{"product_id":"life-beyond-measure-letters-to-my-greatgranddaughter-isbn-9780061496202","title":"Life Beyond Measure: Letters to My Great-Granddaughter","description":"\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\u003e\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 | \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 | \u003cp\u003e“It’s typical of Poitier’s modesty that what may be his last book is not another celebration of his triumphs but a collection of lessons learned by that wise old actor, passed on to generations who might never truly understand how he changed movies.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Los Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Some people aren’t satisfied to be dashing, principled, talented, influential, and legendary; they have to keep giving of themselves.  In Life Beyond Measure, Poitier unaffectedly muses on life’s mysteries, as compelling as ever in his ninth decade.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eO Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Wise life lessons for everyone’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEbony\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[Poitier] offers heartening stories and life lessons to 2-year old Ayele, his first great-granddaughter.  This actor who moved us to tears in For Love of Ivy and To Sir, With Love will have your eyes just as misty when you read Life Beyond Measure.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEssence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperOne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887836983525,"sku":"NP9780061496202","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780061496202.jpg?v=1730227564","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/life-beyond-measure-letters-to-my-greatgranddaughter-isbn-9780061496202","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}