Just As I Am
Just As I Am by Cicely Tyson, published by HarperCollins Publishers on February 15, 2022, is a reprint edition comprising 432 pages. In this work, Tyson shares her personal narrative, reflecting on her life as an actress and the experiences that have shaped her identity. She presents herself authentically, revealing her journey from a quiet church girl to a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, while also touching on her roles as a daughter, mother, and friend.
Readers will find a candid exploration of Tyson’s life, where she intertwines her professional achievements with her personal struggles and triumphs. The book delves into themes of identity and resilience, offering insights into the complexities of being an African American woman in the United States. Through her reflections, Tyson provides a unique perspective on her experiences in the motion picture industry, making this work a significant contribution to the understanding of African American biographies.
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“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
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