|
Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Individual actors & performers
|
Buy Now
The Measure Of A Man - A Spiritual Autobiography (Paperback)
Loot Price: R364
Discovery Miles 3 640
You Save: R24
(6%)
|
|
|
The Measure Of A Man - A Spiritual Autobiography (Paperback)
 (sign in to rate)
List price R388
Loot Price R364
Discovery Miles 3 640
You Save R24 (6%)
Expected to ship within 18 - 22 working days
|
"I have no wish to play the pontificating fool, pretending that
I've suddenly come up with the answers to all life's questions.
Quite that contrary, I began this book as an exploration, an
exercise in self-questing. In other words, I wanted to find out, as
I looked back at a long and complicated life, with many twists and
turns, how well I've done at measuring up to the values I myself
have set." --Sidney Poitier 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 tman behind the many storied roles. Sidney Poitier
here explores these elements of character and personal values to
take his own measure -- as a man, as a husband and a father, and as
an actor. Poitier credits his parents and his childhood on tiny Cat
Island in the Bahamas for equipping him with the unflinching sense
of right and wrong and of self-worth that he has never surrendered
and that have dramatically shaped his world. "In the kind of place
where I grew up", recalls Poitier, "what's coming at you is the
sound of the sea and the smell of the wind and momma's voice and
the voice of your dad and the craziness of your brothers and
sisters... and that's it." Without television, radio, and material
distractions to obscure what matters most, he could enjoy the
simple things, endure the long commitments,and find true meaning in
his life. Poitier was uncompromising as he pursued a personal and
public life that would honor his unbringing and the invaluable
legacy of his parents. Just a few years after his introduction to
indoor plumbing and the automobile, Poitier broke racial barrier
after racial barrier to launch a pioneering acting career.
Committed to the notion that what one does for a living articulates
to who one is, Poitier played only forceful and affecting
characters who said something positive, useful, and lasting about
the human condition. Here is Poitier's own introspective look at
what has informed his performances and his life. Poitier explores
the nature of sacrifices and committment, 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.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
|
You might also like..
|
Email address subscribed successfully.
A activation email has been sent to you.
Please click the link in that email to activate your subscription.
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
(1)
