Before she became a two-time Academy Award winner, Geena Davis was just a kid who couldn’t stop apologizing.
In Dying of Politeness, Davis delivers a whip-smart, heartfelt memoir about growing up epically nice—and how Hollywood taught her to toughen up. From her eccentric New England childhood to starring in cult classics like Thelma & Louise and A League of Their Own, Davis shares the moments that shaped her, the roles that emboldened her, and the obstacles she overcame with equal parts grace and grit.
With trademark wit and refreshing candor, she reflects on fame, feminism, family, and the ongoing fight for gender equality in the entertainment industry.
This is the story of how one woman learned to stop being polite—and start being powerful.
