Finding Me: The Grammy-winning memoir

The memoir "Finding Me" by Viola Davis is a powerful and inspiring account of her journey from poverty and abuse to becoming the first African-American to win the triple crown of an Oscar, Emmy, and Tony for acting. It is a deeply personal and brutally honest account of her life, and her message is that a life worth living can only be born from radical honesty and the courage to shed facades and be true to oneself.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2023
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller


A Mind-Blowing and Emotionally Honest Tale of Survival Against All Odds




Bernardine Evaristo's breathtaking memoir has left an indelible mark on my heart. I was deeply moved by the profound honesty and emotional depth of this book. Oprah herself praised it as a "shocking memoir," describing it as a "jaw-dropping read" that charts her remarkable journey from poverty and abuse to becoming the first African-American to win the triple crown of an Oscar, Emmy, and Tony for acting. BBC News also lauded it as a "deeply personal, brutally honest account of Viola's inspiring life."




In my book, you will meet a young girl named Viola, who, for years, ran from her past, desperately seeking solace in the arms of anonymity. However, one fateful day, she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever. This is my story, a journey that began in a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, and took me to the vibrant stage of New York City. It is a story of resilience, determination, and the unwavering pursuit of my purpose and strength.


As I wrote Finding Me, my eyes were opened to the truth that our stories are often not given the close examination they deserve. They are often bogarted, reinvented to fit into a crazy, competitive, and judgmental world. This book is written for anyone who is searching for a way to understand and overcome a complicated past, let go of shame, and find acceptance. It is a reminder that a life worth living can only be born from radical honesty and the courage to shed facades and be true to oneself.


Finding Me is a deep reflection on my past and a promise for my future. It is a testament to the power of resilience and the ability to rewrite one's own story. My hope is that my story will inspire you to light up your own life with creative expression and rediscover who you were before the world put a label on you. Let us embark on this journey together, embracing our uniqueness and celebrating the beauty of our individuality.

Weight: 230g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399704038