a spark for me. It kept me reading, even when it felt soooooo sloooowwww. I can’t put my finger on why, because at the end of the day while it describes Davis’s upbringing; her challenges as a black woman, and the life she left in order to find herself in the life she’s in, it also showed depth to society as a whole and a perspective most POC cannot articulate to the average white person without there being a sense of bitterness or resentment for the history suffered.
This book was well-written, sensitive and strong, it took emotion and anger but not in a way to tear another down, instead simply showing a perspective we may not see, nor understand. I would recommend anyone read this who loves Davis as an actress, but more so to get to know Viola as a person. Because she is a beautiful one, inside and out.
Aly H –
From start to finish this book elicited such a wide range of emotions – some I could relate to & some I could not but had great empathy for. The honesty & transparency this woman conveyed, especially regarding her very close loved ones, is truly a testament to her strength. I would highly recommend this book to ANYONE, but especially those who are dealing with or struggling with internal battles. Viola Davis’ story is a lesson of resilience, acceptance, transformation, and LOVE.
Nicole –
I first discovered Viola Davis on Brene Brown’s podcast “Unlocking us”. As soon as she started talking, I felt this immense opening within her and myself, too. She was just the most honest, forthcoming woman, and I could tell right away from the topics she discussed and the unapologetic way she spoke. I knew from that moment on I wanted to invest more time into getting to know Viola in the only way I knew how-to listen to more podcasts with her, and read her book. I discovered this book shortly after I discovered the podcast and was SO incredibly excited to read it. I knew the book would be nothing short of amazing, and it was.
The first half of the book or so is just Viola setting the scene if her childhood. Really pouring her damn heart and soul out to show you how she grew up. I felt like I was there witnessing it there with her. Her words are powerful, but not in the “her words make you think” type of way….powerful in the sense that it makes you feel like you are THERE with her. I experienced a lot of emotional pain while reading this. Little Viola went through so much simply because she is black and was poor. People treated her so horribly, she went through so much abuse, so much trauma, and it shook me. BUT I’m so thankful she shared these stories of hers. They’re so incredibly vulnerable, I can’t imagine the strength and bravery it took for her to write this.
The next section of the book is about all of her acting/theatre life taking off and her stories with that. It took quite a sharp turn from the trauma, to acting life-but such is life, right? There’s not always a linear path, but it was a bit tricky for me to adjust from the trauma to the acting bit. Not dogging on her, it’s still a great book, just my opinion that the transition was a bit tricky to dive into at first.
The last few chapters have a lot of wisdom and share her thoughts about systemic racism, what it means to be a black woman in a lead-acting feminine role, etc. Its a very good book-I would recommend it to anyone who wants to read a book that’s raw with truth. Viola is a survivor. She’s someone I look up to immensely because of her bravery and vulnerability. Read the book!
Nicole –
If I called myself a fan of Viola Davis before, I can definitively say that I’m even more enthralled with her now. Finding Me was a heartbreaking, inspiring, and deeply meaningful glimpse into the life of this highly acclaimed actress. As if her written words on the page were not compelling enough, she narrates the audiobook version as well, and I was hooked. I typically listen to audiobooks in the car and switch to the physical version when I am home and able to read, but I found myself completely drawn in by her laid back and familiar tone while telling about the situations in her life that shaped her into the vibrant and resilient person that she is today.
Growing up in Central Falls, Rhode Island, Viola’s family was extremely poor. She details a childhood that would leave the average person in tears at the trials she had to endure at such a young age. And while she never loses sight of who she is and where she came from, the fact that she looks back at everything that happened to her and is able to find joy in it is a testament to her strength and character. Her capacity for love and forgiveness is unmatched, and I was thoroughly moved by her courage and tenacity.
This memoir reached into the depths of my soul and made me burn with empathy. It was unapologetically honest, and raw, and real. Her musings were both entertaining and intelligent, and they encourage the reader to reflect on their own feelings regarding life’s purpose and their self worth. In a world where it is so easy to become hung up on the past and allow old trauma to create scars in your future, Viola’s story shows the endless possibilities of what can happen when you take control of your own destiny and become the author of your story.
“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.”
Vanessa Morse –
Muy conmovedora historia y un excelente libro
Guisi –
A edição é linda! Papel de excelente qualidade, também a impressão e as fotos. A história de Viola é inspiradora e eu me emocionei bastante ao ler todo o livro, cada dia mais fã dessa mulher incrível! 💪🏼🖤