生活超越法则Life Beyond Measure

书籍目录

Prologue: Meeting AyelePART I: FIRST OUTDOORINGS 　first letter You and Me　econd letter Getting to KnowYou　third letter Where We Come From  fourth letter The Early Days  fifth .letter Family Poitier  sixth. letter The LonerPART II: EXPEDITIONS　seventh letter Me and God　eighth letter The Channel Between Want and Need  ninth letter Taking a Stand  tenth letter Love Is a Many-Splintered Thing  eleventh letter Fear, Doubt, and Desperation……

作者简介

Sidney Poitier is one of the most revered actors in the history of Hollywood. He has overcome 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 death.      Life Beyond Measure  is the perfect book to inspire readers to live the fullest life with integrity, from one of our most respected celebrities and a national treasure.

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