{"product_id":"thicker-than-water-a-memoir-hardcover","title":"Thicker Than Water: A Memoir - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKerry Washington\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward-winning actor, director, producer, and activist Kerry Washington shares the deeply moving journey of her life so far, and the \"beautiful\" story of discovering her truth in this instant \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller (Oprah Winfrey).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e While on a drive in Los Angeles, on a seemingly average afternoon, Kerry Washington received a text message that would send her on a life-changing journey of self-discovery. In an instant, her very identity was torn apart, with everything she thought she knew about herself thrown into question. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eThicker than Water\u003c\/i\u003e, Washington gives readers an intimate view into both her public and private worlds--as a mother, daughter, wife, artist, advocate, and trailblazer. Chronicling her upbringing and life's journey thus far, she reveals how she faced a series of challenges and setbacks, effectively hid childhood traumas, met extraordinary mentors, managed to grow her career, and crossed the threshold into stardom and political advocacy, ultimately discovering her truest self and, with it, a deeper sense of belonging. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Throughout this profoundly moving and beautifully written memoir, Washington attempts to answer the questions so many have struggled with: \u003ci\u003eWho am I? What is my truest and most authentic self? How do I find a deeper sense of connection and belonging?\u003c\/i\u003e With grace and honesty, she inspires readers to search for--and find--themselves.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKerry Washington\u003c\/b\u003e is an Emmy-winning, SAG, and Golden Globe-nominated actor, director, producer, and organizer. A native of The Bronx, New York, Washington is a versatile and fearless multi-hyphenate, and has received high acclaim for her work in film, television, theater, digital media, advocacy, and beyond. Washington received widespread public recognition for her role as Olivia Pope on the hit ABC drama \u003ci\u003eScandal\u003c\/i\u003e, breaking barriers as the first Black woman since 1974 to headline a network TV drama. Washington's film credits include \u003ci\u003eDjango Unchained\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRay\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Last King of Scotland\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSave the Last Dance\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOur Song\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe School for Good and Evil\u003c\/i\u003e, among many others. In 2016, she launched her production company, Simpson Street. A lifelong advocate and activist, Washington is dedicated to using her voice to fight for justice. Washington has been honored as one of \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e magazine's 2022 Women of the Year, in addition to appearing on the magazine's Most Influential People list in 2014. She also received the 2013 NAACP President's Award, the 2015 GLAAD Media Vanguard Award, and the 2016 ACLU Bill of Rights Award. In 2022, Washington partnered with LAUSD and others to launch The Roybal School of Film and Television Production, a magnet school aiming to drive transformational change across the entertainment industry for students from underserved communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.19 x 9.56 x 6.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 26, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751490027808,"sku":"9780316497398","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b5bc4bf3b22c4a039da1c3a457457288.webp?v=1779974159","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/thicker-than-water-a-memoir-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}