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Finding Me: A Memoir by Viola Davis

101 reviews

chandranolynne's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

The horrific account of Viola's childhood and upbringing was absolutely entrancing. I couldn't stop listening. The things she and her family endured are tragic, and it's nothing short of astonishing that she was able to make the life for herself that she did. Viola's strength and grit shine through from beginning to end, and her faith and love are always at the core of her narrative. The ending fell of just a bit for me. I can't put my finger on it exactly, but I found myself zoning out once she got to talking about her big roles, awards, and accolades. Not to say that she isn't amazing and doesn't deserves them because she absolutely does(!), but I feel the way she presented it was almost too humble and modest. She sort of just rushed through it like it made her uncomfortable to talk about anything else but her struggles. Still a fabulous read and one I will definitely be recommending in the future!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Infertility, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Medical content, and Abortion

stoleyourfoodinthelibrary's review against another edition

emotional inspiring fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Racism, Terminal illness, Violence, Grief, Stalking, and Death of parent

Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment

Minor: Toxic relationship and Vomit

kerrygetsliterary's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

halfbloodprincess_hogwarts's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.75

This was one of the most difficult, emotional yet inspiring, motivational audios I have ever had to endure.

While battling depression, I had to take my time, even though I wanted to listen on. The hardships, abuse of every kind and heartache that Viola endured in her chilhood alone was appalling. 

Just to know that as a light-skinned Black woman, I have not dealt with an ounce of racism, constantly being reminded that I'm "unattractive" and feeling unprotected to the degree darker-skinned Black people do just shakes me to my core.

I loved seeing her progress of being accepted at Julliard to Viola building her portfolio as an actress. 

Then meeting her Julius and seeing their relationship blossom was so heartwarming🥰. Having a family of their  own was a way for Viola to heal from her own childhood.

I truly loved this memoir, this may be my first one, and I was super excited Viola read for the audio herself🥰.

Just to know this background story off what shaped Viola Davis into the person we see today is truly astounding. Viola's memoir is so passionate, inspiring and a journey of finding the strength to revisit dark memories. Healing your younger self, never giving up hope, love and enjoying life to the fullest.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Dementia, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Classism

jalensera's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, and Violence

Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Eating disorder, Incest, Infertility, Racism, Grief, Medical trauma, Abortion, and Death of parent

Minor: Cancer, Child death, Drug abuse, and Incest

sarafina's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Infertility, Rape, and Sexual harassment

isabellarob73's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative inspiring sad tense fast-paced

4.75

This was a truly beautiful, and difficult book. Viola’s story of growing up in Rhode Island is heavy and deeply complex. It shows the generational pain and trauma that racism, domestic violence, alcoholism, and extreme poverty create. Viola also shares her journey as an actress, with fascitinating tidbits for any women of color who love the theatre. Highly recommend. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal death, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Infertility, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, Abortion, Death of parent, Abandonment, Colonisation, and Classism

mimccub's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Drug use, Incest, Infertility, Stalking, and Abortion

zalouis's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Grief, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

Moderate: Alcoholism, Biphobia, Medical content, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Cultural appropriation, and Classism

d0505's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

This is such a beautiful book. Amazing narration by Viola herself. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse

Moderate: Drug abuse, Infertility, Misogyny, and Racism