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I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons
by Kevin Hart, Neil Strauss
The first time I saw Kevin Hart was in Think Like A Man. Every time he was on screen he made me laugh. From his jokes to his mannerisms, he was always funny. Ever since I have watched that movie I have watched almost every comedy special and movie he has done. So I was super pumped when our book club selected I Can’t Make This Up-Life Lessons.
The book pretty much spans his entire life so far. Literally since birth. His father was a drug addict and in and out of his life. His mother was extremely strict, making sure he wouldn’t end up in a life of crime. When he discovered the comedy is what he wanted to so with his life, he chronicles the ups and downs of making a successful career. There are 16 sections that go through lessons that he learned at one point in his life. Many of those lessons are inspired by those around him.
This book is nothing short of inspirational. He really emphasizes the fact that he chooses to be positive. There are moments in his life where he could have let it affect his view on life, but he didn’t. As a kid, he resents his mother. She was strict and intense and pretty much scared the living daylights out of him but looking back, she really is the reason he is so successful. He could see that she acted out of love.
This book is definitely more a memoir than a comedy but the writing is very witty. I felt as if he were in the room just telling me about his life. One of the reasons I really admire him is he owns his mistakes. He is human, like the rest of us. We all make mistakes but not everyone takes responsibility. Kevin Hart does.
If you are a fan, read this book. You will not be disappointed. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.
The book pretty much spans his entire life so far. Literally since birth. His father was a drug addict and in and out of his life. His mother was extremely strict, making sure he wouldn’t end up in a life of crime. When he discovered the comedy is what he wanted to so with his life, he chronicles the ups and downs of making a successful career. There are 16 sections that go through lessons that he learned at one point in his life. Many of those lessons are inspired by those around him.
This book is nothing short of inspirational. He really emphasizes the fact that he chooses to be positive. There are moments in his life where he could have let it affect his view on life, but he didn’t. As a kid, he resents his mother. She was strict and intense and pretty much scared the living daylights out of him but looking back, she really is the reason he is so successful. He could see that she acted out of love.
This book is definitely more a memoir than a comedy but the writing is very witty. I felt as if he were in the room just telling me about his life. One of the reasons I really admire him is he owns his mistakes. He is human, like the rest of us. We all make mistakes but not everyone takes responsibility. Kevin Hart does.
If you are a fan, read this book. You will not be disappointed. I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars.