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Tiffany Haddish recounts her early life in the foster system, her illiterate school days in a predominantly white high school, and the hardships she faced as an African American woman in comedy. Through a series of autobiographical essays, she blends humor with heartfelt reflection, revealing how she turned pain and perseverance into a successful career on stage and screen. The book offers an honest look at race, class, and resilience while celebrating the power of laughter.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Tiffany Haddish
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