Written in the form of extended letters to his new great-granddaughter and namesake (Sydney Ayele LaBarrie), in Life Beyond Measure Sidney Poitier offers perspective and wisdom gained from his own remarkable life - growing up in the Bahamas; breaking the race barrier in theatre and film during the Civil Rights Era and achieving stardom and success, both in Hollywood and as a diplomat and humanitarian. In his role as father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he shares personal stories for those important passages through ...
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Written in the form of extended letters to his new great-granddaughter and namesake (Sydney Ayele LaBarrie), in Life Beyond Measure Sidney Poitier offers perspective and wisdom gained from his own remarkable life - growing up in the Bahamas; breaking the race barrier in theatre and film during the Civil Rights Era and achieving stardom and success, both in Hollywood and as a diplomat and humanitarian. In his role as father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he shares personal stories for those important passages through life: first day of school as well as graduation, learning right from wrong, first job and career choices, falling in love and surviving a break-up, wedding day and commitment in marriage, first child and parenthood, maturity and loss, and what kind of legacy will last the test of time. Life Beyond Measure is a perfect book that will inspire readers to live the fullest life with the greatest integrity, from one of the most respected celebrities of our time.
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Fine in None Issued jacket. 283 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout. This Is The Perfect Book To Inspire Readers To Live The Fullest Life With Integrity, From One Of The Most Respected Celebrities Of Our Time.
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Fine in None Issued jacket. 283 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout. This Is The Perfect Book To Inspire Readers To Live The Fullest Life With Integrity, From One Of The Most Respected Celebrities Of Our Time.
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Very Good in None Issued jacket. 283 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout. This Is The Perfect Book To Inspire Readers To Live The Fullest Life With Integrity, From One Of The Most Respected Celebrities Of Our Time.
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Very Good in None Issued jacket. 283 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout. This Is The Perfect Book To Inspire Readers To Live The Fullest Life With Integrity, From One Of The Most Respected Celebrities Of Our Time.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good in None Issued jacket. 283 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout. This Is The Perfect Book To Inspire Readers To Live The Fullest Life With Integrity, From One Of The Most Respected Celebrities Of Our Time.