Just as I Am

Brief Summary

Cicely Tyson’s memoir, "Just as I Am," feels like sitting down with a wise, soulful grandmother who has lived a life full of challenges, triumphs, and lessons. Born in Harlem in 1924 to West Indian parents, Tyson shares how she went from being a teenage mom and a struggling typist to a trailblazing actress who shattered stereotypes in Hollywood. Tyson doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff, like navigating a rocky relationship with Miles Davis or battling racism and sexism.