4/7/10

GIVEAWAY! Foxy by Pam Grier


Product Description

Some may know her as hot, gutsy, gun-totin' Foxy Brown, Friday Foster, Coffy, and Jackie Brown. Others may know her from her role as Kit Porter on The L Word. But that only defines one part of the legend that is Pam Grier.

Foxy is Pam's testimony of her life, past and present. In it, she reveals her relationships with Richard Pryor, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Freddie Prinze Sr., among others. She unveils her experiences as a backup singer and a blaxploitation star. In particularly candid and shocking chapters, she shares-for the first time-her view of those films and the persecution that blacks, especially women, needed to endure to make a name for themselves . . . including how it felt to be labeled one of the most beautiful women alive, yet not be permitted to try on clothes in a department store because of the color of her skin. And in words sure to inspire many, she tells the story of her ongoing battle with cancer. 

From her disappointments to her triumphs, nothing is held back. With FOXY, Pam wishes to impart life lessons to her readers-and hopes to touch their hearts.

About the Author

Pam Grier started her career in the early 1970s, starring in a string of moderately successful women-in-prison films and blaxploitation films, and has generally remained in the public eye, starring in movies such as Coffy, Foxy Brown, and Jackie Brown

After taking a short break from Hollywood, Pam returned to films in the 80s, like Fort Apache the Bronx, Something Wicked this Way Comes, and Above the Law. She also made a guest appearances on Miami Vice and The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

Pam also played Kit Porter on the controversial hit show "The L Word" on Showtime. She occasionally guest-stars in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, where she plays a recurring character. She spends her free time on her ranch in Colorado. 

HERE IS ALL YOU HAVE TO DO TO WIN A COPY:

This contest is provided by Hatchette Book Group (thanks Anna) and is open to those who have a US or Canadian mailing address.  You just can't live in a PO Box.  The winner (s) will be chosen by Random.org.  Up to three books will be available depending on entries. This contest ends on 4.28.10 

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28 comments:

  1. Please enter me.

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  5. I think I will learn more about her from reading this book. Thanks for doing this giveaway. :)

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  8. I would love to read this book.

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  18. I'd like to read this. I was surprised about her relationship with Freddie Prinze Sr. He was one of my favorite actor's when I was young. It's still sad to think what he could have been. It should be a very interesting book.

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  19. Hi Mary,
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  26. I would love to read about Pam's life. Who didn't love her cult movies? Thanks for the opportunity to win.
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