Jon Sternfeld
Writer/Collaborator/Ghostwriter
Coming September 2026
In this highly anticipated memoir, the beloved actor and star of Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet, Sex and the City, Fallout, and more shares his utterly original account of his offbeat journey in Hollywood, his battles with fear and fame, and the projects that shaped him—and created a cult icon.
Scenes From My Life
by Michael K. Williams
with Jon Sternfeld
New York Times Bestseller
NAACP Image Award Winner
An 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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Marked for Life
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Washington Post Best of the Year
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Dayton Literary Peace Prize Finalist
Crisis Point
Senator Tom Daschle
and Senator Trent Lott
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A Forever Family
Rob Scheer
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A Stone of Hope
Jim St. Germain
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Sustain Your Game
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Strong in the Broken Places
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Make Something Good Today
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A Craftsman's Legacy
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Raise Your Game
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