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Summary: I t Was Given As A Gift
Review: I purchased this book for a friend on her birthday. She read it cover to cover in 2 days and told me how wonderful it was. I eagerly anticipated reading this book, until I opened it. I am far from a goody goody, however I was unable to get past the cursing. I have seen the Kings of Comedy in person several times, however seeing his 'routine' in print was too much for me. This book should come with an explicit content label, or an option for a 'clean' version. I was unable to finish the first chapter.
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Summary: VERY FUNNY!
Review: I REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK. BERNIE MAC(ALONG WITH DARRELL DAWSEY) USED HUMOR TO TELL HOW HE DEALT WITH AND OVERCAME MANY OF LIFE'S MANY OBSTACLES. HE DIDN'T TRY TO HIDE, OR SUGAR COAT WHAT HE WENT THROUGH. HE JUST USED LAUGHTER TO HELP HIM WORK THROUGH HIS STRUGGLES. OVERALL IT WAS A GOOD BOOK. BERNIE- BE ENCOURAGED!
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Summary: Not Good
Review: I'm a huge fan of Bernie, that is why I am so disappointed with this book. Before you buy this book wait until you go to a bookstore and thumb through the last chapter, which is sizable. You'll see the book is completely unorganized. Bernie will start off talking about his wife and as he gets going he'll suddenly switch to talking about racism for a sentence, then sex for two sentences, then his sister's drug habit for a sentence, then how his daughter is going to college for a sentence, all in half a page with no connecting theme or idea of any kind. Kind of a stream of thought type of writing. Just a totally random narrative. Very difficult to read. Also, many, many words being shorten with an appostrophy after it "wo' ya' stop dat' Berine." Yes, I know Bernie talks like this, and there is nothing wrong with it, it is just that it did not translate well from hearing Bernie say it to reading it. The big sin is when the book starts using the same jokes with only slight changes. It also uses the same picture twice. Seriously, I thought I bought a misprint; didn't I see this picture before? Didn't I read this joke before? Oh ya, I did, here, it is about 40 pages back! I think they did this because the book is short and need some more pages. Regardless, I spent $ for this? Bernie has a great story that needs to be told. The background he came from was harsh, and how he became one of the funniest men around is a victory for the human spirit. If you just *have to* get this book, get the audio version, my guess is it would be somewhat better to hear Bernie tell it. Otherwise, let's hope his next book is better.
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Summary: Not Good
Review: I'm a huge fan of Bernie, that is why I am so disappointed with this book. Before you buy this book wait until you go to a bookstore and thumb through the last chapter, which is sizable. You'll see the book is completely unorganized. Bernie will start off talking about his wife and as he gets going he'll suddenly switch to talking about racism, then sex for two sentences, then his sister's drug habit for a sentence, then how his daughter is going to college, all in half a page with no connecting theme or idea of any kind. Kind of a stream of thought type of writing. Just a totally random narrative. Very difficult to read, in addition to many, many words being shorten with an appostrophy after it "wo' ya' stop dat' Berine." Yes, I know Bernie talks like this, and there is nothing wrong with it, it is just that it did not translate well from hearing Bernie say it to reading it. The big sin is when the book starts using the same jokes with only slight changes. It also uses the same picture twice. Seriously, I thought I bought a misprint; didn't I see this picture before? Didn't I read this joke already? Oh ya, I did, here, it is about 40 pages back! I think they did this because the book is short and need some more pages. Regardless, I spent $ for this? Bernie has a great story that needs to be told. The background he came from was harsh, and how he became one of the funniest men around is a victory for the human spirit. If you just *have to* get this book, get the audio version, my guess is it would be somewhat better to hear Bernie tell it. Otherwise, let's hope his next book is better.
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Summary: This is hilarious
Review: If you love to laugh you must get this tape! To hear Bernie read this audio tape is just downright hilarity. Bernie is the best comedian out there today. He tells it like it is. People dont like when people tell it like it is. I guess thats why this tape has not got a 5 star review all the way around. Now,if you have the book thats cool. But you must get the audio tape or cd. Bernie is hilarious. He covers everything from growing up in the hood. Why he wont go back to the hood-or should I say remember were you came from. He comments on his family,funerals,sex,relstionships-I had tears running down my eyes with the THOR story and every time Bernie yells out "Down goes Frazier!" He also comments on other comedians-why he would kill Moe from the three stooges. Lending money,and on and on and on.
If you like to laugh,you have to have this tape. I will buy the book also,just to have around,but I will listen to this tape until it wears out then I will go get another one. Bernie is the funniest man on the market right now. He will be around for a long time.
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Summary: IT IS ABOUT TIME...
Review: It is about time that Bernie Mac shines. With his new show, the release of this book couldn't come any sooner. This book had me laughing so hard I was crying. The thing I love most about this book is that it is real. Bernie Mac doesn't sugar coat a thing, he is real! I must warn you that there is a lot of profanity in this book. I would have to say that the Mac structures this book like a conversation. It is a must read!
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Summary: Sparkling!!!
Review: WOW, what a breath of fresh air and what a laugh. From the moment I opened this book my eyes lite up. How delightful. Bernie Mac is hilarious, he starts this book with a sparkle and ends with a blast. I laughed so much, people on the train wondered what in the heck could she be reading. I is quite refreshing to book up a book and enjoy it from cover to cover. I promise you, if you like to laugh and have a great sense of humor you will not be disappointed. This book deserves 10 STARS. Sincerely Barbara White
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Summary: Sparkling!!!
Review: WOW, what a breath of fresh air and what a laugh. From the moment I opened this book my eyes lite up. How delightful. Bernie Mac is hilarious, he starts this book with a sparkle and ends with a blast. I laughed so much, people on the train wondered what in the heck could she be reading. I is quite refreshing to book up a book and enjoy it from cover to cover. I promise you, if you like to laugh and have a great sense of humor you will not be disappointed. This book deserves 10 STARS. Sincerely Barbara White
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