Life Beyond Measure: Letters to My Great-Granddaughter

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.Binding Type: PaperbackAuthor: Poitier, SidneyPublished: 04/28/2009Publisher: HarperOneISBN: 9780061496202Pages: 304Weight: 0.55lbsSize: 8.02h x 5.36w x 0.75d