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Dying of Politeness

A Memoir

by Geena Davis

Narrator Geena Davis

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Length 7 hours 36 minutes

Language English

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“Davis makes magic of her pre-slipper Cinderella upbringing in Wareham, Mass., all the while oozing with optimism and resiliency through relationships and film making. Fun and empowering at the same time. ”
— Roxanne • Bookstore1Sarasota

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“I love how Davis' mind works and how much passion she has for her job. A funny and highly entertaining listen that will have you smiling and binging her life's work.”
— Kimi • Buttonwood Books and Toys

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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.

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Biography & Memoir Art Nonfiction Social Science

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.