The Essential Dick Gregory, Dick Gregory
The Essential Dick Gregory, Dick Gregory
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The Essential Dick Gregory

Author: Dick Gregory

Narrator: Joe Morton, Christian Gregory, Andre Gaines, Afrika K. Kenjyatta

Unabridged: 8 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 10/11/2022

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Narrated by Audie, Emmy, and NAACP® Image Award-winning actor, Joe Morton, and joined by Christian Gregory and Afrika K. Kenjyatta. A soulful, generation-defining collection of thought-provoking, agitating, and liberating works from Dick Gregory, the activist and author of sixteen books, including the classic bestseller Nigger: An Autobiography and the 2017 NAACP Image Award Winner, Defining Moments in Black History: Reading Between the Lies.A true renaissance man, Richard Claxton “Dick” Gregory was one of the pioneering satirists of his generation, a reformer and brilliant spokesperson for the downtrodden and forgotten who dedicated his life to speaking unadulterated truth—and to improving ordinary lives. A revered human rights and environmental activist, fearsome and uncompromising social critic, lauded bestselling author, and beloved nutrition guru, Gregory aimed not only to educate souls, but to liberate them. His words shaped a generation and remain vital for our own turbulent times, offering wisdom to enlighten and inspire a new activist age.This carefully curated anthology of selected writings reflects and celebrates Dick Gregory’s wisdom and his vision. Divided into three sections—Body, Mind, and Spirit—it includes previously unavailable transcriptions and excerpts taken from his sixteen books, fifteen albums and audio compilations, and more than 1,200 hours of archival video, including lectures, interviews, and comedic performances. It is a breathtaking tour through the life of one of America’s most prophetic and relevant cultural icons. The Essential Dick Gregory is a pointillistic portrait of a man who gave up a lucrative entertainment career to fight injustice on the front line of battle—leading protests and hunger strikes to end the Vietnam War and apartheid in South Africa; supporting civil rights, feminism, and Native Americans,; and addressing hunger, poverty, and police brutality.This compelling volume will challenge your beliefs, allow you to see life in unexpected ways, and dare you to make the world a better place.Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

About Dick Gregory

Richard “Dick” Claxton Gregory was an African American comedian, civil rights activist, and cultural icon who first performed in public in the 1950s. He was on Comedy Central’s list of “100 Greatest Stand-Ups” and was the author of fourteen books, most notably the bestselling classic Nigger: An Autobiography. A hilariously authentic wisecracker and passionate fighter for justice, Gregory is considered one of the most prized comedians of our time. He and his beloved wife, Lil, have ten kids.

About Christian Gregory

Christian Gregory is the eighth child of Dick and Lillian Gregory. Born in Chicago, he was raised in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and graduated from Morgan State University, where he earned a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in Atlanta. He is the cocreator of Dick Gregory Media, Inc. and the manager of his father’s estate.


Reviews

Goodreads review by J Earl on July 19, 2022

The Essential Dick Gregory is an absolute gem, combining various works of his to tell his life story as well as his ideas and beliefs. A remarkable man in his own words. While the book is organized in a rough thematic form, it is also largely chronological, so it is as much a memoir as it is a collec......more

Goodreads review by LAPL on April 22, 2023

According to producer and director Andrew Gaines (The One and Only Dick Gregory), “For me, the personal experiences of Dick Gregory were like listening to a walking history lesson. It took only a few hours into my journey to make this film for me to realize that Dick Gregory was one of a kind, and I......more

Goodreads review by Suzanne on October 22, 2022

This gathering of the words of Dick Gregory is pulled together from his books, interviews, lectures, and performances. He candidly answered questions about his childhood, his rise to prominence in the field of comedy, his involvement in civil rights, and other topics. Those details are organized int......more

Goodreads review by Chris Cox, a librarian on January 24, 2024

Dick Gregory was a true man in full. High school track star, comedian, social activist, politician, essayist, nutritionist were among the many hats he wore in his life. Dick’s son Christian has put together a sort of biography of his father in Dick’s own words by putting together essays, interviews......more

Goodreads review by James on November 29, 2022

Essential primer on a remarkable 20th Century figure. Covered in this slim but wide ranging book are interviews, speeches, essays on his work in show business, civil rights and nutrition and transcripts from stand up routines. Essential if you know nothing of the man and his work.......more