The Measure of a Man

I bought a copy of Sidney Poitier's The Measure of a Man: a spiritual autobiography at a used book sale. Though I admired Poitier's work in A Raisin in the Sun and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner- to be honest, it was the Oprah Book Club sticker that got me to pick it up.

I used to be an Oprah Book Club snob, as in I wouldn't read anything with the sticker because it seemed too --?-- (I don't even remember anymore what I had against them.) But time (and prodding by Alan) got me to actually try reading some of the book club books and in doing so, realized that with very few exceptions, they are all gripping and well written, so now the sticker prods me to pick up books I might otherwise pass by. I'm thankful for this new policy as I'm happy I read Poitier's book. It's part autobiography, part his philosophy on life. Poitier's life is fascinating and the book is insightful. It's a short book and easy to get through, yet a worthwhile read.