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Maybe You Never Cry Again
Maybe You Never Cry Again | Bernie Mac
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By the tender of age of five, Bernie Mac had found his calling:making others laugh. Now this amazing comedian delves deep inside to share the poignant story of his childhood and the people who shaped him into the strong, self-reliant man and ruthlessly funny comedian he is today. When Bernie was just sixteen, he lost his mother to cancer. A tough but loving teacher, she showered the unwilling boy with life lessons and "Mac-isms" that would later carry him through many hardships and give him strength during his slow rise to stardom. Maybe You Never Cry Again recounts this ascent in hilarious detail, from eight-year-old Bernie's stand-up comedy performance at a church dinner to open mike nights in Chicago, the jobs he juggled to make ends meet and eventually, his success in entertaining huge audiences on stage, in film, and on television. Maybe You Never Cry Again is a powerful testamentto how a mother's love makes everything possible.
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SW-T So young when he died 😢 6y
gradcat @SW-T I know, and it broke my heart...I absolutely loved his show! 💔 6y
Leftcoastzen I miss him!😢 6y
gradcat @Leftcoastzen I know...he was so good! ❤️ 6y
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JoyBlue
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Mehso-so

Goodreads recommended this based on items on my Want to Read shelf. Really?! This is why I've favored LibraryThing for years.... Luckily, it was relatively short—I knocked it all out during today's commute (and a little this morning during a sleep hiatus).

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Anton
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Watching the Ocean's Trilogy this weekend and I'm sad all over again that we lost Bernie Mac so young.

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TheNextBook
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RIP Bernie! This was Bernie in all of his Bernie glory! If you enjoyed his comedy then you'll enjoy his memoir written near the height of his career he talks about everything. Entertaining throughout, easy to read and relate too. Not the best memoir I've ever read but fun.

Donna_sBookMinute Love me some Bernie MACK!! (The "k" is for emphasis.). Might have to use my B&N gift card ? for this. "Who you WIT?" 8y
TheNextBook @Donna_sBookMinute I bought it for my Nook and it was $1.99! Pretty sure it still is if you have a Nook! 8y
Donna_sBookMinute Got it! Thanks! 8y
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Donna_sBookMinute I'm crackin' up already. Let me put this iPad down. I don't like the cover, though. And I love that nook products sync across devices. So when I read it on my Nook, it will sync over. Thanks again. This dude was too funny. 8y
LauraBrook I'm so glad this was good bc I love Bernie and I was itching to read it! May have to watch Kings of Comedy again and get a little Mac back in my life. 8y
MyNamesParadise I still can't believe he's been gone for years :( 8y
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Because only Bernie Mac would have a chapter with this title! 😂😂😂 What can I say?

I've been taking my time with this and it has been a great changeof pace. I'm sick which has forced me to take my time as well. Should finish later on today.

Books_Wine_Repeat 😂😂😂😂👍 He was so funny!! ...Feel better soon. 💛 8y
TheNextBook @Books_Wine_Repeat he was hilarious! Thank you. 8y
Smrloomis 🤣 gone before his time. Feel better soon! 8y
TheNextBook @Smrloomis Yes he is! I keep thinking about him and Kings of Comedy! Classic! I still laugh everytime I watch it. 8y
asiriusreader Hope you feel better soon!! Reading is the best medicine. 😊 8y
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#litsyconfession I finished reading The Underground Railroad and Speak Gigantular yesterday and I was going to pick up Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis and I couldn't do it. I didn't read anymore yesterday because my soul needed a break. I read for a lot of reasons: I enjoy reading, it broadens my horizons and I love being transported into the mind of characters. But sometimes that can take a toll. Right now in this moment it was..

TheNextBook ...and I knew I would be doing more harm than good to myself if I kept going. And then I found this and I feel like this is exactly what I need. I'm posting this to remind people that self care is extremely important and that it is incredibly important to realize when enough is enough and adjust accordingly. And this is Bernie Mac, the guy was a great comedian. I'm excited for this. (edited) 8y
TrishB Agree totally. Sometimes you need a little break! 8y
Paperback.Propensity Too true. I have been there many times. I'm glad you found what you needed. (edited) 8y
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TheNextBook @TrishB @Paperback.Propensity I never shy away from reading books that will challenge me but I couldn't do it! I will read it. Just not right now because I need to clear my head space. This feels better 8y
WhatDeeReads Nothing wrong with a break for lighter reading. 8y
Paperback.Propensity @TheNextBook It is a very good thing to respect your boundaries and to recognize your needs and meet them. Something we all should do for ourselves. 8y
TheNextBook @Lucky_LaDee Exactly. I need a break. I started this and it's so Bernie! He wrote like he talked. 8y
TheNextBook @Paperback.Propensity learning that I needed to make boundaries for myself was the biggest thing. Now that I have I'm fining it easier to reevaluate my reading habits so that I don't lose my mind... 8y
Paperback.Propensity @TheNextBook That is great. Reading should be a fun and relaxing way to expand the mind :) 8y
ValerieAndBooks It's perfectly fine to balance out more serious reads with lighter fare 💖 8y
Hooked_on_books I definitely try to rotate back and forth between heavier and lighter works. It just works better. And I love how you can totally tell this is Bernie as a kid! He looks like he was a handful. 😂 8y
TheNextBook @ValerieAndBooks thats what I'm doing now. And I'm ok! I feel better having expressed that and realizing it. And it feels good to read Bernie. I miss this guy! 8y
TheNextBook @Hooked_on_books laugh out loud funny! He is a mess. I feel like he is talking to me personally and these childhood stories are freaking hilarious 8y
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