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Finding Me

A Memoir

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Finding Me

By: Viola Davis
Narrated by: Viola Davis
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 Winner of the 2023 GRAMMY Award for Best Spoken Word or Non-Musical Album.

Finalist for the 2023 AUDIE AWARDS® for Audiobook of the Year and Narration by the Author.

'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 and my strength, but also to finding 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. They are bogarted, reinvented to fit into a crazy, competitive, judgmental world. So I wrote this for anyone who is searching for a way to understand and overcome a complicated past, let go of shame, and find acceptance. 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 on my past and a promise for my future. 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.

(P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers©2022 Viola Davis Women Inspiring Memoir Heartfelt Thought-Provoking

Critic reviews

A mind-blowing and emotionally honest tale of survival against all odds. (Bernardine Evaristo)
A breathtaking memoir...I was so moved by this book. (Oprah)
It is startlingly honest and, at times, a jaw-dropping read, charting her rise from poverty and abuse to becoming the first African-American to win the triple crown of an Oscar, Emmy and Tony for acting. (BBC News)
All stars
Most relevant
So raw. Beautifully told, incredibly personal, emotional narrative of overcoming, surviving and thriving not in spite of, but because of the hardships endured. Inspirational and outstanding!

Outstanding

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I loved Viola Davis before I listened to this and I love her even more now. I want to go and watch everything shes ever made.

Finding me is an adept title. I felt the authenticity of her story. I cried when she spoke about losing her dad. I could go on and on but i will just say if your a fan, you will love this.

Authentic

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This is a soul-searching, truth-finding, mind-blowing revelation that everyone should read. Thank you Viola for giving me more determination to love myself and accept all my experiences lived and witnessed. This is a powerful read.

Real

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I don't know what I was expecting but it wasn't this. Ms Davis' description of the horrific relentless violence within her parents' marriage she witnessed as a child really affected me. And yet, she saw the humanity in her father and loved him. And yet, he changed and became a better man as he got older. There is much, much more to this story. It is a remarkable biography, vivid, raw and real. I winced, cried, got chills, laughed. All the feels. Thank you so much Ms Davis. This book is a gift, as are you 🤩❤✊🏿

Outstanding

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You'll feel exhausted with praise for Viola Davis. Triumphs, family, sincerity, laughter, honesty wow .

Phenomenal, loved every moment

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