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I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons Hardcover – June 6, 2017

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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.

The question you’re probably asking yourself right now is: What does Kevin Hart have that a book also has?

According to the three people who have seen Kevin Hart and a book in the same room, the answer is clear:

A book is compact. Kevin Hart is compact.

A book has a spine that holds it together. Kevin Hart has a spine that holds him together.

A book has a beginning. Kevin Hart’s life uniquely qualifies him to write this book by also having a beginning.

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, JK Rowling, and Chocolate Droppa before him, was able to defy the odds and turn it around. In his literary debut, he takes the reader 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?”
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"[An] emotion-filled memoir full of grit and humor...Inspiring and thoroughly entertaining, Hart's memoir brings his readers into his hilarious universe of stories and philosophy." ― Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Hart is an incredibly magnetic storyteller, on the page as he is onstage, and that’s what shines through…a genial, entertaining guide to a life in comedy.” ―
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"Hilarious but also heartfelt." ―
Elle Magazine

About the Author

Kevin Hart is an award-winning actor and comedian. His films, including Kevin Hart: What Now?, Central Intelligence, Think Like a Man, Get Hard, Ride Along, The Wedding Ringer, and The Secret Life of Pets have earned over $3.5 billion at the box office. His stand-up comedy tours, including Let Me Explain, Laugh at My Pain, and What Now?, have sold out arenas and football stadiums, leading Forbes to name him the “king of comedy.” He is also the first comedian with a Nike sneaker line; a television producer, creating the BET show Real Husbands of Hollywood and the Laugh Out Loud Network; and CEO of Hartbeat Productions. Hart currently lives in Los Angeles with his family.

Neil Strauss is an award-winning
Rolling Stone editor, New York Times columnist, and writer/cowriter of eight New York Times bestselling books including The Game and The Truth.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ 37 Ink; AUTOGRAPHED / SIGNED - I Can't Make This Up : Life edition (June 6, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1501155563
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1501155567
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.22 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.25 x 9.25 inches
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... for Kevin Hart and his mom Nancy what an amazing women doing the best she could and his dad ...
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... for Kevin Hart and his mom Nancy what an amazing women doing the best she could and his dad ...
Bought it today not finish yet jus half way through I have so much respect for Kevin Hart and his mom Nancy what an amazing women doing the best she could and his dad omg I don't know what to say about him at time I laughed at things he did then other time I couldn't believe he would do that to his own family plus book hav pics of baby Kevin Hart I love it .. Highly recommend
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Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2017
I rarely write reviews, but I felt I had to for this book. So, where to begin? Anytime you read an autobiography or memoir, it's hard to know what to expect. Especially if the book claims to offer life advice. As someone who enjoys biographies, I must say only some of them do a great job painting a clear picture of the life being accounted for. With that said, this book is absolutely amazing. From the first page to the last, this book is pure entertainment. One of the most vivid books I've ever read. Each chapter felt like I was watching a movie and knew exactly what was happening, as if I was there. Calling this book just a comedic read would be an insult. Kevin Hart's level of introspection is highly palpable as he lays out all of his good, and bad life decisions, and the thought process behind them. Whether you are a fan of Kevin Hart or not, there's valuable lessons that can be taken away from him in this book. One being his perspective on life. Kevin Hart epitomizes the benefits of CHOOSING, to have a positive attitude. Or "shoulder shrugging" unfortunate events, as he would say. His outlook on life is incredibly inspiring. More so after learning about how dysfunctional some of the people in his family were and along with his upbringing. The love he has for his mother is beautiful, while his relationship with his father during his childhood is interesting to say the least. Another being his work ethic. My goodness. The attrition from grinding out your dreams and goals, year after year, with very little progress, and many setbacks, would wear down and break most people. The amount of time and dedication he put in is commendable. Especially with all the adversity he was dealing with in his personal life. This man is far from an over night success. And you can see it in how well he's been able to maximize his window of opportunity. Reading about his progress is not only motivating, but as a black man, extremely enriching. We are watching a man in the midst of building a legacy. This book gave me great insight on the man, as well as things to contemplate in my own life. And some good laughs (of course). I'd give this book 6 stars if I could (maybe Kevin Hart will read this and make his own reading app that allows 6 stars lol). I wouldn't put it past him.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2017
This is a surprisingly inspiring book. Yes, it was inspiring to read about how he overcame a challenging childhood to become the only comedian in history to sell out an NFL stadium, but it was also jam-packed with motivational passages for anyone who is working toward a dream.

