Captivating!

What a life. Captivating audio. Brilliant narration. Well worth a listen. Humbling beyond words. Much respect after listening to this.

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Outstanding

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 🤩❤✊🏿

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Such a brutal story and yet so inspiring

I’m so sad I won’t be able to hear this story again for the first time.
I was crying my eyes out.

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Wow!

What an incredible story, so well told by Viola. I couldn’t stop listening. I felt it with her.

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You are my Shero Viola Davis!

I listened to this in one sitting. Beautifully written and spoken by the lady herself. So much resonated with me, found myself speaking to her throughout. In agreement, in shock, in rejoicing. Viola... thank you from the bottom of my heart xxx

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Triumph, Joy, Love, passion, courage!

Some journeys are so remarkable that even when you’re able to read or listen to the story it’s hard to believe it was true.

But when the story is about someone living there’s something even more glorious, VD story is perfectly imperfect.

It makes me appreciate her even more, her talent, her courage and her beauty becomes even more meaningful.

This story is healing manifested in human form, and connects your humanity to hers!

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Beautiful

Wonderful captivating narration and an unbelievable story of tragic experiences supported by the realistic journey toward success ! Highly Recommend! I have a new found deep respect for Viola and her work.

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Captivating

Amazing memoir, a story of triumph against ALL odds! Somehow it felt like a Terry McMillan novel, all the more wondrous how Viola lived through so much hardship to tell the story. A story of success written so vividly.

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Truly magnificent

from the first line to the last chapter this book had me encaptured. the strength, vulnerability and hope that was convey by Viola with such honesty is humbling. halfway through the book I shared with my netball girls this book been a must to read. the book had a good mix tearjerking, thought provoking, spaces of reflecting and spoonfuls of humour helping the reader to digest (and remember in the latter chapters) some the trauma that is being shared. the last few sentences was a mind-blowing and personal message which resonates with me and my current journey/ discovery of self. thank you thank you thank you. the best book I have read in absolute years. Well done . People don't delay get this one today. Viola u have always been a actress I held in high esteem but Gurl you have gone to different heights for me. keep on keeping xx by the way I never ever write review so this must show you I good I thought this was.

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I was a little disappointed. Riveting at times and

I was a little disappointed. Riveting at times and boring at others. Spent way too long analysing some roles/movies. Ie The Help. I knew nothing about the public reaction to it and she really did bang on. Some parts didn't make sense to me. But I'd still recommend it overall.

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