Foxy : My Life in Three Acts

by Grier, Pam; Cagan, Andrea

• ISBN13: 9780446566841
• ISBN10: 0446566845
• Edition: Large
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-04-28
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Summary

In this sexy, often shocking, memoir, you will get to know the real Pam Grier in all her battles and triumphs, her disappointments and her victories. This book is broken down into Three Parts: The Early Years, 'Fros and Freaks, and Finding the Balance. Chapters include: Chapter One: ARMY BRAT Chapter Two: MEETING MONSTERS Chapter Three: ANIMALS OVER PEOPLE Chapter Four: THE SUMMER OF FAILED LOVE Chapter Five: MOVING TO THE PULSE Chapter Six: LEW AND ALLAH Chapter Seven: BLAXPLOITATION BREAKOUT Chapter Eight: THREE STRIKES AND I'M OUTTA THERE! Chapter Nine: TRIAL BY LOSS Chapter Ten: FIGHTING FOR HER LIFE Chapter Eleven: NO MAN'S LAND Chapter Twelve: GOING BROWN: FROM FOXY TO JACKIE Chapter Thirteen: THE L WORD Chapter Fourteen: HEALING AND HORSE SENSE

Author Biography

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 is a recurring character. She spends her free time on her ranch in Colorado.