by Sidney Poitier · HarperSanFrancisco · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781847391315
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«The Measure of a Man» is Sidney Poitier's spiritual autobiography, published by HarperSanFrancisco in paperback (272 pages, in English).
Sidney Poitier reviews his life from his poverty-stricken childhood on Cat Island (Bahamas) to becoming a pioneering figure in Hollywood. He reflects on sacrifice, commitment, pride, humility and racism in the industry, and on how his values and faith guided his career and decisions.
For readers interested in actors' memoirs, film history and stories of personal achievement.
Sidney Poitier was a Bahamian-American actor, film director, activist, and diplomat. In 1964, he was the first black actor and first Bahamian to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. Among his other accolades are two competitive Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA Award and a Grammy Award, in addition to nominations for two Emmy Awards and a Tony Award. In 1999, he was ranked number 22 among the "American Film Institute's 100 Stars". Poitier was one of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
