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Great review!
I am in the middle of this one right now and loving it!
Jennifer wrote: "Great review!"
Thanks, Jennifer! I was only aware of Trevor Noah through his hosting, so it was nice to get to "know" him a little better!
Joy wrote: "I am in the middle of this one right now and loving it!"
Joy - It's so good! I liked every story, which is rare. It's one of my favorites of the year.
Wondeful review, Taryn! Still miss Jon Stewart-he was my hero-wish he would run for Pres. LOL-except I'm serious
debra wrote: "Wondeful review, Taryn! Still miss Jon Stewart-he was my hero-wish he would run for Pres. LOL-except I'm serious"
Thanks, Debra! Laughing, because my husband and I always 'joke' that we would vote for Jon as president too! That's high praise from my husband who doesn't compliment anyone! (He's a lot like Ron Swanson, if you've ever watched Parks&Rec.) We've enjoyed watching Trevor's version of the show too. This book made me appreciate him even more!
Taryn wrote: "debra wrote: "Wondeful review, Taryn! Still miss Jon Stewart-he was my hero-wish he would run for Pres. LOL-except I'm serious"
Thanks, Debra! Laughing, because my husband and I always 'joke' that..."
Think we married the same man
Excellent review Taryn. I wasn't sure about this one but you've sold me.
This is a great review, Taryn. I ended up rating it 3 stars because the time jumping / light editing bothered me, and I would have liked more narrative cohesion. But you're 100% on the money about the sentiments and heartfelt nature of the read, and the history is well done too. Appreciate your take!
Esil wrote: "Excellent review Taryn. I wasn't sure about this one but you've sold me."
Thanks, Esil! I hope you enjoy it too. I learned much more from this book than the standard celebrity memoir. I'm around the same age as Trevor, but our lives were so completely different.
Sam wrote: "This is a great review, Taryn. I ended up rating it 3 stars because the time jumping / light editing bothered me, and I would have liked more narrative cohesion. But you're 100% on the money about ..."
Thank you so much, Sam! This is one of those I still get excited about a month after reading, hence the five stars! There are a few times where the time jumping bothered me: the stepfather mentions before the last story and the time where he was given a piece of equipment to grow his business with hints of a larger story.* I'm not sure why the format didn't bother me more. I read a memoir last year with a similar structure (all over the place time-wise, but generally going from childhood to adulthood) and it completely ruined my reading experience!
*For anyone who hasn't read it: He does elaborate in a later story!
Sounds like I should check this out! Great review, Taryn!
Thank you, Rachel! It's one of the more memorable celebrity memoirs I've read this year!
I definitely want to check it out! Thanks!
Taryn, you were one up on me, at least! I only knew who he was when he made an appearance on some show, probably Stephen Colbert, to promote his book, and I didn't listen to all of that. I'd heard his name mentioned prior to seeing him for maybe a minute or two. He seemed very personable and charming in that brief time, though. Loved your review! Still debating this one.
Elyse wrote: "NICEEEEEEEEEEE Taryn!! :)"
Thank you, Elyse! I feel like Trevor is an old pal now! lol
Cheri wrote: "Taryn, you were one up on me, at least! I only knew who he was when he made an appearance on some show, probably Stephen Colbert, to promote his book, and I didn't listen to all of that. I'd heard ..."
Thanks, Cheri! I don't get to watch The Daily Show as much as I did in the Jon Stewart days because we don't have cable service anymore, but I've been making more of an effort to seek out clips since I read this book. The "personable and charming" personality comes out really strong in his writing. I bet it will be great on audio, but I don't regret reading the print version since I could "hear" his voice while I was reading.
Deanna wrote: "Great review!"
Thank you, Deanna! I've been lucky to read many wonderful memoirs this year!
i just picked this up from the library - which i was already excited about, and reading your review made me even more excited! thanks!
Great review! I'm seeing him speak this weekend! So excited to get my hands on a copy of this book
Season wrote: "i just picked this up from the library - which i was already excited about, and reading your review made me even more excited! thanks!"
Thank you, Season! I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did!
Malia wrote: "Great review! I'm seeing him speak this weekend! So excited to get my hands on a copy of this book"
Thanks, Malia! It's so awesome that you're going to see him in person! He has so many interesting stories to tell!
