Scenes from My Life: A Memoir

by Michael K Williams, Jon Sternfeld, Michael K. Williams

Book Overview

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - WINNER OF THE NAACP IMAGE AWARD - A "gripping, revelatory" (NPR) memoir of hard-won success, struggles with addiction, and a lifelong mission to give back--from the late iconic actor beloved for his roles in The Wire, Boardwalk Empire, and Lovecraft Country

"Williams's cool rasp leaps off every page, his story told in the direct yet impassioned language that defined his greatest...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593240375
• ISBN13: 9780593240373
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.8" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Real!

Who hasn't fallen in love with Mr. Williams' work over the years? Living and growing up in the same places he has, and relating his stories and experiences with that of my parent's, has been a blessing I wasn't expecting. It's raw and real. I take it with me everywhere like it's an anchor. Some passages are hard to read, some phrases hit you in the gut. He was a wonderful human whose art will live on forever and whose love will live on in all of the people he's touched, known and loved. This is a must read!

My favorite read for 2023

This man will forever be one of my favorite actors. Like so many of the greats, his life was cut too short. His struggles with addiction aren't glossed over here. Matter of fact, this is as raw as it gets when it comes to the many memoirs I've read. It is also too short, but doesn't leave you unsatisfied. His activism with youth is very heartfelt; whether it's kids already in the system or not, he really gave his all to try and help them.