Amazing

I had no idea what to expect. at first I thought it would be a light listen but it turns into a funny but Frank assessment of his life. for all the highs and lows you may think you know about, this book explains what a tormented human Richard Pryor was. l

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Great to hear the thoughts of a genuinely funny man

Really enjoyed this. What a life of contrasts. Still made me laugh and look up some of Richard’s older performances Well narrated.

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pretty good.

bit of a slow burner. last few chapters are sad and poignant. would recommend all the same.

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Good book

Great Life, Amazing comedian. Well Written Only wish Richard Prior was Alive to Read himself

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I really enjoyed this book.

It was a hard listen at times due to being very emotional, it was very well read.

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things I didn't know about him

in depth life brilliant things I didn't know about him a truly good listen awesome

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context and narrator

awesome book, sad, funny, entertaining, wise, direct and much more

he is such a great story teller, very happy that I found this book.

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excellent biography

learned a lot about Richard pryor that I didn't known. He had an abysmal childhood. He turned into a serious junkie for most of his life. Then he developed multiple sclerosis, and tried to carry on as normal. He actually made films whilst he had M S and his co stars didn't know. shows the strength of the man at the end. it's very sad and sometimes very funny.

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Essential listening

Okay, so, to address the two most common gripes in other reviews:

1) "It's not a laugh a minute!". No, of course it's not; Richard Pryor was a human being, and this is his honest autobiography! There *are* plenty of laughs, but no, not every page is stuffed with them. Unsurprising when you consider that the raw honesty sees subjects such as being abused as a child, racism, being an abuser of women himself, and living with MS come up.

2) "The reading is poor". Are you *kidding* me?? No, JD Jackson doesn't have Richard Pryor's voice - he's not an impressionist - but for me, he's captured Pryor's rhythm and heart with amazing skill. I'm much more impressed with the performance than I expected to be.

This autobiography reveals the depth and complexity of Pryor's life and personality. He did things that can not, and should not, be excused; something that it seems he would quickly agree with himself. One important takeaway is that he was a ferociously intelligent man and, in addition, he was strong enough to admit his own failings when he was finally in a position to see them. This is absolutely essential listening for fans, and I strongly recommend it to non-fans, too - this just might spark your interest in his work.

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Great story

Gritty and real. Great narration. Recommend but be prepared for some very strong language. Enjoy.

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