Is there a way I can access it online? Because I believe have not yet reached our third world:-kenya
Mohamed wrote: "Is there a way I can access it online? Because I believe have not yet reached our third world:-kenya"
Hi, Mohamed! I don't know about any online sources. I think it will probably be hard to find, because it was just published a few days ago. I hope you are able to find a copy!
Great review! I just saw him speak yesterday, and it was excellent! Can't wait to read the book:-)
Malia wrote: "Great review! I just saw him speak yesterday, and it was excellent! Can't wait to read the book:-)"
Malia - I'm so happy to hear the event went well! I hope you enjoy the book! His voice comes through strongly in his writing!
Great review, Taryn. This was one of my favorites of the year.
Jennifer! Thank you! It's definitely on my top list. In a way, he's helped me keep my sanity over the past few weeks, so I'm glad I got this chance to "know" him better.
"... an insightful memoir that strikes the perfect balance of historical and personal", a perfect way to describe this memoir.
Fantastic review Taryn, I think we had a similar experience with this compelling memoir.
Jennifer wrote: "Great review, Taryn. This was one of my favorites of the year."
Hi, Jennifer Did you get this on audio from audible?All best
Iris wrote: ""... an insightful memoir that strikes the perfect balance of historical and personal", a perfect way to describe this memoir.
Thank you, Iris! I was so impressed with this book and Trevor! I enjoy him on The Daily Show even more now that I know more about his background.
I'd missed this one while we were moving house... Just started the audiobook today and loving it. Even more excited now I've seen your views.
PatsyPoo wrote: "I'd missed this one while we were moving house... Just started the audiobook today and loving it. Even more excited now I've seen your views. "
I bet the audiobook is amazing! I still want to listen to it, even though I already read the book! I hope you are still enjoying it and I look forward to your thoughts!
Great review! I'm a casual fan too. This has been on my To-Read list for awhile and my book club just chose it for our June read :).
Brandice wrote: "Great review! I'm a casual fan too. This has been on my To-Read list for awhile and my book club just chose it for our June read :)."
Thank you, Brandice! I was completely blown away by it. I hope your book club enjoys it too. There's so much to discuss!
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I am in the middle of this one right now and loving it!
Jennifer wrote: "Great review!"Thanks, Jennifer! I was only aware of Trevor Noah through his hosting, so it was nice to get to "know" him a little better!
Joy wrote: "I am in the middle of this one right now and loving it!"Joy - It's so good! I liked every story, which is rare. It's one of my favorites of the year.
Wondeful review, Taryn! Still miss Jon Stewart-he was my hero-wish he would run for Pres. LOL-except I'm serious
debra wrote: "Wondeful review, Taryn! Still miss Jon Stewart-he was my hero-wish he would run for Pres. LOL-except I'm serious"Thanks, Debra! Laughing, because my husband and I always 'joke' that we would vote for Jon as president too! That's high praise from my husband who doesn't compliment anyone! (He's a lot like Ron Swanson, if you've ever watched Parks&Rec.) We've enjoyed watching Trevor's version of the show too. This book made me appreciate him even more!
Taryn wrote: "debra wrote: "Wondeful review, Taryn! Still miss Jon Stewart-he was my hero-wish he would run for Pres. LOL-except I'm serious"Thanks, Debra! Laughing, because my husband and I always 'joke' that..."
Think we married the same man
Excellent review Taryn. I wasn't sure about this one but you've sold me.
This is a great review, Taryn. I ended up rating it 3 stars because the time jumping / light editing bothered me, and I would have liked more narrative cohesion. But you're 100% on the money about the sentiments and heartfelt nature of the read, and the history is well done too. Appreciate your take!
Esil wrote: "Excellent review Taryn. I wasn't sure about this one but you've sold me."Thanks, Esil! I hope you enjoy it too. I learned much more from this book than the standard celebrity memoir. I'm around the same age as Trevor, but our lives were so completely different.
Sam wrote: "This is a great review, Taryn. I ended up rating it 3 stars because the time jumping / light editing bothered me, and I would have liked more narrative cohesion. But you're 100% on the money about ..."Thank you so much, Sam! This is one of those I still get excited about a month after reading, hence the five stars! There are a few times where the time jumping bothered me: the stepfather mentions before the last story and the time where he was given a piece of equipment to grow his business with hints of a larger story.* I'm not sure why the format didn't bother me more. I read a memoir last year with a similar structure (all over the place time-wise, but generally going from childhood to adulthood) and it completely ruined my reading experience!
