{"title":"Geena Davis","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection featuring the works of \u003cem\u003eGeena Davis\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated figure known for her remarkable journey in the entertainment industry and beyond. Geena Davis is not only an Oscar-winning actress but also a vocal advocate for gender equality in media and founder of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis category prominently includes her engaging memoir, \u003cem\u003eDying of Politeness\u003c\/em\u003e, where Davis offers readers an intimate look into her life, career, and the impactful moments that shaped her into the influential person she is today. With warmth and humour, she reflects on her experiences and shares insights that transcend her personal story, resonating with anyone interested in tales of personal growth and the pursuit of one's convictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Geena Davis's world as she articulates themes of empowerment, resilience, and change. Each book in this collection offers a blend of memoir and biography that will captivate those eager to explore the dynamic journey of a woman who has influenced both the cinematic world and societal perceptions of gender roles.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dying-of-politeness-by-geena-davis-9780008508159","title":"Dying of Politeness","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘I adored this book. It’s so Geena and so inspiring and such a wonderful read’\u003c\/strong\u003e – Emma Thompson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cem\u003eTimes\u003c\/em\u003e Film and Theatre Book of the Year 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom two-time Academy Award winner and screen icon Geena Davis, \u003cem\u003eDying of Politeness\u003c\/em\u003e is the candid, surprising tale of her journey from her epically polite childhood to the roles that put her in the spotlight and gave her the strength to become a powerhouse in Hollywood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt three years old, Geena 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 her journey has been one of fits and starts, with a pothole or two along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this hilarious memoir, Geena regales us with tales of a career playing everything from an amnesiac assassin to the parent of a rodent in \u003cem\u003eStuart Little\u003c\/em\u003e; a soap star in her underwear to a housewife turned road warrior in \u003cem\u003eThelma \u0026amp; Louise\u003c\/em\u003e; a baseball phenomenon in \u003cem\u003eA League of Their Own\u003c\/em\u003e to the first female President of the United States in \u003cem\u003eCommander in Chief\u003c\/em\u003e, and more. She is frank about her eccentric childhood; her many relationships, including her spontaneous Las Vegas wedding to Jeff Goldblum; her archery exploits which led her to the Olympic trials; and how she became a tireless advocate for women and girls, founding her own institute which engages film and TV creators to better represent women and actors from diverse backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDying of Politeness\u003c\/em\u003e is a touching account of one woman’s journey to fight for herself, and ultimately fighting for women all around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46627138011372,"sku":"9780008508159","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/28001493482190.jpg?v=1751879839"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/geena-davis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}