Grace After Midnight

A Memoir
by Felicia Pearson, David Ritz
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Felicia Pearson, star of the acclaimed television series The Wire, reveals her incredible, hard-knock life story—one that dramatically parallels her television character.

"Poetic ... powerful." —Publishers Weekly


While Felicia is a brilliant actor who played a truly chilling role, what's most remarkable about "Snoop" is what she has overcome in...
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Published By Grand Central Publishing

Format Paperback

Number Of Pages 240

Publication Date 11/13/2009

ISBN 9780446195195

Dimensions 5.25 inches x 8 inches


"Raw and thought provoking...told with a bitter sweet elegance...the story of a child who buried her pain and then filled her life with violent behavior. But Snoop's journey is now a rainbow shining in the light of hope and wellness...and is a gift to us all."—Terrie M. Williams, author of Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We're Not Hurting

"Felicia's story is a reminder to me that through the depths of the worst unforeseen circumstances, that life can sometimes bring, the 2 things that we must never lose sight of, GOD's Grace, and Hope. Felicia is a perfect example of one who learned this the hard way and will now, never lose her way again."—Jamie Hector, NBC's Heroes

"Pearson's memoir is even more horrifying than the cold-blooded killer she portrays on The Wire."—Kirkus Reviews

"A gripping story about overcoming obstacles in the face of great adversity and finding hope in the most unlikely place-television."—Ebony

"A remarkable book about a remarkable lady...will encourage anyone who aspires to be bigger and better than what they are...an awesome book to give to a young person as a Christmas gift."—Allhiphop.com

"This is no rage-to-riches story. In fact, it reads more like a miracle."—Essence

"Read her intriguing life story...it's a short, punchy ride of a book."—Giant

"Apowerful story of someone trying to find her way in a dark world, realizing she can still choose her life's direction even in tremendously difficult circumstances. Pearson's narrative is spare, even poetic, rendering traumatic moments all the more powerful."—Publishers Weekly

 
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