What a beautiful, powerful story. I knew little of Davis aside from seeing her in her trailblazing roles, but this book (that I listed to as an audiobook and is narrated by Davis herself) was harrowing and inspiring and stunning. Davis's early life was one of true poverty, unlike any I've seen or read about before. She quite literally works her ass off and works her way up by learning, practicing, and being tenacious. I don't even know how to describe the beauty of this book and Davis' life coming in to her fame. It didn't happen over night and her specific and personal criticisms of racism and colorism in Hollywood and society in general is poignant and not one someone without her lived experiences would make. An absolute must read.