Finding Me: The Grammy-winning memoir

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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 but also my voice in a world that didn’t always see me.

Viola Davis lived in abject poverty oftentimes without heat, clean clothing, clean bedding, and food. She was continually harassed and bullied. Throughout her life, she experienced what she calls the one-two punch of colorism and sexism. Much to learn, reflect, and think about. I’m guessing every reader will continue thinking about this book long after finishing it - certain sections more than others (all for varied reasons)…. The journey wasn’t an easy one- but my goodness was a ride it has been. Viola- I am so happy that you are full of self- love now- that you know how beautiful and talented you are, and I hope you know what an inspiration you are, as well.Just like every Apple product, FindMy is designed to put you in control of your data. Location information is only sent to Apple when you actively locate your device, mark it as lost, or enable SendLastLocation. Data is encrypted on Apple’s servers and kept for no more than 24 hours. And when the FindMy network is used, everyone’s information is kept private — even fromApple.

This must be one of the most straightforward and brutally honest memoirs I have had the pleasure of reading. Viola’s childhood was tough- and it wasn’t just that her family was poor- but that she lived in a home where substance abuse and violence prevailed. If you have been victimized in the past, confront these issues. They're not going to go away on their own. They might be coloring your approach to daily life, causing you to live up to other people's expectations instead of your own.Then, shortly before Viola graduated high school, she was selected to go to Miami, Florida for the 'Arts Recognition and Talent Search' competition. There Viola was named a 'Promising Young Artist' which eventually led to a scholarship to Rhode Island College. Spend some time alone each day to contemplate your life and what you really want in a calm, judgement-free zone.