In this luminous memoir, a true American icon looks back on his celebrated life and career. His body of work is arguable 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. Here, Sidney Poitier explores these elements of character and personal values to take his own measure – as a man, as a husband, and father, and as an actor.

Poitier was uncompromising as he pursued a personal and public life that would honor his upbringing and the invaluable legacy of his parents. Committed to the notion that what one does for a living articulates who one is, Poitier played only forceful and affecting characters who said something positive, useful, and lasting about the human condition.

Here, finally, is Poitier’s own introspective look at what has informed his performances and his life. 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.

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Purchasing Period: Now until Monday, April 9th

Reading Period: April 10th-May 10th

April’s Online Hostess/Moderator: Chelle

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 It’s official! Since we are heading into the 2008 presidential elections, a good way to kickoff some knowledge of one our presidential candidates is to understand his key positions and who he is as a man (and a mighty fine one at that–yummy!) This will be the very first book of the Colored Girls Group Book Club!

Yeah!!! *doing my Joan Clayton dance*

The Reading Period for this book: February 26-March 26 

Online Meeting Date: Monday, March 26 at 1:00EST

March Online Hostess/Moderator: That1Girl

Book price: $17.50 at bookstores or used books starting at $12.38 at amazon.com

Book Overview

Amazon.com
Barack Obama’s first book, Dreams from My Father, was a compelling and moving memoir focusing on personal issues of race, identity, and community. With his second book The Audacity of Hope, Obama engages themes raised in his keynote speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, shares personal views on faith and values and offers a vision of the future that involves repairing a “political process that is broken” and restoring a government that has fallen out of touch with the people.  

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