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Bernie Mac, the beloved comedian, offers an intimate look at the life that forged him. From his first stand‑up at a church dinner to contingent jobs in Chicago, he recounts the trials of a teenager who lost his mother to cancer at sixteen. Guided by a stern yet loving teacher‑turned‑mother, Mac reflects on the lessons and “Mac‑isms” that carried him through hardships and propelled his ascent to national fame. The memoir chronicles his development as a self‑reliant performer, detailing his progression from open‑mic nights to stages, film sets, and television screens, while underscoring the profound impact of maternal love on his creative success.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Celebrity Biography
Authors: Bernie Mac
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