Jan 1, 1980 · The Academy Award-winning Black actor tells of his childhood in the Bahamas, his introduction to New York, his two marriages and tumultuous eight-year relationship with Diahann Carroll, and his numerous films. 374 pages, Hardcover. First published January 1, 1980.

Jun 21, 2010 · This life by Poitier, Sidney. Publication date 1980 Topics Poitier, Sidney, Actors Publisher New York : Knopf Collection internetarchivebooks; americana; inlibrary; printdisabled Contributor Internet Archive Language English Item Size 737.3M . Access-restricted-item true

Nov 11, 2021 · This life by Poitier, Sidney. Publication date 1980 Topics Poitier, Sidney, Actors -- United States -- Biography Publisher New York : Knopf Collection internetarchivebooks; inlibrary; printdisabled Contributor Internet Archive Language English Item Size 720.3M . vi, 374 p., [12] leaves of plates : 25 cm

Born in Miami 1927 and raised in the Bahamas, Poitier began acting after the war, and soon made his debut in Hollywood with No Way Out. He became the first black actor to win an Academy Award for...

Oct 22, 2020 · My choice was Sidney Poitier’s autobiography This Life which was initially published in 1980. I chose this book because, 1- Poitier is one of my very favourite actors, and 2- I thought it would be interesting to read something by someone who is still alive.

Sidney Poitier's life story, an autobiography, needs to be read by EVERY American who may be feeling sorry for themselves because they are down and out, unemployed, or otherwise marginalized in our society.

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