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The Last Black Unicorn
The Last Black Unicorn | Tiffany Haddish
From stand-up comedian, actress, and breakout star of Girls Trip, Tiffany Haddish, comes The Last Black Unicorn, a sidesplitting, hysterical, edgy, and unflinching collection of (extremely) personal essays, as fearless as the author herself. Growing up in one of the poorest neighborhoods of South Central Los Angeles, Tiffany learned to survive by making people laugh. If she could do that, then her classmates would let her copy their homework, the other foster kids she lived with wouldnt beat her up, and she might even get a boyfriend. Or at least she could make enough moneyas the paid school mascot and in-demand Bar Mitzvah hype womanto get her hair and nails done, so then she might get a boyfriend. None of that worked (and shes still single), but it allowed Tiffany to imagine a place for herself where she could do something she loved for a living: comedy. Tiffany cant avoid being funnyits just who she is, whether shes plotting shocking, jaw-dropping revenge on an ex-boyfriend or learning how to handle her newfound fame despite still having a broke persons mind-set. Finally poised to become a household name, she recounts with heart and humor how she came from nothing and nowhere to achieve her dreams by owning, sharing, and using her pain to heal others. By turns hilarious, filthy, and brutally honest, The Last Black Unicorn shows the world who Tiffany Haddish really ishumble, grateful, down-to-earth, and funny as hell. And now, shes ready to inspire others through the power of laughter.
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CaliforniaCay
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One last review from my September reads. This was the first time in a long time I read an entire book in less than 24 hours, I was so entertained beginning to end. Certainly not everyone's cup of tea but if you're familiar with Haddish and her kind of humor and you're not easily offended and looking for a quick read to make you laugh, I highly recommend this 🦄🌈💕

lynneamch Really enjoyed the audio. I had no idea she has led such a complicated and interesting life. 1y
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jspoelker
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An honest and hilarious account of Tiffany Haddish‘s life. She is incredibly talented and forth coming with her life experiences and less than perfect journey to fame. The audiobook is the bomb. Definitely something to catch and not miss.

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LorelaiG
The Last Black Unicorn | Tiffany Haddish

The book I read called “The Last Black Unicorn” by Tiffany Haddish is what I chose to do my connotation and denotation. The denotation of the title is that there is only one black unicorn left. And the connotation for the title is Tiffany describing her self and what she has overcome.

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klbwriting
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This book was so funny and you could 100% tell that Tiffany had written this book. It wasn't clean or written perfectly it was messy and didn't always sound 100% PC, but it wasn't offensive either, it was just a woman writing how she felt and what she experienced. I loved it.

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klbwriting
The Last Black Unicorn | Tiffany Haddish

I think I'm going to make November biography month. I have a list of biographies and memoirs to read so Im going to get through some starting with this one since I love Tiffany Haddish.

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IhoardBOOKS
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After my third memoir by a famous person I‘ve since realized that I don‘t watch enough entertainment to really follow the shows and other people they talk about in their memoirs. No big deal, but just not apparently for me.

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erinachu
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So, so funny! This book should definitely be experienced as the audio version read by Tiffany Haddish. I laughed through the whole thing. 😂 #bookspinbingo is going really, really well this month. @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! Looking great!! 4y
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KimberlyJuracich
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She is hilarious and a really beautiful person. I listened on audiobook and she was the one who read it and I honestly think that made it even funnier.

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Littlewolf1
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5⭐️ Let me start this by emphasizing that Tiffany Haddish is my girl. With that being said, this book was nothing like I expected it to be. Now that‘s not a bad thing, I‘m just saying that it wasn‘t anything like I was a expecting. If you‘re going into the story to just have a few laughs, it‘s not for you. But if you truly want to know who Tiffany is, and have a few laughs along the way, this is an amazing read.

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego I felt guilty when I laughed sometimes. She brought humor to some horrendous situations. 4y
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Bookgoil
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I am loving memoirs and this one is narratored by Tiffany and I laughed so much! Definitely one everyone should check out! I loved learning more about her story and her life.

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rather_be_reading
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Book 76 of 2020
#audiobook #scribd

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Nitpickyabouttrains
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Memoir and comedy. Her story is full of hope even when dark.

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okthislooksbad
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Tiffany Haddish is hysterically funny, and I love when people narrate their own memoirs. I had no idea she's lived the kind of life she has. Everything about it is just... wild. And she somehow made even the most surreal things amusing. She keeps saying that she's using her bad situations to be funny, and it absolutely works.
However, this needs a domestic abuse/violence tw. A big one.

