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A candid memoir of Trevor Noah’s childhood in apartheid‑era South Africa, blending humor, heart, and social insight as he navigates a world where he was never meant to exist.

Christopher McDougall explores how the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico excel in ultra‑long distance running, revealing clues that could reshape training for contemporary athletes and shed light on the human running machine.

David Sedaris turns everyday embarrassments—coffee mishaps, awkward travel moments, and odd domestic quirks—into a keenly observed, humorously candid collection that explores deeper human truths.

Tina Fey’s memoir blends sharp wit with personal anecdotes, charting her rise from Pennsylvania to Saturday Night Live fame while offering candid insights into comedy, gender dynamics, and the juggling act of fame and family.

Carrie Fisher reflects on her teenage years, early fame, and the impact of her love for science‑fiction, captured in unpublished journals that reveal her humor, vulnerability, and personal struggles.

Amy Schumer’s new memoir blends sharp humor with candid reflections on her teenage years, family, relationships, and sexuality, revealing the moments that forged her bold, stand‑up comedian persona.

An autobiographical account of Craig Ferguson’s journey from Glasgow to Hollywood, detailing his struggles, setbacks, and eventual success as an actor, comedian, and U.S. citizen.

Shane Dawson’s new essay collection chronicles a mix of personal moments—both extraordinary and mortifying—filled with humor, heart, and sharp observations of millennial life.

American Lion tells the life and presidency of Andrew Jackson, blending new family papers with political history to reveal how he reshaped the presidency and American democracy.

A candid memoir of Patton Oswalt’s mid‑career addiction to film, tracing his rise from stand‑up comedian to sitcom actor while detailing the influence of L.A.’s New Beverly Cinema and the city’s fledgling comedy scene.

Jack Dee reveals how he became quite such a miserable git and a stand up comedian, sharing his many frustrations and deep-rooted disappointments with life along the way. For the first time, comedian Jack Dee reveals the highs and lows of his early life and disastrous day jobs.You don't just wake up jaundiced and bitter; it's taken Jack years of dedication and commitment to brew his unique cocktail of disillusionment and bile.What turned this once optimistic young man into a grumpy middle-aged git? Was it working in an artificial-leg factory? Or delivering incontinence pads for the NHS? Or was it the time when he was shunned by his peers for daring to thrash a one-armed man at tennis?In this hilariously frank account of his life, Jack finally answers the question, 'So how did you get started in comedy then?' Along the way, he shares his blatantly unreasonable views on everything from personal trainers to boutique hotels, via the overrated moon landing and 'people who hold their cutlery the wrong way'.Once you've read this book, you'll never think of Jack Dee as a smiling, happy-go-lucky, friendly face again.

Michael J. Fox shares how his unconventional path—from leaving school to pursuing acting— taught life‑learning lessons that motivate graduates to seize opportunities and stay optimistic.

Comedian Richard Herring laughs through his 40th birthday panic, refusing to grow up while the world expects him to settle into adulthood.

Rain Pryor chronicles her complex upbringing as the daughter of comedy legend Richard Pryor, revealing both his genius and his turbulent life.

Sidney Poitier’s autobiographical memoir reflects on his pioneering acting career, personal values, and his quest for truth and integrity as an African‑American actor and family man.

Turner, Ted. Call Me Ted: A Personal History.

Bernie Mac shares his journey from a five‑year‑old comedian to a celebrated stand‑up, film and television star, revealing how his mother's love guided his rise and shaped his tough, funny persona.

Life and legend of comedian Andy Kaufman, explored through seven years of research, unpublished writings and interviews in Bill Zehme’s comprehensive biography.

Jane Fonda’s memoir, My Life so Far, chronicles her journey as an actress, feminist, and political activist, organized into three chapters that map pivotal phases of her life.