Finding Me: The Grammy-winning memoir

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Overall, Viola is such a strong woman, but she also shares her struggles and vulnerabilities, and how she made it to this point of stability, peace and understanding. The Davis family also lived in grinding poverty: they often went hungry; didn't have coins for the laundromat; lacked heat and telephone service; and had rats all over the apartment.

To the lioness hard working kick ass, talented, determined, authentic powerhouse inspiring human being….In this riveting autobiography, we get to know Viola as she finds her truth, revisits childhood memories, and reflects on what made her the woman (and EGOT winner) she is today. Viola Davis is an internationally acclaimed actress and producer, known for her exceptional performances in television shows such as How to Get Away with Murder and movies such as Fences and The Help. from the audition process - to attending the damn school as a BLACK women who felt she was being asked to HIDE her BLACKNESS— to fit in. Finding Me is Viola Davis’ story, in her own words, and spans her incredible, inspiring life, from her coming-of-age in Rhode Island to her present day.

I do not consume either on a large scale so I was unaware of the lack of respect for those that often did theater.With rare exceptions such as bank holidays, the book group meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7. I believe her story probably has potential to be great but I personally could not enjoy it in this casual, overly descriptive narrative format. To have gotten away in any semblance of life and still be so strong, put so much of herself into others, and be so caring and kind. Viola Davis is one of the best actors of this generation and has won multiple awards in acting, like Oscar, Emmy, and Tony.