Kerry Washington Is Set to Release New Memoir: 'I Hope Readers Will Receive It with Open Hearts'

The Scandal star’s book, Thicker Than Water , will be released on Sept. 26 The Scandal star’s book, Thicker Than Water , will be released on Sept. 26

Kerry Washington is ready to tell her story. Kerry Washington is ready to tell her story.

The actress, director, producer and activist, 45, has written a new book Thicker Than Water The actress, director, producer and activist, 45, has written a new book Thicker Than Water

which will be released on Sept. 26, PEOPLE can exclusively confirm. which will be released on Sept. 26, PEOPLE can exclusively confirm.

"Writing a memoir is, by far, the most deeply personal project I have ever taken on," "Writing a memoir is, by far, the most deeply personal project I have ever taken on,"

"I hope that readers will receive it with open hearts and I pray that it offers new insights "I hope that readers will receive it with open hearts and I pray that it offers new insights

and perspectives, and invites people into deeper compassion — for themselves and others." and perspectives, and invites people into deeper compassion — for themselves and others."