Books like Jokes My Father Never Taught Me by Rain Pryor
Rain Pryor’s memoir details her life between two very different families—the free‑love, Jewish household of her mother and the chaotic, drug‑ridden home of her father, the legendary comedian Richard Pryor. She reflects on the cultural clashes of her mixed heritage, the influence of her grandmother Mamma, and the harsh realities of growing up with a father whose brilliance was shadowed by addiction and illness. Pryor weaves humor with honesty as she explores her admiration and fear of her father, ultimately offering an intimate portrait of a comedy icon from the perspective of his daughter.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Rain Pryor
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