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Cack-Handed
- A Memoir
- Narrated by: Gina Yashere
- Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
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The British comedian of Nigerian heritage and co-executive producer and writer of the CBS hit series Bob Hearts Abishola chronicles her odyssey to get to America and break into Hollywood in this lively and humorous memoir.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-03-21
Hilarious and beautifully read-
I have listened to a number of audio book, and this topped them all.
The passion and power placed in expressing all the stories were excellent.
Very exciting reading- Gina was able to transfer me from my bored situation here in cold Canada… to every place and experience she went through.
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I wish her all the best and to her mum as well. Yvonne
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- Michelle A.
- 2022-02-01
excellent
Will make you laugh out loud. Just what the world needs now more happiness. Yeah
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- SF
- 2021-06-29
Hilarious & informative.
Gina narrating her own book is really the best way to enjoy her work. It's a two-fer - her comedy is in her delivery and her story is that much more interesting as a result.
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- Omokhaye Ekhaese
- 2021-07-08
Be prepared to: Laugh. Learn. Get angry. Cry. Research/Fact-Check.
Best memoir of 2021. I’m partial as Author and I basically grew up in parallel lives, (only I became the Doctor my Nigerian mother demanded of me.) The bravery it must have taken to write this, I pray I have 1/10th of it. Enjoy.
6 people found this helpful
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- C. S. Thien
- 2021-08-12
No Shortcuts to Success
I imagine you know who Gina is, or you wouldn't be interested in her memoir. It is a great story of overcoming obstacles and becoming successful through talent and determination. She didn't go to Cambridge, like the vast majority of successful white male comedians in the UK.
Great to hear about someone who broke through so many barriers and made it!
3 people found this helpful
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- Gloria
- 2021-08-12
Masterful Memoir
This book is a testament to knowing and believing in your self and your worth. Gina, a masterful comic, does a wonderful job of weaving the stories of her life into a carefully spun memoir that has you laughing out loud in one moment and thinking the next. This book is a must for anyone who lives or thinks out of the box- her hard won lessons are lessons for us all.
2 people found this helpful
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- Kate
- 2021-08-07
Never heard of her
She’s very insightful and funny.
I’m glad I listened to her book.
Def stick around for the epilogue!
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- S. D. Singleton
- 2021-08-05
funny and intriguing. could not put down
Love the story. Always so interesting to see where a person's life begins and where it ends up based on based on their true grit. Gina is the epitome of a strong determined woman
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- Crystal
- 2021-07-30
More than meets the eye
Gina is absolutely a gem and it was great reading about her life. The background on Nigeria was such a plus and funny stories about her friends had me laughing out loud. I love that we get to see all the hard work that went into making Gina, Gina. Must read
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- CHS
- 2021-07-29
Excellent
Throughly enjoyed. In fact, had to think of more cleaning projects or errands to continue listening!
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- Anonymous User
- 2021-09-14
Awesome Book
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Gina Yashere is a performer. I would recommend to everyone.
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-12-23
Resiliency embodied!
Charming and hilarious. I loved this book, and hearing the author read it was icing on the cake.
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- darleitha rhodes
- 2022-11-15
A Real Talk Life Story 👏👏👏
Gina's story was hilarious funny and I learned a lot about being a Nigerian from England. a lot of times they don't take you serious. but I like that she said she got it from her mother she never gave up on what she wanted. great job Gina !!!!!