While the memoir contains profanity and dark moments, her strength and how she channels it into her art and faces life's challenges head-on is profoundly moving. This is one of the best memoirs by an African American woman I've ever read. It's an inspiring and powerful story that encourages women to find beauty within themselves, confront life’s traumas, and live authentically.

Wow! What a powerful storyteller! I felt so emotional for her in both her triumphs and sorrows. It is amazing what a family can overcome with such challenges as poverty, abuse, racism and addiction Viola Davis is a strong and beautiful woman inside and out!

What an amazing book!!!

Words cannot describe how much I’m moved emotionally reading this memoir. I couldn’t stop reading the next page even if I wanted to. A riveting and absolutely inspiring memoir of trauma, abuse, healing, faith, and most importantly love.

Great Read!!

A palpable tale of humanity told with honesty, vulnerability and humility!

Utterly amazing. One of my all time fave books. It was raw and visceral and Viola makes you feel as if she’s sitting across from you telling her story. A story of beauty, tragedy, trauma, and healing. It is something everyone needs to read especially those who may feel lost. 10/10

Devastatingly beautiful. Such heartbreaking, horrific stories. The journey was so amazing and inspiring, I didn’t want it to end!

Absolutely loved this book!! Viola is one of my favorite female actresses!! You certainly do have it...keep pushing your way through!!

Inspiring for anyone fights with self-doubt or past traumas. Great book for up and coming artist such as myself. See you soon V!