Bad Motherfucker, Gavin Edwards
Bad Motherfucker, Gavin Edwards
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Bad Motherfucker
The Life and Movies of Samuel L. Jackson, the Coolest Man in Hollywood

Author: Gavin Edwards

Narrator: Phil LaMarr

Unabridged: 11 hr 39 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/26/2021

Synopsis

A fascinating exploration and celebration of the life and work of the coolest man in Hollywood, Samuel L. Jackson—from his star-making turns in the films of Spike Lee and Quentin Tarantino to his ubiquitous roles in the Star Wars and Marvel franchises, not to mention the cult favorite Snakes on a Plane.

Samuel L. Jackson’s embodiment of cool isn’t just inspirational—it’s important. Bad Motherfucker lays out how his attitude intersects with his identity as a Black man, why being cool matters in the modern world, and how Jackson can guide us through the current cultural moment in which everyone is losing their cool. Edwards details Jackson’s fascinating personal history, from stuttering bookworm to gunrunning revolutionary to freebasing addict to A-list movie star.

Drawing on original reporting and interviews, the book explores not only the major events of Jackson’s life but also his obsessions: golf, kung fu movies, profanity. Bad Motherfucker features a delectable filmography of Jackson’s movies—140 and counting! The book is a must-listen road map through the vast territory of his on-screen career and more: a vivid portrait of Samuel L. Jackson’s essential self, as well as practical instructions, by example, for how to live and work and be.

About Gavin Edwards

Gavin Edwards is a contributing editor at Rolling Stone who has written five articles for the magazine about Blink-182 for the magazine since 1999. He is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books. He lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and their two sons.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Miya (severe pain struggles, slower at the moment) on July 24, 2021

Who doesn't love Samuel L. Jackson? Such an interesting look into this Bad Mother F@ckers life. Absolutely iconic human!......more

Goodreads review by Trish on July 18, 2021

This was a fun and entertaining insight into SLJ’s life. I really enjoyed it. He seems honest and genuinely cool. I also love the movie ratings and how much he swore in each 😂......more

Goodreads review by enjoyingbooksagain on September 06, 2021

I really enjoyed reading this book about Samuel L. Jackson life growing up and his stories about spending time with his grandfather listening to the radio and telling ghost stories and his roommates while making his way up to becoming The Coolest Man in Hollywood. If your interested In Hollywood Sta......more

Goodreads review by Saeed on January 25, 2022

There’s a word in the English language that’s too often misused: “Fulsome.” Far too many people use it to mean “exhaustive.” Gavin Edwards’ “Bad Motherfucker” is definitely that. Edwards watched all 140 (and counting) Samuel L. Jackson movies and rates them (along with some really wonderfully written......more

Goodreads review by LeeTravelGoddess on October 09, 2022

CHAAAAT TOOOOWNNN!!! 🙌🏽👅😎 ladies and gents, boys and girls… the author of this book Glen, Galvin, Gavin, whatever his name is, told me to let you all know that he mis-rated the movies Soul Men and Basic… Soul Men is an unabashed 20/10 and Basic is definitely a solid 8/10. Now, with that being cleared......more

Quotes

“Bad Motherfucker is as cool and smooth as Samuel L. Jackson himself. Gavin Edwards is an insightful biographer and pop culture analyst who knows how to unearth key details that shine a new light on the most beloved of subjects.”—Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, author of Seinfeldia: How a Show About Nothing Changed Everything

“Samuel L. Jackson has blessed more than 100 films with his intensity and target-seeking line delivery—so much swagger, Marvel remodeled a superhero in his likeness—and Gavin Edwards’ page-turning almanac, crammed with insights, is the map for mainlining those thrills, the shepherd to guide your righteous ass through the valley of darkness.”—Sean Howe, author of Marvel Comics: The Untold Story

“There is no harder working man in Hollywood than Samuel L. Jackson, and Gavin Edwards’ addictive book is a deep dive into every twist and turn of his epic life and career—from Pulp Fiction and Jurassic Park to Snakes on a Plane.”—Andy Greene, author of The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s

“I didn’t know half this stuff—especially the golf stories—and I worked with the bad motherfucker! Sam Jackson is a national treasure.”
 —Stel Pavlou, screenwriter of Formula 51 and host of Hunting Atlantis on Discovery

“A rollicking, expletive-filled look at the life and career of ‘The King of Cool’…. Edwards is especially adept in his handling of Jackson’s personal life, including his triumph over cocaine addiction and involvement in the civil rights movement. This highly entertaining consideration of the prolific actor is long overdue."
 —Publishers Weekly (starred)

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