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Just As I Am
Book • 2022
In 'Just As I Am,' Cicely Tyson shares her life story with candor and emotion.
The memoir covers her childhood, her rise to fame, and her personal relationships, including her marriage to Miles Davis.
Tyson discusses her pivotal roles in shaping the narrative of Black women in film and theater, her convictions, and her faith.
The book also delves into her experiences as a Black woman in America, her struggles, and her achievements over six decades in the entertainment industry.
The memoir covers her childhood, her rise to fame, and her personal relationships, including her marriage to Miles Davis.
Tyson discusses her pivotal roles in shaping the narrative of Black women in film and theater, her convictions, and her faith.
The book also delves into her experiences as a Black woman in America, her struggles, and her achievements over six decades in the entertainment industry.
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as a great first album from a remarkably self-assured artist.

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