Finding Me: The Grammy-winning memoir

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This must be one of the most straightforward and brutally honest memoirs I have had the pleasure of reading. Viola’s childhood was tough- and it wasn’t just that her family was poor- but that she lived in a home where substance abuse and violence prevailed. My only regret- I have from listening to Viola read ‘this/her’ memoir so brilliantly—is that I wish I had been part of a small book group -having ongoing discussions—chapter by chapter. I’ll be adding and doing a full review. Couldn’t wait to share because of the size of the vibe and importance to me. Maybe you as well.Academy Invites 134 to Membership". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. June 30, 2009. Archived from the original on May 18, 2012 . Retrieved July 8, 2012. Also in 2017, Davis announced that she would write the sequel to the classic picture book Corduroy, titled Corduroy Takes a Bow. In a press release, Davis stated that "Corduroy has always held a special place in my life, first as a child paging through it, and then again with my daughter, introducing her to the adventures of that adorable teddy bear". [81] The book was published by Penguin Random House later in 2018. [82] [83] Davis in 2022 Davis married actor Julius Tennon in June 2003. [121] In 2011, the couple adopted an infant daughter named Genesis. Davis is also a stepmother to Tennon's two children from previous relationships. [122] Finding Me is a raw and honest memior about growing up in abject poverty with an abusive and alcoholic father. Surviving child sexual abuse/incest and coping with systemic racism to become an Oscar winning actress. Viola Davis Is Writing A Memoir About Her Rise to Stardom and Oprah Daily Has the Cover Reveal". Oprah Daily. October 26, 2021 . Retrieved August 2, 2022.

Prakash, Neha (September 10, 2019). "Viola Davis Was Just Named the Newest Face of L'Oréal Paris". Allure. Condé Nast. Career-wise, after Viola got a role in the 1998 HBO movie 'The Pentagon Wars', there was a domino effect, and more television work came along. Still, many roles eluded Viola because, in her words, she wasn't "pretty enough." Marikar, Sheila (December 12, 2015). "Los Angeles Churches Make Worship...Hip?". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 18, 2016. This is my story, from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the stage in New York City, and beyond. This is the path I took to finding my purpose and my strength, but also to finding my voice in a world that didn't always see me.Warner, Kara (August 4, 2016). "Viola Davis recalls her grandmother's home on a former plantation with a 'horrific' past". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved April 19, 2022. a b "Viola Davis On 'The Help': 'I've Brought My Mom To Life' ". HuffPost. August 11, 2011. Archived from the original on April 3, 2017 . Retrieved April 2, 2017. Viola Davis had a story to tell….carved from experiences that shaped who she is. Trying to fully understand her ‘entire’ life story and ‘how’ she survived unfathomable traumatic conditions—for years—as a child —is staggering….. Our bodies are not the 'spoils of war'… a trophy to be collected to fuel your ego. It's OURS!!! It doesn't belong to you!! And when you take it without permission, it DESTROYS…… like a virus!!!" As part of her partnership with Vaseline to promote the Vaseline Healing Project, Davis attended the groundbreaking of a free community health center in Central Falls, Rhode Island in October 2016 that was sponsored by the project. [111] The project provides dermatological care to help heal the skin of those affected by poverty around the world. [116] [117] [118] She was also a speaker at the 2018 Women's March event in Los Angeles. [119]

Sharma, Nemisha (December 6, 2015). " 'Luke Cage': 5 Cool Things You Didn't Know About Marvel/Netflix Star Mike Colter". Design & Trend. Archived from the original on July 27, 2016 . Retrieved July 16, 2016. Chi, Paul (April 15, 2022). "Viola Davis on Playing Michelle Obama: "I'm Terrified About What She Will Think" ". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on April 15, 2022 . Retrieved April 28, 2022. In addition to being a story about Viola's personal journey, this memoir can serve as a primer for aspiring actors, because it provides information about what to expect and how to maneuver in show business. The journey wasn’t an easy one- but my goodness was a ride it has been. Viola- I am so happy that you are full of self- love now- that you know how beautiful and talented you are, and I hope you know what an inspiration you are, as well.Viola Davis Biography: Theater Actress, Film Actress, Television Actress". Biography.com. Archived from the original on December 22, 2014 . Retrieved September 21, 2015. Paul listened to ‘parts’ - but not all of this book —-(he and I had several conversations—but he missed a lot of poignant parts)…. But thinking about it from the perspective of the entire universe, distilling the novel to its aching soul, it could be the story of many other women, women who still need to make peace with their past, women who struggle to put an end to the abusive streak they're enduring. Women who need to justify their choices and hopes. Women who forgot how to be without bruises and cuts.