Just as I Am

A Memoir

“In her long and extraordinary career, Cicely Tyson has not only exceeded as an actor, she has shaped the course of history.” –President Barack Obama, 2016 Presidential Medal of Honor ceremony

"Just As I Am is my truth. It is me, plain and unvarnished, with the glitter and garland set aside. Here, I am indeed Cicely, the actress who has been blessed to grace the stage and screen for six decades. Yet I am also the church girl who once rarely spoke a word. I am the teenager who sought solace in the verses of the old hymn for which this book is named. I am a daughter and mother, a sister, and a friend. I am an observer of human nature and the dreamer of audacious dreams. I am a woman who has hurt as immeasurably as I have loved, a child of God divinely guided by His hand. And here in my ninth decade, I am a woman who, at long last, has something meaningful to say.” –Cicely Tyson

Why Listen?

Listen and be changed. Listen and experience personal growth. Listen and be grateful for the goodness of Ms Cicely and the Grace of God.

Thank You Ms. Tyson!!!

What an extraordinary and detailed look into the life and career of these beautiful, iconic queen! I thank you and appreciate your contributions!

worth listening to a gift to have been given

This is my story. This is a Song praising my savior all of the day long

Most emotional listen ever !

Excellent listen .. so well read .. I learned so much about Ms Tyson.
I felt like she was right by side and I was in tears many times as well as laughter !
One of my favorite memoirs to date I highly recommend !

Amazing Life

This was a great read/listen. Ms. Tyson’s life is one to look to for strength & guidance. I will now have to purchase the physical book, as it can serve as a great conversation starter. Her independence was a staple throughout her entire life, that’s a lesson for all women. Such an amazing life!