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I Curse You With Joy

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48 of 48 copies available
48 of 48 copies available

Tiffany Haddish is back with her highly anticipated new essay collection, I Curse You With Joy.

It's been a minute since readers last sat down with Tiffany Haddish. Since The Last Black Unicorn, Haddish has catapulted to A-List fame as the breakout star of Girls Trip. She's walked the Oscars red carpet, released a hit stand-up special with Netflix, and made history as the first black female comedian to host Saturday Night Live and Shark Week.

But it hasn't been all VIP parties and free diving with apex predators. In these humorous and heartfelt essays, Tiffany gets real about the highs and lows of life. Believe it or not, there was a time when Tiffany didn't totally know who Tiffany was. Before she found her groove, she was on stage dressed like her snobby airline coworkers telling halfhearted dick jokes. She tanked.

It took a fake penis, some help from friends, and a little encouragement from Bob Saget, but eventually Tiffany figured out Tiffany. I Curse You With Joy celebrates all the lessons she learned along the way—the joy and the pain. Tiffany reckons with the legacy of her childhood trauma, the challenges of being a black woman in the entertainment industry, and her bittersweet reunion with her estranged father after nearly twenty years apart. And don't worry, she's got plenty of advice to share, too.

I Curse You With Joy is Tiffany Haddish unfiltered. (We know what you're thinking... how much more unfiltered can she get?) These essays lay it all bare, bringing readers into Tiffany's inner circle where joy, honesty, humor, and heart are the order of the day.

Extra laughs exclusive to the audiobook edition: A Bonus Blooper Reel!

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    • AudioFile Magazine
      Fans of Tiffany Haddish will delight in her memoir, which she narrates with unapologetic authenticity. Those familiar with her signature blend of sass and sincerity will enjoy every line as she brings her story to life in vivid detail. Each anecdote, even the painful ones, are told with her infectious energy and unflagging sense of humor. Listeners will likely laugh along--and out loud. Whether she's recounting her days as a struggling comedian or sharing behind-the-scenes tales from the set of her breakout film, GIRLS TRIP, Haddish's delivery is as captivating as it is relatable. Her infectious laughter reverberates through every chapter, transforming stories of hardship and heartache into uproarious anecdotes that leave listeners in stitches. M.R. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine
    • Library Journal

      Starred review from February 1, 2025

      Comedian Haddish shares her infectious joy in her second essay collection (following The Last Black Unicorn), sharing deeply personal stories ranging from her reflections on her complex relationships with both parents to the bees she hosts in her garden. Haddish delves into the aftermath of her mother's disabling accident and the reappearance of her father in her adult life after he leat when she was just four. This collection is part pep talk and part sex-ed class, full of life lessons that fans will love. Frank and funny, this unapologetic comedy veteran is inspirational and honest, proving herself not just audacious but smart. Haddish's experience as an actress and performer truly shines in her narration. She enhances her storytelling with sound effects and even includes a blooper reel at the end, a delightful bonus for listeners. VERDICT A book that begs to be listened to rather than read. Haddish's exceptional performance will bring immense pleasure to established fans and win over new ones as well. An essential purchase for all memoir collections. The Grammy nomination for The Last Black Unicorn is a testament to her talent.--Christa Van Herreweghe

      Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • Library Journal

      Starred review from February 1, 2025

      Actor and comedian Haddish's audacious, self-narrated second memoir bubbles over with infectious humor, raunchy sex-ed lessons, and poignant but loving memories of her deeply flawed parents. Listeners seeking a laugh-aloud audio memoir will find that in spades, but so too will they encounter Haddish's sincere and compassionate take on forgiveness and loving oneself. Complete with a blooper reel at the end, this truly funny and candid memoir is fully realized in audio.

      Copyright 2025 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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