This autobiography didn't come with the plans, guidelines or advice of some of the previous books of the month. But Sidney Poitier's tale of his rise from a simple Bahamian island to the heights of Hollywood was still inspiring in it's realism and honesty. His recalling of prejudice and racism double standards hit me as I remember being told many similar things from my own Anitgua born parents. Mr. Poitier quotes a line I think the vast majority of minorities has heard at one time or another. It's not one of racism but of a parent share reality of American life with their child.
"You have to be twice as good as they are to even be considered"
I know I heard that as a child coming up as I made Honor Roll after Honor roll that I always had to aim higher to be seen. In addition to this Poitier doesn't shy away from raking himself over the coals as he speaks on his marital unfaithfulness and the effect it had on his children. Again its the open honesty that I must admire.I enjoyed this book and I'm appreciative of Mz.J sending it my way.
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