A moving, unflinching memoir of hard-won success, struggles with addiction, and a lifelong mission to give backfrom the late iconic actor beloved for his roles inThe Wire, Boardwalk Empire,andLovecraft Country

When Michael K. Williams died on September 6, 2021, he left behind a career as one of the most electrifying actors of his generation. From his star turn as Omar Little inThe Wireto Chalky White inBoardwalk Empireto Emmy-nominated roles in HBOsThe Night OfandLovecraft Country,Williams inhabited a slew of indelible roles that he portrayed with a rawness and vulnerability that leapt off the screen. Beyond the nominations and acclaim, Williams played characters who connected, whose humanity couldnt be denied, whose stories were too often left out of the main narrative.

At the time of his death, Williams had nearly finished a memoir that tells the story of his past while looking to the future, a book that merges his life and his lifes work. Mike, as his friends knew him, was so much more than an actor. InScenes from My Life,he traces his life in whole, from his childhood in East Flatbush and his early years as a dancer to his battles withaddiction and the bar fight that left his face with his distinguishing scar. He was a committed Brooklyn resident and activist who dedicated his life to working with social justice organizationsand his community, especially in helping at-risk youth find their voice and carve out their future. Williams worked to keep the spotlight on those he fought for and with, whom he believed in with his whole heart.

Imbued with poignance and raw honesty,Scenes from My Lifeis the story of a performer who gave his all to everything he didin his own voice, in his own words, as only he could.