read for fun, an avid reader, a writer, character-lover, twenty something, a student
JUL
10
2008
Having already written an autobiography focused on his career, Sidney Poitier decided to write this book, "The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography," about his life and the lessons he had learned throughout and the realizations he has come to over the years. Though the narrative line isn't as established as most typical autobiographies might be, I still ate up every word, every idea and every insight Poitier had to offer. Even though I have hardly any time to read these days (pretty much only on the hour train ride to and from work), it only took me a couple of days to finish the 255 pages...read full review »