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I Can't Make This Up

Written by: Neil Strauss - contributor, Kevin Hart
Narrated by: Kevin Hart
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Superstar comedian and Hollywood box-office star Kevin Hart turns his immense talent to the written word by writing some words. Some of those words include: the, a, for, above, and even even. Put them together and you have the funniest, most heartfelt, and most inspirational memoir on survival, success, and the importance of believing in yourself since Old Yeller.

It begins in North Philadelphia. He was born an accident, unwanted by his parents. His father was a drug addict who was in and out of jail. His brother was a crack dealer and petty thief. And his mother was overwhelmingly strict, beating him with belts, frying pans, and his own toys.

The odds, in short, were stacked against our young hero, just like the odds that are stacked against the release of a new book in this era of social media (where Hart has a following of over 100 million, by the way).

But Kevin Hart, like Ernest Hemingway, J.K. Rowling, and Chocolate Droppa before him, was able to defy the odds and turn it around. In his literary debut, he takes the listener on a journey through what his life was, what it is today, and how he's overcome each challenge to become the man he is today.

And that man happens to be the biggest comedian in the world, with tours that sell out football stadiums and films that have collectively grossed over $3.5 billion.

He achieved this not just through hard work, determination, and talent: It was through his unique way of looking at the world. Because just like a book has chapters, Hart sees life as a collection of chapters that each person gets to write for himself or herself.

"Not only do you get to choose how you interpret each chapter, but your interpretation writes the next chapter," he says. "So why not choose the interpretation that serves your life the best?"

©2017 Kevin Hart (P)2017 Audible, Inc.

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5☆ Book All The Way Through!

This is one of my favorite books I have ever read! Kevin Hart narrating made the book even better. As good as the written version would be, the audio version by Kevin brought so much more laughs to it.

My most memorable part, gosh there were so many. There were so many times that I laughed so hard I almost peed my pants, more than once that is!

This book has so many good life lessons in it. I think any young adult open to learning from another, could learn some hard lessons the easier way by following what Kevin has learned and passed along to the reader. I hope to get my nephew, who has not had the easiest life, to listen to this. I really think Kevin shared some valuable insights into life and growing up that most can relate to regardless of age, race, or background. He did this through humor, which is the best way to learn.

There were a couple spots where Kevin goes off on a rant that actually lost me. Maybe if I re listen to it I will pick up on what he was talking about, but at the time I just had no clue what he was talking about.

I think this book would appeal to most people. However, if some swearing & sexual talk offends you, then this may not be the book for you. By no means does Kevin swear every second word nor does he constantly make reference to sex or sexual topics, but they do exist throughout, so be aware.

I do believe this is the first book after being on Audible for about one year now, that I have rated 5☆ all across the board! My ribs actually hurt from laughing so hard and so much.

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Hilarious hardcore truth

In true Kevin Hart fashion he tells it like it is and it’s beautiful. There were sections that I had to repeat back so my brother could hear and understand that. Yes. Life is a bitch. But if you stop making the same damn mistakes over and over it will get better. I think it helped him hearing it directly from one of his idols and not just his annoying older sisters mouth. Good Job Kevin. You deserve everything you have and I don’t know if you’ll read these reviews ( I doubt you do) but it gave me a lot of hope too. Been dark days lately kev and this book made them a little brighter so thank you. 10/10 will read again. I wish it wasn’t the first book I listened to on here actually because now the rest are going to sound like shit. Thanks again for sharing your story! - Julia Bugden Newfoundland Canada

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First Audio Book

This was a great first choice to listen to on my long commute to and from school. I wasnt cracking up the whole time or anything but It was definitely funny, kept the story flowing and straight. It was very entertaining and you cant go wrong with Kevin Hart as your narrator.

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Don't listen in public

don't listen to this book in public. you'll be laughing so hard people will think you're crazy. funny book but its full of wisdom and heartfelt stories. the kind of book you will also want your kids to read. they will certainly enjoy it and learn some life lessons.

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loved it ! !

funny, great life lessons and a good story..Definitely recommend! very entertaining. I want to watch soul plane now!

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Da bomb diggity

Hilarious, inspirational and well narrated. I was walking around with a huge smile on my face tryin not to laugh while listening to this. K is amazing, I don’t care if he cheats or whatever. The man is funny, savvy and full of motivation. Alright alriiiight

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hilarious and relatable

Can't say how many times I was laughing out loud listening to this audio at the gym or grocery store. Best personal growth book without actually feeling like it was one.

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amaziness

Kevin Hart is the shit!!! I love his book and I love that he is the one that read it.

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Can’t understand it

I didn’t get far into this. I can’t understand what he is saying…nothing funny in my view.

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Great Book for Kevin Hart fans

I really liked the book as it gave me insights into Kevin Hart's shows!
Not a comedic book (even if I laughed a little), really more of a biography told by Kevin Hart himself!

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