Dying of Politeness: A Memoir by Geena Davis Paperback Book

Description: Dying of Politeness by Geena Davis From two-time Academy Award winner and screen icon Geena Davis, the surprising tale of her "journey to badassery"--from her epically polite childhood to roles that loaned her the strength to become a powerhouse in Hollywood.At three years old, Geena Davis announced she was going to be in movies. Now, with a slew of iconic roles and awards under her belt, she has surpassed her childhood dream--but the path to finding yourself never did run smoothly. In this simultaneously hilarious and candid memoir, Davis regales us with tales of a career playing everything from an amnesiac assassin to the parent of a rodent, her eccentric childhood, her relationships, and helping lead the way to gender parity in Hollywood--all while learning to be a little more badass, one role at a time. Dying of Politeness is a touching account of one womans journey to fight for herself, and ultimately fighting for women all around the globe. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Geena Davis is one of Hollywoods most respected actors, having appeared in several roles that became cultural landmarks, such as Thelma in Thelma & Louise, Dottie Hinson in A League of Their Own, and Mackenzie Allen in Commander in Chief. She is also a two-time Academy Award winner, world-class archer, and is now recognized for her tireless advocacy of women and girls, as Founder and Chair of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media. Review "Academy Award winner Davis makes an engaging literary debut with a candid, appealing memoir recounting her evolution from self-effacing young woman to feisty activist ... An entertaining and ebullient memoir." -- Kirkus Reviews"With saucy self-deprecation, robust glee, and touch of goofiness, Davis recounts behind-the-scenes anecdotes from her award-winning film and TV career with a dishiness that only thinly veils the underlying message of empowerment and commitment that enabled her own journey to womens advocacy for gender equality and opportunity off- and on screen . . . . Davis memoir will be hot, given its dual draw of Hollywood tales and urgently needed gender-rights advocacy." -- Booklist Details ISBN0063119145 Author Geena Davis Pages 288 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc ISBN-13 9780063119147 Format Paperback Imprint Collins Subtitle A Memoir Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2023-10-10 NZ Release Date 2023-10-10 UK Release Date 2023-10-10 DEWEY 791.43028092 Audience General Year 2024 Publication Date 2024-05-21 US Release Date 2024-05-21 Imprint US HarperOne Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:162566418;

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