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Childhood
188 pages
Published
1991
by Bantam
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I was expecting more of a laugh. It was mildly humorous. I agreed with his observation about children nowadays lacking creativity as far as free play is concerned. Too many kids play electronics and neglect their childhood. Cosby said: "I was a child when hand-eye coordination was needed only to stick your hand in someone else's eye." I loved his parents comments whenever he was up to something. His mother asked "what's that bandage for?" He answered "oh, nuthin'." "Now that's a new kinda stupid...more
I've heard many of the stories he shares through other sources (comedy tapes and as part of his comedy act). Reading them as a father though just made me chuckle a lot! His perception of children & their desire to discover is amazing. This book is an easy read, but it also encourages the thought to enjoy our own children and their mischief.
usually books dont make me actually laugh out loud, but Childhood actually forced me to cover my mouth from laughing so hard. this book is a hilarious tale of bill cosby's childhood, and although hearing his stories out loud is better, many people can't have the feel of story telling in their books. loved this book!
This was a short book on tape with Bill Cosby actually talking about his childhood. It was funny, funny. He's come a long way from life in the inner city. He did have a father that pushed him to a better life.
Great memories. And who can forget stickball played with a spaldeen, where second base and homeplate were manhole covers and first and third bases were parked cars. What joy!!!
An enjoyable read, and quick, but not as good as his stand-up. I prefer LISTENING to Bill. he is a funny guy tho.
This one was more of a memoir and I didn't find it as enjoyable as 'Fatherhood'.
Apr 17, 2010
Joe Martin
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Childhood by Bill Cosby; Alvin Poussaint (1991)
Not bad, but I prefer hearing Bill Cosby tell his stories.
Cosby and childhood are always funny.
Anecdotes of childhood.
Jul 27, 2011
Apryl Anderson
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So fun!
An undeniably fun read. Any fan of Cosby’s will appreciate seeing characters like Fat Albert at an early stage of development. Ultimately, a pleasant mixture of Doc Cosby’s own stories from his life and observation about the changes since then and the lunacy inherent in all of it.
I don't think Bill Cosby is a interesting writer. He didn't grab my attention in the beginning. He should stick to comedy acts.
He did have some funny stories about his childhood... but I cant really remember any good ones because they weren't that good.
He did have some funny stories about his childhood... but I cant really remember any good ones because they weren't that good.
Hilarious from cover to cover. This will certainly not be the last Cosby book I read. Very cute, and kept my laughing out loud the entire way through.
I purchased this book for 25 cents - it was well worth the price! He shares stories of his childhood and stories of his children - it is quite a chuckle.
After a while Cosby started getting on my nerves. His schtick got old.
A humorous pseudo-memoir, this is good fun and worth a few laughs.
So funny it hurts!
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May 12, 2013
Mike
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American comedian, actor, television producer, activist, and luminary. A veteran stand-up performer, he got his start at various clubs, then landed a vanguard role in the 1960s action show I Spy.
He later starred in his own series, The Bill Cosby Show, in the late 1960s. He was one of the major characters on the children's television show for its first two seasons, and created the humorous educati...more
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He later starred in his own series, The Bill Cosby Show, in the late 1960s. He was one of the major characters on the children's television show for its first two seasons, and created the humorous educati...more
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