Nothings Sacred, Lewis Black
Nothings Sacred, Lewis Black
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Nothing's Sacred

Author: Lewis Black

Narrator: Lewis Black

Unabridged: 5 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/01/2005


Synopsis

Comedian Lewis Black unleashes his trademark subversive wit while recounting his own life story in his New York Times bestselling memoir.

You've seen him on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart offering up his trademark angry observational humor on everything from politics to pop culture. You've seen his energetic stand-up performances on HBO, Comedy Central, and in venues across the globe. Now, for the first time, Lewis Black translates his volcanic eruptions into book form in Nothing's Sacred, a collection of rants against stupidity and authority, which oftentimes go hand in hand.

With subversive wit and intellectual honesty, Lewis examines the events of his life that shaped his antiauthoritarian point of view and developed his comedic perspective. Growing up in 1950s suburbia when father knew best and there was a sitcom to prove it, he began to regard authority with a jaundiced eye at an early age. And as that sentiment grew stronger with each passing year, so did his ability to hone in on the absurd.

True to form, he puts common sense above ideology and distills hilarious, biting commentary on all things politically and culturally relevant. "No one is safe from Lewis Black's comic missiles." (New York Times)

You have been warned....

About Lewis Black

Lewis Black is a playwright, a stand-up comedian, and a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. His characteristic rants on the state of the nation have won him much critical praise including an American Comedy Award, a place on Entertainment Weekly¹s 50 Funniest People list, and an HBO special.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Michael on March 01, 2008

This book is much better than I expected. I thought it would be cheap shots on conservatives throughout (and that does exist). But mainly it's just funny. "All suburbs are identical. The houses may vary in size and design, but the game is the same. Everyone has the feeling that they are living in a s......more

Goodreads review by Tom on December 23, 2019

The "bonus material added" is largely a play written by Black at the start of his career. I think he is a better comedian than playwright, as I am sure he would agree. This is basically a memoir of growing up in the turbulent '60s, becoming disillusioned with government, college, drama, and well .........more

Goodreads review by Matthew on October 26, 2012

Lewis Black is one of my favorite comics, although I worry about his blood pressure. If you like his comedy, then this is probably worth a read.......more

Goodreads review by Ben on May 13, 2009

I've had this sitting around for a few years, as it was a present from my daughter (I think). I finally got around to reading it. Consider it a book equivalent of a summer "popcorn" movie: entertaining at best, but not very substantial. And that's a shame. I think he's the best stand up comic current......more

Goodreads review by Adrian on January 07, 2012

Amazingly thought provoking and amusing while also bitter sweet at times, this book was a strange choice as I don't usually look into the biographical section, but I've found Lewis Black's comedy to be to my taste, so I figured why not? Well, the book is insightful. It encourages you to look at the......more


Quotes

"No one is safe from Lewis Black's comic missiles."
-- New York Times

"Lewis Black is the only person I know who can actually yell in print form. Very entertaining read."
-- Jon Stewart