The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography
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The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography is Sidney Poitier’s reflective memoir that explores his life, values, and spiritual journey from poverty in the Bahamas to becoming a groundbreaking actor and cultural icon.
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| The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography canonical | 1 |
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf | book ⓘ |
| author | Sidney Poitier NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| describes |
Sidney Poitier’s breakthrough roles as an actor
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Sidney Poitier’s early work and struggles ⓘ Sidney Poitier’s family background ⓘ Sidney Poitier’s philosophy of integrity ⓘ Sidney Poitier’s sense of responsibility as a public figure ⓘ |
| explores |
how early poverty shaped Sidney Poitier’s character
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the impact of racism on personal development ⓘ the meaning of success ⓘ the moral responsibilities of fame ⓘ the relationship between spirituality and daily life ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
Sidney Poitier’s childhood in the Bahamas
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Sidney Poitier’s ethical and moral beliefs ⓘ Sidney Poitier’s experiences with racism ⓘ Sidney Poitier’s reflections on manhood ⓘ Sidney Poitier’s rise to fame in Hollywood ⓘ Sidney Poitier’s spiritual reflections ⓘ |
| genre |
non-fiction
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spiritual autobiography ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Sidney Poitier
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acting career ⓘ personal values ⓘ poverty and resilience ⓘ race and identity ⓘ spiritual journey ⓘ |
| narrativePerspective | first-person ⓘ |
| notableFor |
its candid reflection on race and Hollywood
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its emphasis on ethics and personal responsibility ⓘ |
| portrays |
Sidney Poitier as a cultural icon
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Sidney Poitier as a trailblazing Black actor in Hollywood NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| settingDescribed |
Bahamas
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United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
readers interested in film history
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readers interested in memoirs ⓘ readers interested in spiritual growth ⓘ |
| theme |
dignity
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faith ⓘ identity ⓘ perseverance ⓘ self-respect ⓘ social justice ⓘ |
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