Navel Gazing, Michael Ian Black
Navel Gazing, Michael Ian Black
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Navel Gazing
True Tales of Bodies, Mostly Mine (but also my mom's, which I know sounds weird)

Author: Michael Ian Black

Narrator: Michael Ian Black

Unabridged: 5 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/05/2016


Synopsis

New York Times bestselling author and stand-up comedian Michael Ian Black (author of A Child’s First Book of Trump) delivers a “memorable and funny” (Kirkus Reviews) memoir about confronting his genetic legacy as he hits his forties.

Black pulls no punches in this hilariously honest memoir, a follow-up to the acclaimed You’re Not Doing It Right. When Michael’s mother receives a harrowing medical diagnosis, Michael begins a laugh-out-loud examination of health, happiness, and the human body from the perspective of a settled (and sedentary) husband and father of two. With the trademark wit that has made Michael’s other books popular favorites, Navel Gazing is a heartfelt and poignant memoir about coming to terms with growing older and the inevitability of death. It is also a self-deprecating and deliciously frank remembrance of exercise failures, finding out he is part Neanderthal, and almost throwing down with fellow author Tucker Max.

Michael Ian Black may not have the perfect body. Or be the perfect father. Or husband. Or son. But you will laugh as you recognize yourself in his attempts to do better. And, inevitably, falling short. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll call your mom.

About Michael Ian Black

Michael Ian Black is a writer, comedian, and actor who has appeared on Another PeriodThe Jim Gaffigan Show, and Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp. He created and starred in many television series, has written screenplays, and regularly tours the country as a stand-up comedian. Michael is the bestselling author of the book My Custom Van, the memoir You’re Not Doing It Right, and the children’s books Chicken CheeksThe Purple KangarooA Pig Parade Is a Terrible IdeaI’m BoredNaked!Cock-a-Doodle-Doo-Bop!, and I’m Sorry. Michael lives in Connecticut with his wife and two children.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Melanie on March 16, 2016

I love Michael Ian Black, he's been part of my life since I was a kid, it's kind of crazy. This book was fun and real, very enjoyable.......more

Goodreads review by High Plains on October 09, 2019

One of my favorite genres is "people laugh at terrible things that happened." It's certainly how I deal with tragedy in my own life. Michael Ian Black (whom you might recognize from comedy specials and movies) uses humor to deal with his mom's cancer and his own insecurities in this book. The book is......more

Goodreads review by Megan on November 30, 2015

This is the first of Michael Ian Black's that I have read. In fact, I didn't even know he had written others until they were mentioned in this book, but I'm a big fan of his television work so when I had the chance to read an early review copy of this book I jumped at the opportunity. I wouldn't say......more

Goodreads review by Laura on February 19, 2016

Anyone who knows me will understand how weird it is that Michael Ian Black is one of my favorite authors. I have not watched TV since 1991 (except international sporting events and presidential debates), and I did not know that he was an actor the first time I downloaded his book You're Not Doing It......more

Goodreads review by Nicole on March 12, 2016

It's nice to read one of your all time favorite comedian's take on serious matters about health and family. Being able to have a laugh at your own neurotic thoughts you didn't realize others shared is refreshing.......more