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okthislooksbad
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Crossstitching and audiobooks ❤️❤️❤️
This'll be a dragon with a hoard of teacups and saucers... eventually. Everything is tiny. I love it.
#stayhome24in48 #audiostitching

xicanti That looks like a fun pattern to stitch! 5y
okthislooksbad @xicanti It absolutely it! Very intricate, but that's half the fun! 5y
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JenReadsAlot
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Mehso-so

I appreciated Tiffany sharing the real raw parts of her life. I guess this just wasnt for me overall.

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lilpumpkin2.0
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March 11, 2020 Ok. This book is not what I expected at all. When I saw this cover, it made me think that Tiffany Haddish was some kind of angel. She looks like she is part "angel" and part "unicorn". Obviously she is dressed up as a black unicorn (verbatim what thee title says). But once one reads what she says inside her book, she takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions of how she was treated by people when she grew up. So yes; just read

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StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego
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I admit I wasn't really a fan of Tiffany Haddish. I found her a bit obnoxious. BUT apparently I am a fan because I thought this book was HILARIOUS! And also tragic, as she has been through a lot of horrific stuff in her life. But even when she's telling you about some messed up s#&% you're still laughing. Another strong woman, who I need to give more credit to.

#BlackHistoryMonth

Come-read-with-me Thanks for this review. I have a tendency to just walk past books written by celebrities because I assume they will be self-serving pablum. Based on what you‘ve written I‘m going to add this to my stack! Thanks for opening my eyes! 5y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego @Come-read-with-me You're welcome, this & Gabrielle Union's memoir are the best ones I've read. 5y
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Rissa1
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I was surprised by the amount of darkness in Tiffany's life. Her voice is so strong through all of this.

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Rissa1
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1. My husband is still on workmans comp, or as he thinks of it, vacation.
2. Miracle Creek, Angie Kim.
3. I am a day early starting my February Book club read⬆️ (tagged), also excited for The Sun Down Motel.
#friyayintro @howjessreads @4thhouseontheleft

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Thismommareads
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I asked for a hilarious book to listen to on a Facebook page and they did not let me down. Hoping to get the last bit listened to while I tackle the pantry. I decided to reorganize my bookshelf and love how it turned out. #alphabeticalbyauthor

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AngelBaby253
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Reading this book changed my opinion of Tiffany Haddish. I used to think she was loud and obnoxious, after reading her story I can understand why she is the way she is. Great Storyteller!!

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theladygreer
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Hilarious, of course, but so painful at times I had to set it aside for a bit. I listened to the audiobook and hearing her read some of these anecdotes in her own voice really cranked up the emotional impact. In any case, gives you a new appreciation for how Haddish got where she is in the comedy world, and yes! Lots of laughs too.

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Smrloomis
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Intensely dark in places but I finished it - after a LOT of yelling at the audio. There‘s also a crazy song at the end. Definitely do the audio version if you read this one.

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Smrloomis
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I can‘t stop listening to this but it‘s really dark. 😟

Hestapleton Yeah I had to bail on this one. I had some issues with her storytelling. 5y
Smrloomis @Hestapleton I hear you. I‘m not sure if I will finish it yet because it‘s pretty intense. And her family 😳😭 5y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego I wouldn't have expected to be dark. Interesting. 5y
Smrloomis @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego I knew going in that she didn‘t have the easiest childhood or life before she became a comedian but I didn‘t know the details ... 😱 5y
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kaciekusinski
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currently listening to: The Last Black Unicorn. Love that it‘s read by Tiffany Haddish; I think I‘m enjoying the book much more because it‘s read by the author!

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tholmz
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Mehso-so

(I‘m behind in updating and will catch up all at once!)

I listened to the audio of this and I think Tiffany has a great sense of humor and has overcome a lot. I didn‘t LOVE this but I appreciated parts of it very much.

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Honeybeebooks
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Funny and edgy. I don‘t usually like to listen to audio but listening to someone tell their own story is impactful. Be warned. It is a sad, uplifting and raunchy memoir.

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IhoardBOOKS
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Trying to decide my next read. Typically don‘t read a lot of non-fiction but it‘s nice to break up my usual reading with different things. #Thelastblackunicorn or #thesoundofgravel, I‘m sure I‘ll change my mind multiple times in between now and me starting to read 😂

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CharismaRaven13
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I just finished her Audiobook (read by the author herself). And I must say, I liked her before but now I love her and respect her so much. She had some tuff times growing up, and trying to become a comedian as a black woman was also hard. But she did it and she just has an amazing personality!

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alvingregorio
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Picture says it all. 1:49am. 16% Batt. Just started the audiobook because I can't sleep.

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Sweetdgabe87
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If you need a good laugh please check this book out!!! I loved the audiobook💕I was laughing so hard listening to this one. I always like to learn about people‘s backgrounds!

