In search of me

Internationally acclaimed actress Viola Davis recounts her lifelong journey from a difficult childhood to stardom in her memoir, "In Search of Me ." In this biography, you'll meet a little girl named Viola, who was running from her past until she made the life-changing decision to stop running forever.

In Search of Me tells my story, from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the stages of New York and beyond. This is the path I've taken in search of purpose and strength, but also to make myself heard in a world that didn't hear me.

While writing In Search of Me , I thought about how our stories don't always get the attention they deserve. They're reinvented to fit into a crazy, competitive, and judgmental world. I wrote this book for those who feel excluded, who are searching for a way to understand and overcome a complicated past and find self-acceptance instead of shame.

I wrote it for those who need to remember that life is only worth living if we face it with radical honesty and the courage to abandon the masks and just be... you.

In Search of Me is a profound reflection, a promise, and a declaration of love to myself. I hope my story inspires you to creatively revolutionize your life and rediscover who you were before the world tried to define you.

“From the first page, it's clear that Viola Davis will deliver a far more intimate and visceral account than most celebrity biographies; In Search of Me feels like you're face-to-face with Viola, talking about her life, struggles and everything in between.” - USA Today

“A tale of tribulation and success... Viola's beautiful writing will inspire anyone who wants to shed old labels.” - Los Angeles Times