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This is one of my most anticipated reads, ever, because I’m such a big fan of Viola Davis, and it quickly became one of my favorite memoirs, ever. So finding out she would be gifting us with a deep memoir of her childhood to her present day life was amazing.One of the many takeaways for me is the understanding of just how hard it is for actors to “make it”. But to keep ourselves on our toes, we have a rule that author gender is alternated, girl-boy-girl-boy, and the continents always rotated (with occasional glitches). Annalise was described as a sexual, smart, vulnerable, possibly sociopathic, highly astute, criminal defense attorney. Viola doesn’t attempt to soften the blow or make-palatable the details of her impoverished childhood, the abuse she had suffered as a black woman, the hardships she had to endure as an aspiring and then even as a blossoming actor. Though Viola may have faced more obstacles than some other actors, she admits her struggles were universal.

This is the path I took to finding my purpose but also my voice in a world that didn’t always see me. The descriptions of the living conditions of her home are hard to wrap one’s head around, but despite her parents having their hands full with their own demons, Viola managed to get some support from siblings and programs offered to her which helped to build her self-esteem, incentivized her to change the course of her life, propelling her toward achieving her dreams. When I heard last year that Viola Davis had a memoir coming out in April, I excitedly added Finding Me to my TBR list and also thought, I actually don't know that much about her but I do know I'm a huge fan — I loved How to Get Away With Murder.It's the story of a scared child geared up in a warrior armor, of a person who climbed her way out of her own personal hell hole with clenched teeth and an impressive amount of talent.

By completing your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and authorise Audible to charge your designated card or any other card on file. Listening to her learnings and overcoming the struggles she endured left me captivated and inspired. Most of the people in Central Falls were white, and Viola was the butt of vicious racist slurs since she was a child. It’s also a love letter to her craft; a marveling at the power of art to transform both its object and creator, yes, but also a reflection on its nature and facets — how did it look like liberated from the constraints of eurocentrism?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. She also talks about her personal life, sharing health challenges, meeting her husband, and adopting her daughter. Biography: 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. I enjoyed too her journey of growing up and getting out of that household, to develop into the talented and amazing actress she is today.