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Finding Me

A Memoir

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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
I believe this is one of the most inspirational audiobooks I've listened to.
I could not stop the emotions, the urge to be there and hug 8 year old Viola the same way I'd like someone to hug my 8 year old self and say "it will all be ok"
This books is relatable in many levels I can't even describe.

Viola Davis, I see you sister!

Heart in hand emotional

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Slow at first but I kept going. Tear jerking in many parts. Her honesty and clarity of her own experiences, utterly compelling.

A must read especially for black women, dark black women in particular like me. Our value starts from within as we often overlooked on face value.
Thank you Viola!

Brutally honest

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Such an intimate exploration into the life and journey of an extraordinary woman who overcame the odds stacked against her but instead used them to become a living MasterClass at what she does. Beautifully read by Viola, we get to hear about the personal and professional milestones in her life that have shaped who she is today both as a woman and an actress. A wonderful insight for anyone but particularly for anyone within the industry. A must read / must hear.

Raw. Deep. Beautiful!

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I recommend this book to every single person. This is the real definition of owning your life. I love the vulnerability that comes with this book.

Absolutely captivating!!

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Literally couldn't stop listening to her story. Such an honour to listen to her detail her life's tragedies and triumphs. I am forever enamour by her courage and tenacity to grow into the remarkable woman she is today. Bravo 👑

Wow...what a life!

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