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Writing Finding Me was cathartic for Viola Davis
Viola Davis opened up about just how important it was to share her story with the world. “I’m trying to get back to me, and I think that’s why I wrote the book. That if I somehow explored it, went down sort of that path, and somehow I could find my peace,” she told People in 2022. Despite going through some difficult times in her life, such as poverty and violence, Davis has learned to embrace that part of her. “I celebrate all of it because what I realize is everything that I’ve experienced is what connects me to the world. It’s given me an extraordinary sense of compassion, and it’s a huge foundation for my work,” the “How to Get Away with Murder” actor shared.
Davis had to re-live all her memories when she recorded the audiobook version of “Finding Me,” which she admitted was a bit daunting. “I felt I was living through those moments with every word I spoke. It made me question how I remember things,” she said in an interview with The New York Times. However, Davis added, “It also made me celebrate what I did remember and what I was able to express. More [importantly], it brought me to a very powerful realization. And that is that the past no longer exists. It has no power to hurt me anymore.” So, if you’re looking for a celebrity book club pick to add to your reading list, Davis’ story will be sure to inspire you, whether you read it the old-fashioned way or listen to the full memoir on audiobook.
