Finding Me: A Memoir

Written by Viola Davis

Narrated by Viola Davis

Winner of the 2023 Grammy for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording!

Audie Award Winner for Audiobook of the Year!

Narrated by Viola Davis

In my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever.

This is my story, from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the stage in New York City, and beyond. This is the path I took to finding my purpose but also my voice in a world that didn’t always see me.

As I wrote Finding Me, my eyes were open to the truth of how our stories are often not given close examination. We are forced to reinvent them to fit into a crazy, competitive, judgmental world. So I wrote this for anyone running through life untethered, desperate and clawing their way through murky memories, trying to get to some form of self-love. For anyone who needs reminding that a life worth living can only be born from radical honesty and the courage to shed facades and be . . . you.

Finding Me is a deep reflection, a promise, and a love letter of sorts to self. 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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Apr 26, 2022
• ISBN: 9780063037342

Viola Davis

VIOLA DAVIS is an internationally acclaimed actress and producer, known for her exceptional performances in television shows like 'How to Get Away with Murder' and movies like 'Fences' and 'The Help.' She is the winner of an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, and two Tony Awards, and in 2021 she won a Screen Actors Guild award for her role in 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'. In both 2012 and 2017, Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Davis is also the founder and CEO of JuVee Productions, an artist driven production company that develops and produces independent film, theater, television, and digital content.

Reviews for Finding Me

[Cindy Culver · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Every word was an awakening of self. Thank you for your vulnerability.

[Troy Moore · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Oh my.... so captivating!I vividly saw every word she spoke! Thank you for sharing your life with us! Bless you!

[Paridhi Sharma · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It's Viola Davis
Human touch
I am from India, still felt so related to her story.
I am also an actress and got great and truthful learning lessons on acting.. it's all about finding oneself ?
Paridhi Sharma
India

[Karl Ettinger · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Viola’s is a powerful story that leaves you drained but not hopeless. brilliantly read!

[Erica Chism · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Finished today, yes 1 day and done! Love it. Such provocation of thought, inspiration, empathy, and compassion is sparked.

[Donna Stewart · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Such a poignant, honest retelling of her life. I couldn’t stop listening to it. Through the tears and triumphs, I was able to walk with her every step of the way.

[Kirk Antonio Wagner · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

So much experience, strength and hope. I love how she speaks so candidly.

[lisa · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Awesome, honest, pure, and lovely. I loved it and finished it in one day!!!

[Elwyn Hudson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a wonderful autobiography of a beautiful soul. I love the way she came through the diversities of life like the firebird myth. I think everyone who wants change in their life for the better can benefit from this book.

[S Payne · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

While I enjoyed reading Viola Davis’ store, this book made me sad. Sad that her childhood and family life was so hard. Her life however is a great testimony to be determined to pursue your dreams. We really don’t know what people do to get where they are. There’s a saying that goes, you just see my glory but you don’t know my story. This book is a must read and an encouragement that all things are possible.

[Monica Brewster · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Absolutely wonderful!! What an exploration into self-discovery. My heart is full for her and have even more respect after learning about her life and story of triumph. Loved every word!

[Fiyin Adeoti · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed every bit of listening to Viola's story. I could literally visualize everything she narrated. I would recommend this book for anyone who needs to find him or herself.

Good read!!!

[Deb Jackson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Book was rather sad, but really enjoyed listening to Viola's story. She a magnificent actress and she wonderful story teller. She really beat the odds.

[maria jampolsky · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Best book I’ve ever read ! The narration won a Grammy and it was well deserved.

[Nickole Pope-George · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Two nuggets: You never know what other people are going through or have been through. Be a beacon of hope for somebody. I doesn’t cost you anything to be nice- you might make somebody’s day.
2nd, live your life- that’s what you are here for!

Stay Blessed!

[Andra · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It is the most powerful and empowering memoir I have read this year. Absolut magic.

[Linette Roodt · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Exquisite, masterful telling by Viola Davis. Absolutely loved this book.

[Gayle Wilhelm · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

To listen to Viola in the audio version was such a treat. It was a serious look at today's obstacles for the black actors. Just wonderful!

[Kamea · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved it. She is a warrior and I’m soo happy for her..great book and she let us in to her heart space and that’s what I loved the most. ??

[wanda2you · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Interesting. Eye opening. Raw. Great read!
Read by the author.

[Vonette Mars · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved her before but wow, what a powerful beautiful woman.

[Sombra Bonita · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Masterful. When we live and tell our truth, it can be nothing less than masterful.

[Rosario Villarreal · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Viola, thank you. You’ve shown me how magnificent a human can be.
Honoring your life, many others and mine. Thank you

[Jazlynn Hammon · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The best autobiography I have ever read. I can listen to it again and again.

[Mabel Echewune · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I have learned so much. Firstly the act of faith, prayers and having specific asks. I’m encouraged that God hears my prayers, His timing and game plan might be different than how we wish but God keeps to His words that when we ask, we receive that our joy may be full. This is such an uplifting read for a little girl like me who was born into a poor household but has been helped, favored and used by God to change status-quo for even the generations to come.

[jidehen44 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Quite revealing and down to earth. Worth every minute of my time

[Nicole Williams Mance · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thank you to Viola Davis for sharing this honest glimpse into her life! I feel that I will be forever changed and will approach life differently after reading this memoir.

[Emma · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

SO beautiful... Relateable and deep. Honestly made me look at myself in a different way! Thank you Viola Davis ??

[Sherri Ellis · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love her honesty and how she let us into the world she grew up in. She fought hard to survive and overcome.

[Little Arcia · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Superb! The fact the its Viola who narrated her own book made it so profoundly viseral. I LOVE IT!