Finding Me
Narrated by Viola Davis
In my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever.
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 but also my voice in a world that didn’t always see me.
As I wrote Finding Me, my eyes were open to the truth of how our stories are often not given close examination. We are forced to reinvent them to fit into a crazy, competitive, judgmental world. So I wrote this for anyone running through life untethered, desperate and clawing their way through murky memories, trying to get to some form of self-love. For anyone who needs reminding that a life worth living can only be born from radical honesty and the courage to shed facades and be . . . you.
Finding Me is a deep reflection, a promise, and a love letter of sorts to self. My hope is that my story will inspire you to light up your own life with creative expression and rediscover who you were before the world put a label on you.
Finding Me: A Memoir by Viola Davis
In her powerful and inspiring memoir, Finding Me, Viola Davis shares her journey from a childhood marked by poverty and abuse to becoming one of the most celebrated actresses of her generation. With raw honesty and unflinching candor, Davis recounts the challenges she faced along the way, including racism, sexism, and self-doubt. But through it all, she never gave up on her dreams, and she ultimately achieved success on her own terms.
Davis's story is one of resilience, determination, and triumph. She is a role model for anyone who has ever faced adversity, and her memoir is a reminder that it is possible to overcome any obstacle and achieve your goals. Finding Me is a must-read for fans of Viola Davis, and for anyone who is interested in the power of the human spirit.
Here are some of the key themes explored in Finding Me:
- Overcoming adversity: Davis recounts the many challenges she faced growing up, including poverty, abuse, and racism. But she never let these obstacles define her, and she ultimately achieved success on her own terms.
- The importance of self-belief: Davis writes about the importance of believing in yourself, even when others don't. She says, "I learned that the only person who can truly define you is yourself. Don't let anyone else tell you who you are or what you can achieve."
- The power of dreams: Davis writes about the importance of having dreams and never giving up on them. She says, "Dreams are the fuel that drives us forward. They give us something to strive for, something to believe in. Never let anyone tell you that your dreams are impossible."
Finding Me is a powerful and inspiring memoir that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. It is a must-read for anyone who has ever faced adversity, and for anyone who is interested in the power of the human spirit.
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