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Sharpeipup
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Not sure I should be listening to this while at work. 😳
#audiobook

DimeryRene SAME!!!! Literally just posted and said this before I started scrolling to see what others had said. 5y
Sharpeipup @DimeryRene OMG! To top it off, my HR manager kept walking past my desk as she described having sex...🥴 5y
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kristincatastrophic
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I got to pick out my own Mother's Day gift last night. I choose a book, duh.
I'm excited to read it but can we discuss why some cranky Walmart employee put the price sticker right on Ms. Haddish's face? 😆

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SiriGuruDevSingh
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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ELH
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Struggled to read this one. Heard it was good as an audiobook, but I don‘t think it works in written form.

Samplergal I didn‘t like it in audiobook form. Bleh. 6y
ELH @Samplergal oh well! :) 6y
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erinjohns
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An amazing example of growing, fighting fierce, and overcoming lifes obstacles through laughter and a whole lot of sass.

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Krisjericho
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I had never even heard of Tiffany Haddish before I read this, but the title and cover intrigued me. The stuff about her childhood was incredible - she has overcome so much trauma and horrible circumstances. But then she gets to her 20s, and I couldn't stand her. I couldn't care less about swearing or anything like that, but she's mean and clueless about how she effects other people. It became a one-star book for me in that section.

Krisjericho But then, she grows up a little, and honestly, I added another star because that story about Jada Pinkett Smith not knowing what a Groupon was - that shit was hilarious. There were some really funny parts, but it just wasn't worth wading though the rest. I'll bet her comedy is amazing, but this book wasn't. 6y
Scochrane26 This is exactly how I felt about the book. I listened to it & almost stopped listening towards the middle. 6y
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KateTheDreamer
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I LOVED this book. Obviously it was hilarious, but it was also honest and raw. She has the ability to insert humor into every story of her life, even at times when she shouldn‘t. Highly, highly recommended!

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Nessavamusic
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Another book done for #bookishbingo!
Tagged book for #memoirbyawomanofcolor

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LibLib
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Tiffany Haddish had one heck of a life. While she's able to bring a lot of humor to her stories, there is also a realness and seriousness to them. She has gone through so much from having an abusive mom, going through the foster system, marrying an abusive husband... Through all that she has kept a positive attitude and become incredibly successful. She is an inspiring woman! #girlpower #humor #funny #serious #rolemodel #love #audiobook

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Scochrane26
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I almost bailed on this one around the middle. It was an ok book by the end, except for a couple of chapters that I could have lived without hearing.

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IndoorDame
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Bailedbailed

I remember this getting a lot of hype when it first came out, so I‘m sure there are tons of readers out there who this book really speaks to. Sadly I wasn‘t one of them. Moving on to new material.

wordzie Is she supposed to look like a unicorn? Or is it just me? 6y
BiblioLitten @wordzie I was wondering the same thing! 6y
IndoorDame @BiblioLitten @wordzie not sure about the cover art. definitely a strange unicorn costume. but in one of the chapters I did actually listen to she describes getting that as a nickname in grade school because of a wart in the middle of her forehead... 6y
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alisiakae
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Bailedbailed

Catching up on some #LitsyWalkers posts from last week, when I was in a brain fog reeling from life events. I had 10,000+ steps every day, which I‘m very happy about! For LW Bingo: #stampedinconcrete #red (the flower the statue is holding), and #flower.

And I bailed on this #audiobook after the chapter where she makes fun of a disabled man. 👎

Bookwormjillk Great stats! 6y
NamasteReading I don't find her funny, at all. 6y
Hestapleton That is EXACTLY where I bailed too. Wasn‘t funny. Utterly tasteless. Firm pass. 6y
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Bklover Will definitely avoid this one! 6y
Weaponxgirl Well now I know not to give this a go. Thanks for the warning 6y
rockpools Might skip that then. Your steps are fab though 🏃🏻‍♀️! 6y
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alisiakae
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My 3-mile #audiowalk this morning took me past this really cool graveyard, home to two signers of the Declaration of Independence. #LitsyWalkers #tombstone

Mollyanna I love old cemeteries! Some of the old epitaphs on the grave markers are so intriguing. Great pic! 6y
MrBook We used to be able to see this sort of thing, huh @BookBabe ? 6y
alisiakae @Mollyanna Thanks! I love wandering through older cemeteries. 6y
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gradcat Ooohh, this is a fantastic picture...I love it! 6y
Kaye Beautiful. 6y
LeahBergen So cool! 6y
Canndor Love it! 6y
Redwritinghood Happy birthday! 🎂🎂 6y
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flying_monkeys
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Hilarious! After watching Girls Trip, I was an instant fan of Tiffany Haddish. And her book did not disappoint.

I‘ve only listened to 3 audiobooks in my life, but it was for sure the right call to listen to this book; Tiffany‘s narration is the cherry on top.

Be warned though there are problematic bits, which is pretty typical with comedians.

#LitsyAtoZ 10/26

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M_gonz
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Quick fun read.