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Foxy
My Life in Three Acts
Pam Grier with Andrea Cagan

Grand Central
July 2011 / ISBN 9780446548489
Biography
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Reviewed by
Bob Walch

Pam Grier divides this memoir into three segments – “The Early Years” (1949-1970), “’Fros and Freaks” (1970-1989), and “Finding the Balance” (1990-present).

In this candid and occasionally shocking book, the actress discusses her long career as an entertainer and performer as well as her relationships with Richard Pryor, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Freddie Prinz Sr. among others.

Of her relationship with Abdul-Jabbar that ended in their parting ways, Grier writes, “I loved him, the world loved him. He loved me, and he promised to marry, protect, and cherish me and take care of our children. But all of that was contingent upon my embracing a religion that was bigger than both of us and our love. I didn’t feel the draw. There were too many red flags, and I couldn’t fake it because I respected Kareem and myself too much.”

Besides sharing her love life and the vagaries of her career, Grier also tells the story of her ongoing battle with cancer. Purportedly she holds nothing back which is why this is such a riveting and interesting read that has received many positive comments from the critics. You’ll find 16 pages of photos that flesh out this celebrity memoir.

Reviewed 2011
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