{"product_id":"life-beyond-measure-letters-to-my-great-granddaughter-paperback","title":"Life Beyond Measure: Letters to My Great-Granddaughter - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSidney Poitier\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bestselling author and American icon offers lessons from his own remarkable life in the form of letters to his great-grandaughter\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe author of \u003cem\u003eThe Measure of a Man \u003c\/em\u003eand one of the most revered actors in the history of Hollywood offers a book that features inspirational advice and personal stories from his extraordinary life. Written in the form of extended letters to his new great-granddaughter, Sidney Poitier offers perspective and wisdom gained from his memories of being a boy in the Bahamas; breaking the race barrier in theater and film during the Civil Rights Era; achieving stardom and success in Hollywood; and as a diplomat and humanitarian. In his role as father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Poitier shares his experience of the most important passages in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSidney 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 \u003cem\u003eLife Beyond Measure\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoitier 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLife Beyond Measure\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 8.02 x 5.36 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 28, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47386234749106,"sku":"9780061496202","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/ee7f04a743cfda6c030813ad2b70b51d.webp?v=1777905187","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/life-beyond-measure-letters-to-my-great-granddaughter-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}