A poignant and moving memoir-in-essays from stand-up comedian Aida
Rodriguez on the power of overcoming hardship and transforming pain
into laughter. Aida Rodriguez has, to put it mildly, lived a
whirlwind life. Her rags to-riches story is mind-blowing: She was
kidnapped as a child by her mother in the Dominican Republic and
brought to the US. She was later kidnapped again by her grandmother
and uncle, and moved from New York to Florida. As an adult, she
ended a difficult marriage and endured homelessness with her
children in Los Angeles. But through it all she never lost her
sense of humor. Born with a wonderful wit and an irrepressible
spirit, Aida used her gifts and worked tirelessly, turning tragedy
and pain into biting comedy that takes on everything from misogyny
and racism to social media and news headlines. She eventually
released a hit HBO Max special which led to multiple development
deals—success that won her a nationwide audience, opened doors,
and helped her expand the way Latinos are represented in comedy. In
this, her highly anticipated first book, Aida charts her many ups
and downs. From personal setbacks to career highs and everything in
between, Legitimate Kid is endearing, shocking, and ultimately
life-affirming.
General
Imprint: |
HarperOne
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2023 |
Authors: |
Aida Rodriguez
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
Pages: |
256 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-06-324128-2 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-06-324128-5 |
Barcode: |
9780063241282 |
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