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9 de nov. de 2011 · The measure of a man : a spiritual autobiography by Poitier, Sidney. Publication date 2000 Topics Poitier, Sidney, Actors Publisher San Francisco, CA : HarperSanFrancisco Collection internetarchivebooks; printdisabled Contributor Internet Archive Language English. Includes index
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 the man behind the many storied roles. Sidney Poitier here explores these elements of character ...
The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography (2000) is a memoir by the legendary film actor Sidney Poitier. As the first black man to win the Academy Award for Best Lead Actor, Poitier has invaluable insight into dealing with and overcoming racism in one's personal life. The Measure of a Man received rave reviews and was selected by Oprah ...
The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography. Paperback – Illustrated, 26 Jan. 2007. by Sydney Poitier (Author) 2,904. See all formats and editions. "I have no wish to play the pontificating fool, pretending that I've suddenly come up with the answers to all life's questions.
5 de abr. de 2000 · The spiritual reflections in The Measure of a Man are nonsectarian; Poitier's faith is clearly influenced by his experience in Christian churches, but he is not, strictly, Christian. Though idiosyncratic, his faith is disciplined and rigorous, informed by leaders as diverse as Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.
1 de ene. de 2000 · Poitier explores the nature of sacrifice and commitment, pride and humility, rage and forgiveness, and paying the price for artistic integrity. What emerges is a picture of a man seeking truth, passion, and balance 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.
The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography Sidney Poitier. HarperSanFrancisco, $26 (255pp) ISBN 978-0-06-251607-7
