Jon Sternfeld
Writer/Collaborator/Ghostwriter
NOW IN PAPERBACK
New York Times Bestseller
NAACP Image Award Winner
A moving, unflinching memoir of hard-won success, struggles with addiction, and a lifelong mission to give back—from the late iconic actor beloved for his roles in The Wire, Boardwalk Empire, and Lovecraft Country
“Soul-baring.”—The Washington Post
“Moving . . . [Williams’s] warmth and hard-earned wisdom shine through the pages, his story ending far too soon.”—The A.V. Club
“Engaging. . . . A bittersweet memento of a generational talent gone too soon.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Scenes From My Life will cement Williams’s legacy as a kind, thoughtful man who used his public prominence to give back to his community.”—BookPage
“Immensely inspiring and candid . . . This bittersweet and poignant work will leave readers in awe.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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Representation:
Wendy Sherman
Wendy Sherman Associates
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Madeleine Morel
2m Communications
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©2017 by Jon Sternfeld