When I think of Kevin Hart, I cry. I reflect on how much fun is packed into that tiny body when I watch his snap chat videos, and I can’t help but get carried away with how much I love him. From his stand up comedy to his Hollywood movies, I can’t help but instantly start uncontrollably laughing, I’m in tears. And then I think, oh my god, I wish I could find a guy as cool as him, and then I ugly cry even harder.
Enough about the fact that Kevin Hart is a terrible human being for making me laugh and cry simultaneously, I’m here to talk about something much more important. His new book, “I Can’t Make This Up.” When you think of Kevin Hart, or any standup comedian writing a book, it is questionable how good it could possibly be. That isn’t really their profession, so how can they write two hundred some pages and keep me entertained? Well, I’m here to tell you, Kevin nailed it.
I’m not going to lie, I didn’t even look to see what the book was about before I bought it. I saw Kevin’s name (as well as puppies!) and thought, “The man is hilarious, I need a book to read at the beach, and I want to laugh, let’s give this a go!” “I Can’t Make This Up” is an excellent mixture of comedy and motivational speaking. Just when you think you are going to have this book full of his jokes, he hits you with some realness into his childhood and growing up on the streets of Philadelphia and really makes you think about the choices you are making in your own life.
Kevin takes you through the ups and downs that he had to endure in his life. From his father’s drug abuse problems to his older brother getting into trouble to his mother who battled to keep Kevin off the streets; You try making it through this book without seeing Kevin Hart in a new light. When everything looks dark, and you start to feel so bad for him, Kevin has this way of twisting things into a positive and making you see the benefit of the struggle. Rather than cry and have self-pity or act out against the world, Kevin chose to laugh at his troubles to survive.
Not only does Kevin leave you wanting more, but he also makes you want to go out there and be more. When you think you are having a rough moment in life and believe that the world is out to get you, Kevin makes you realize that there are people out there that have it much worse and are still able to persevere through the struggles. He also makes you see that it isn’t about what the world throws at you, but the choices that you have to decide upon consistently to deal with them. You can let the world tear you down, or you can choose to brush yourself off and laugh at it.
Ultimate Ginger View: Buy “I Can’t Make This Up” it now! Seriously, you won’t regret it! Not only are you getting the funny Kevin Hart who makes you laugh/cry with his stand up, but you are also getting a motivational speaker who makes you want to go out there and be the best at whatever you are trying to be. It really is an inspirational book, as well as something to laugh at. It will definitely make you see Kevin differently; A way that will get you to appreciate him so much more.
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