Dying of Politeness, Geena Davis
Dying of Politeness, Geena Davis
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Dying of Politeness
A Memoir

Author: Geena Davis

Narrator: Geena Davis

Unabridged: 7 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 10/11/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

From two-time Academy Award winner and screen icon Geena Davis, the surprising tale of her “journey to badassery”—from her epically polite childhood to roles that loaned her the strength to become a powerhouse in Hollywood.At three years old, Geena Davis announced she was going to be in movies. Now, with a slew of iconic roles and awards under her belt, she has surpassed her childhood dream—but the path to finding yourself never did run smoothly. In this simultaneously hilarious and candid memoir, Davis regales us with tales of a career playing everything from an amnesiac assassin to the parent of a rodent, her eccentric childhood, her relationships, and helping lead the way to gender parity in Hollywood—all while learning to be a little more badass, one role at a time. Dying of Politeness is a touching account of one woman’s journey to fight for herself, and ultimately fighting for women all around the globe.Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

About Geena Davis

Geena Davis is one of Hollywood’s most respected actors, having appeared in several roles that became cultural landmarks, such as Thelma in Thelma & Louise, Dottie Hinson in A League of Their Own, and Mackenzie Allen in Commander in Chief. She is also a two-time Academy Award winner, world-class archer, and is now recognized for her tireless advocacy of women and girls, as Founder and Chair of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Michael on October 17, 2022

Being a huge Geena Davis fan, I was DYING OF ANTICIPATION to read her memoir. It’s funny, raw, and honest. The title is perfect! It details her journey to stardom and everything she’s accomplished since then. Fans will love reading nuggets about her hit films, like “Beetlejuice “, “Thelma and Louise......more

Goodreads review by Sharon on March 12, 2024

Geena Davis wrote and narrated Dying of Politeness: A Memoir and it's fabulous! My Mom and I listened to the audiobook on a day long road trip. Geena's self-deprecating wit, humor, and storytelling style is terrific! She wasn't always a badass, as she was described later in her career. Geena takes th......more

Goodreads review by L.C. on September 13, 2023

Geena Davis writes like she is talking to a friend and she expresses her thoughts in a matter-of-fact witty way coupled with a sense of humour. She has definitely traversed through a few decades of a colourful life filled with rich life experiences. A short memoir with cute cartoonish drawings by Da......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on November 12, 2022

*4.5 stars* Smart and sharp and very funny. I enjoyed this memoir a LOT!......more

Goodreads review by Chrissie on April 01, 2023

Davis is funny, warm, and charming; all things I anticipated before picking this one up. And she’s also tough and strong — which I did anticipate, too. But her growth to becoming this strong and resilient woman was a journey for her, which was unexpected. I mean…she’s all the funny and delightful as......more

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