A Hand to guide Me: Legends and Leaders Celebrate the People Who Shaped Their Lives by Denzel Washington (2006) Editorial Reviews
Book Description
· In his debut as an author, Denzel Washington shares
his personal story of the mentors who helped guide his life.
· Washington pens the introduction for the stories of
more than 70 of America's leading personalities in theatre, sports, business,
and politics as they tell their life-changing stories of mentorship.
· Contributors include Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton,
Antwone Fisher, Bonnie Raitt, Cal Ripken, Alex Rodriguez, Dick Vitale, Whoopie
Goldberg and more.
· A portion of the book's proceeds benefit 4.5 million
children currently involved in the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
From Publishers Weekly
We all get where we're going with a push from someone who
cares, says acclaimed actor Washington. A national spokesperson for Boys and
Girls Clubs of America, he tells how he found his own mentor in the Mount
Vernon, N.Y., Boys Club and celebrates the organization's 100th anniversary
with this collection of 70 celebrities' accounts of how as youngsters they were
guided by a caring adult. Among the contributors are actors, athletes, authors,
artists and former presidents. Retired basketball coach John Wooden remembers
his hardworking father, a farmer, making the time every night to read poetry
and Scripture to his children. Gloria Steinem describes how she saw a
commitment to women's rights in the novels of Louisa May Alcott. Whoopi
Goldberg credits her mother with teaching her empathy the day she abandoned her
best friend to hang out with the popular kids. Bill Clinton was influenced by a
great-uncle, an undereducated man who not only taught him to value people's
differences but to refrain from making judgments. Washington has produced an
anthology that will inspire successful men and women to help and empower the
next generation. B&W photos.
Review:
Inspirational Experience!!!
This was the most inspirational book I have read in a long time
that was not written by a well known religious person. The book gives one a
rewarding experience that anyone can accomplish anything in life if you have
confidence in yourself and trust those who continually encourage you to go
forward with your life. There were so many people that I didn't know had common
people behind them pushing them along the way. I was very surprised at the
celebrities not being ashamed of telling their stories. This book would be a
great asset for teens who are struggling with their lives to read. This book
gave me confidence on some of the things that I have tried and did not believe
that I made a difference in the young person's life. This book just makes me
have even more respect for Mr. Washington on his views on life and his
contributions to the young people. I will continue to be involved in the lives
of other young people and help them achieve their goals as much as I
possibility can just as Mr. Washington. I wish him many more blessings from God
and keep up the fantastic work. Remember that not only is God watching but many
young males and females are watching you also. God Bless you and your family!
The book is in a good used condition. There is a handwritten
name under the cover
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