Título: Life Beyond Measure: Letters to My Great-Granddaughter
Autor: Sidney Poitier
Sinopse: The bestselling author and American icon offers lessons from his own remarkable life in the form of letters to his great-grandaughter
The author of The Measure of a Man and one of the most revered actors in the history of Hollywood offers a book that features inspirational advice and personal stories from his extraordinary life. Written in the form of extended letters to his new great-granddaughter, Sidney Poitier offers perspective and wisdom gained from his memories of being a boy in the Bahamas; breaking the race barrier in theater and film during the Civil Rights Era; achieving stardom and success in Hollywood; and as a diplomat and humanitarian. In his role as father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Poitier shares his experience of the most important passages in life.
Editora: HarperOne
Páginas: 285
Ano: 2008-04-29
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Linguagem: en
ISBN: 0061496189
ISBN13: 9780061496189
Informações do Autor
Nome: Sidney Poitier
Descrição: Ator e diretor
Biografia: Sidney Poitier foi um ator, diretor, autor e diplomata bahamense estadunidense. Poitier cresceu em Cat Island, nas Bahamas. Em 1964, foi agraciado tanto com o Oscar quanto com o Globo de Ouro de melhor ator pelo seu desempenho em Lilies of the Field.