I read it the whole time from the perspective of my sister and myself—we’re both published novelists. Also, because of my sister, I know more than the average nonperformer about the world of stand-up, sketch, and improv comedy and what it takes to make it in these careers. But I think if your goal is to move up the corporate ladder, become a chef, have more success in relationships—including the relationship with yourself—you’ll also find much to keep you going through difficult times.

There were some very funny bits to the book, which should surprise no one. I already knew some of Hart’s biography from his own stand-up specials and from reading an article in Rolling Stone magazine. To write this memoir, Hart had the help of Rolling Stone writer Neil Strauss, who is also the author of eight New York Times bestsellers.

The highlights of Hart’s making-it-big story began with him growing up in a rough neighborhood with a drug-addicted father who would literally steal from his own son (Hart’s older brother Kenneth). Hart’s brother briefly veered into selling street drugs before joining the Army and cleaning up his act. Hart’s mother was so strict that no matter what your issues with your mom might be, you should probably go ahead and forgive her right now.

It was fascinating hearing how hard he worked for so long and all the mistakes he made along the way. Persistence is how he ultimately made it. “It’s okay to fail, but it’s not okay to quit.”

As I mentioned, what made this book worth the money was all of the inspirational bits I took away from it. I could quote a million passages, but I leave you with this.

“Your dream is a huge boulder. It takes a lot of effort to get it moving. But if you can budge it just a few inches in the right terrain, then it starts picking up speed all by itself.”
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Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
Good read and easy to follow. I love his positively, humor and honesty. I enjoyed reading about his early life and his success.
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024
The life story of (according to him) "the hardest working comedian", and after reading this I do tip my hat to him. Growing up poor and under the tight thumb of his mother, Kevin tells both his embarrassing and successful life experiences, all never forgetting to laugh at himself and share his reflections. It's a great read and already bought it for others.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
If you need some inspiration and good laughs this is book is it ….. it’s inspiring, funny, uplifting, and motivational ……
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
Gave as a gift.They said it was a good book.Had ups and downs of Kevin's life.
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023
The book is hilarious and tells the story of how Kevin Hart rose to fame and the tremendous amount of work, sacrifice, and dedication he put into becoming #1 in the game.
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
I enjoyed reading this book so much. It's telling his story but in his way and voice that just keeps the laughs coming. You will take the journey through his life and realize his struggles and "laugh at his pain". I loved the titles, the experiences, the lessons learned. Kudos to Kevin Hart; where he came from, where he's at, and where he continues to grow!!

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John S
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining and Educational
Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2023
Kevin seems like he has always been famous, but he hasn't. He kept me enthralled with all the steps, experiences and lessons he went through to try to be a better person and achieve success.
Alexis Elis Perez Castro
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!!! You most have this at home
Reviewed in Mexico on October 8, 2021
You can actually hear Kevin's voice while you read, I really recommend it
Billysciabre
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s like an audiobook but you read it
Reviewed in Italy on January 29, 2024
The book is incredible. I loved the story and, most of all, I truly felt the voice of Kevin in my ears during the whole book. That was hilarious and amazing.
It was like having him next to me talking. I’d buy it again and again
Sylvie
5.0 out of 5 stars Encantador
Reviewed in Spain on February 19, 2023
Mi hijo lo quería, le ha encantado. Muy motivador.
Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2021
I struggle with books. I usually get half way through them and then give up or forgot about them. Not this one. I’ve struggled to put this down. It’s incredibly funny and offers real insight into real problems everyone has or will have to deal with. I finished it in a week, first book I’ve finished in years and cannot recommend it enough.