*For anyone who hasn't read it: He does elaborate in a later story!
Sounds like I should check this out! Great review, Taryn!
Thank you, Rachel! It's one of the more memorable celebrity memoirs I've read this year!
I definitely want to check it out! Thanks!
Taryn, you were one up on me, at least! I only knew who he was when he made an appearance on some show, probably Stephen Colbert, to promote his book, and I didn't listen to all of that. I'd heard his name mentioned prior to seeing him for maybe a minute or two. He seemed very personable and charming in that brief time, though. Loved your review! Still debating this one.
Elyse wrote: "NICEEEEEEEEEEE Taryn!! :)"Thank you, Elyse! I feel like Trevor is an old pal now! lol
Cheri wrote: "Taryn, you were one up on me, at least! I only knew who he was when he made an appearance on some show, probably Stephen Colbert, to promote his book, and I didn't listen to all of that. I'd heard ..."Thanks, Cheri! I don't get to watch The Daily Show as much as I did in the Jon Stewart days because we don't have cable service anymore, but I've been making more of an effort to seek out clips since I read this book. The "personable and charming" personality comes out really strong in his writing. I bet it will be great on audio, but I don't regret reading the print version since I could "hear" his voice while I was reading.
Deanna wrote: "Great review!"Thank you, Deanna! I've been lucky to read many wonderful memoirs this year!
i just picked this up from the library - which i was already excited about, and reading your review made me even more excited! thanks!
Great review! I'm seeing him speak this weekend! So excited to get my hands on a copy of this book
Season wrote: "i just picked this up from the library - which i was already excited about, and reading your review made me even more excited! thanks!"Thank you, Season! I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did!
Malia wrote: "Great review! I'm seeing him speak this weekend! So excited to get my hands on a copy of this book"Thanks, Malia! It's so awesome that you're going to see him in person! He has so many interesting stories to tell!
Is there a way I can access it online? Because I believe have not yet reached our third world:-kenya
Mohamed wrote: "Is there a way I can access it online? Because I believe have not yet reached our third world:-kenya"Hi, Mohamed! I don't know about any online sources. I think it will probably be hard to find, because it was just published a few days ago. I hope you are able to find a copy!
Great review! I just saw him speak yesterday, and it was excellent! Can't wait to read the book:-)
Malia wrote: "Great review! I just saw him speak yesterday, and it was excellent! Can't wait to read the book:-)"Malia - I'm so happy to hear the event went well! I hope you enjoy the book! His voice comes through strongly in his writing!
Great review, Taryn. This was one of my favorites of the year.
Jennifer! Thank you! It's definitely on my top list. In a way, he's helped me keep my sanity over the past few weeks, so I'm glad I got this chance to "know" him better.
"... an insightful memoir that strikes the perfect balance of historical and personal", a perfect way to describe this memoir.Fantastic review Taryn, I think we had a similar experience with this compelling memoir.
Jennifer wrote: "Great review, Taryn. This was one of my favorites of the year."Hi, Jennifer Did you get this on audio from audible?All best
Iris wrote: ""... an insightful memoir that strikes the perfect balance of historical and personal", a perfect way to describe this memoir.Thank you, Iris! I was so impressed with this book and Trevor! I enjoy him on The Daily Show even more now that I know more about his background.
I'd missed this one while we were moving house... Just started the audiobook today and loving it. Even more excited now I've seen your views.
PatsyPoo wrote: "I'd missed this one while we were moving house... Just started the audiobook today and loving it. Even more excited now I've seen your views. "I bet the audiobook is amazing! I still want to listen to it, even though I already read the book! I hope you are still enjoying it and I look forward to your thoughts!
Great review! I'm a casual fan too. This has been on my To-Read list for awhile and my book club just chose it for our June read :).
Brandice wrote: "Great review! I'm a casual fan too. This has been on my To-Read list for awhile and my book club just chose it for our June read :)."Thank you, Brandice! I was completely blown away by it. I hope your book club enjoys it too. There's so much to discuss!
