Based on a True Story
By Norm Macdonald
- Release Date: 2016-09-20
- Genre: Humor
Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Driving, wild and hilarious” (The Washington Post), here is the incredible “memoir” of the legendary actor, gambler, raconteur, and Saturday Night Live veteran.
When Norm Macdonald, one of the greatest stand-up comics of all time, was approached to write a celebrity memoir, he flatly refused, calling the genre “one step below instruction manuals.” Norm then promptly took a two-year hiatus from stand-up comedy to live on a farm in northern Canada. When he emerged he had under his arm a manuscript, a genre-smashing book about comedy, tragedy, love, loss, war, and redemption. When asked if this was the celebrity memoir, Norm replied, “Call it anything you damn like.”
Reviews
I miss Norm
4By waiting to useNot the greatest book, I wish Norm had shared more truth but it’s Norm so I forgive him. RIP.Great
5By montgomerypNorm! The bestNorm Macfonald was a funny guy.
4By Ms SpeechieHe shoulda stuck with standup.Norm does it again !
5By C effin DubNorm does not disappoint! I often read this book while eating lunch. I spit out my Coca Cola in laughter!Best Ghost-Written Book by an SNL Alum
5By HmaliceWhoever wrote this book for Norm Macdonald should be very proud of himself. It certainly isn't a memoir; that became obvious about two-thirds of the way through. But it just seemed crazy enough to be true. Thinking it was comic non-fiction, I was fooled into reading it, as I don't like novels. This one became an exception -- to almost everything. I eagerly await his next book, whatever form it pretends to take, and whoever writes it for him.Fantastic
5By Lw/oUIt’s a fantastic book.Brilliant
5By Arthur "Two Sheds" JacksonThat essentially sums it up. Comedy masterpiece combined with unique style only possible by Norm. Although it has been said before, Norm is a true satirist and the modern day Mark TwainHuge Disappointment
1By NKEN87This book completely sucked. And before I explain why, let me start by saying I think Norm Macdonald is hilarious. I was really excited to read about his career. Unfortunately, this book is a complete fantasy and fabrication. I'm not sure if a single sentence was accurate. I don't understand why he'd write this. He literally didn't reveal anything about himself other than his complete self loathing. He's a comic genius. I really wanted to hear how he did it. This book was a complete fail. I want my money back, Macdonald!!!Entertaining
4By SatchscratchGood read very funny stuffWorth a thousand stars!!
5By chickenbroth1What a great man! My childhood hero, this book made me cry and laugh at the same time. Thank you Norm! I’m really proud of you!
