Life Beyond Measure

De: Sidney Poitier

Narrado por: Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier was one of the most revered actors in the history of Hollywood. He overcame enormous obstacles in extraordinary times and is a role model for many Americans because of his convictions, bravery, and grace. Poitier reflects on his amazing life in Life Beyond Measure, offering inspirational advice and personal stories in the form of extended letters to his great-granddaughter.

Writing for all who admire his example and who search for wisdom only a man of great experience can offer, this American icon shares his thoughts on love, faith, courage, and the future.

Poitier draws upon the perspective and wisdom gained from his memories as a poor boy in the Bahamas, his experience of racism coming to the United States, falling in love and raising a family, breaking the race barrier in theater and film during the civil rights era, achieving stardom and success in Hollywood, and being a diplomat and humanitarian. He reflects on the deepest questions and the significant passages of his life, the virtues that helped him through tough times, and the sense of purpose and history that strengthened him.

He emphasizes the importance of the role of faith in a technological age, as well as our responsibility to the earth and future generations. Throughout, Poitier shares stories about the people of courage he has met along the way and the meaning of life in the face of immense obstacles.

Life Beyond Measure will inspire listeners to live the fullest life with integrity.

©2008 Sidney Poitier; (P)2008 HarperCollins Publishers

He will be missed

I bought this audiobook one week before Sidney Poitier died at age 94. this book is a beautiful series of letters Mr. Poitier wrote for his great-granddaughter when he was 81. I don't I have ever read such a humble autobiography. it bought speaks of deep family love and of human frailty. I am so fortunate that this tender human being had a great-granddaughter so we could all share in his story.

Life Beyond Measure

This is an excellent concept carried by a premier actor, person and family man. This whole novel is comprised of letters written by Sidney Poitier to his actual great granddaughter Ayele who he met at two days old. The book is filled with his life lessons that are shared with her and the reader. They are lessons at all levels and for many of life's situations. It is well written and I truly recommend getting the audio book version like Audible, etc., because Mr. Poitier does the narration.

I highly recommend this book.

Amazing letters to his great-granddaughter

Intelligent, articulate, intriguing and very real. Highly recommended. Adding this to make it to 15 words.

wow!

As I listened, at times I thought I was listening to my own late father

The Wonderful Life we Live

Truly a candid and beautifully narrated story from one of our most cherished celebrities that will serve as a guide for every thinking person who searches for a better understanding of their own life on this amazing planet we call our home.