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Thicker than water a memoir

In this profoundly moving and beautifully written memoir, the award-winning actor and activist provides an intimate view into both her public and private worlds as she chronicles her life's journey thus far, sharing how she discovered her truest self and, with it, a deeper sense of belonging.

Main Author: Washington, Kerry, 1977- (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Little, Brown Spark, 2023.
Edition: First edition.
Subjects:
Washington, Kerry, > 1977-
African American actresses > Biography.
Autobiographies.
Summary: In this profoundly moving and beautifully written memoir, the award-winning actor and activist provides an intimate view into both her public and private worlds as she chronicles her life's journey thus far, sharing how she discovered her truest self and, with it, a deeper sense of belonging.
Physical Description: 311 pages ; 25 cm
ISBN: 9780316497398
0316497398
Author Notes: Kerry Washington 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 Scandal , breaking barriers as the first Black woman since 1974 to headline a network TV drama. Washington's film credits include Django Unchained , Ray , The Last King of Scotland , Save the Last Dance , Our Song , and The School for Good and Evil , 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 Time 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.

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