Just as I Am
By Cicely Tyson
- Release Date: 2021-01-26
- Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Description
“In her long and extraordinary career, Cicely Tyson has not only succeeded as an actor, she has shaped the course of history.” –President Barack Obama, 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony
“Just as I Am is my truth. It is me, plain and unvarnished, with the glitter and garland set aside. In these pages, I am indeed Cicely, the actress who has been blessed to grace the stage and screen for six decades. Yet I am also the church girl who once rarely spoke a word. I am the teenager who sought solace in the verses of the old hymn for which this book is named. I am a daughter and a mother, a sister and a friend. I am an observer of human nature and the dreamer of audacious dreams. I am a woman who has hurt as immeasurably as I have loved, a child of God divinely guided by his hand. And here in my ninth decade, I am a woman who, at long last, has something meaningful to say.” –Cicely Tyson
Reviews
Love her
5By Cg68568931I wept like a small child upon hearing the news of her passing. I’m glad I was able to get a closer look into her life. She’s truly a gem.An Inspirational and gifted being
5By -Leena22This book is filled with so many life lessons and experiences we can learn from. I paid for the digital book, but I am also planning to by the physical copy. It’s a must add to one’s book collection. I enjoy reading autobiographical novels and reading her story and understanding what she went through as a person was just over all inspirational. I am so glad I read this book!Great Story of Cicely’s life .
5By Naddies7Excellent reading.Tyson
5By 4browsingThis was a captivating book that described the events in the life of the amazing actress.Just As I Am
5By lois' twinGreat read!!! Always loved Cicely Tyson’s work.Our Queen
5By TamCollWhat an amazing and interesting life!! She definitely lived!! I truly enjoyed this and loved getting to know more about Ms. Tyson!!Powerful
5By step 687532A testament to the strength of black women every where and reminder that it’s really never too late to make an impact.Only in a lifetime! 8-)
5By Way to go in Raleigh, NCOutstanding person, Soror, actress, costume designer, herbalist, hair culture trendsetter, fashionista, historian, model, civil rights activist in her own right, wife, mother, daughter, sister, godmother, friend, teacher, inspirational, truthful and I can go on. I laughed. I cried. My soul hurt. My soul was uplifted. I shouted. I praised our Heavenly Father. I was humbled. To live in the same years of this unique individual, I am truly in awe. This should be a must read for every person.Wow! Ms Tyson was a powerhouse
5By DrTSJThis is a great book. A life’s story of love, pain, resilience, success and service by Cicely Tyson. She lifted herself and many others. This is a must read!What a Blessing
5By Layla82402One of the best stories I have been blessed to read. God allowed Ms. Tyson enough time to finish her story and to pass her legacy on to me and others in her own words. A true blessing!!