Me of Little Faith by Lewis Black Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Me of Little Faith
Book Review: Hilarious!
Summary: 5 Stars
I started reading this book while enjoying my hot chocolate at a local bookstore and literally almost coughed it out laughing! This book is hysterical! From chapters about gurus to his experiences with psychics and psychedelics, each chapter was funny and also telling! He's an interesting comic who displays a depth of character not usually seen in written works by comedians! I loved it!Book Review: Me of Little Originality
Summary: 1 Stars
I do not fault this book for making light of religion. I fault it for containing nothing that has not already been said so, so, so many times that it's completely worn out. If Black were doing this routine in the 1950s it would be lively stuff, but how many times do we have to hear that Jews are neurotic, that Catholic priests are weird because they're celibate, that Mormons are square and have some odd beliefs? Black, whose persona is one of unrelenting annoyance rather than humor, has nothing to say about one faith, though. Which one? You guessed it--the one that makes a practice of threatening people who mock it. So Black, the fearless iconoclast, acknowledges that there are icons he doesn't want to get irreverent about.
Book Review: One of the best satirical comics out there!
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm a huge Lewis Black fan and this book did not disappoint! The first half is lighthearted, laugh-out-loud funny with some great insight into his life before he hit the big time. The second half is more serious and satirical humor which gives you a peek into his life as it is now as well as a better appreciation for where some of his humorous rants come from. The book lends itself to being able to hear Lewis Black performing in your head. A quick but really enjoyable read. Well done Lewis!Book Review: Reader of Little Faith
Summary: 1 Stars
The only thing in the book "Me of Little Faith" that reminded me of
the interesting and dynamic stand-up comedian was that every so often gross curse words appeared, usually folowed by exclamation marks. Then I could picture his ranting and raving and looking upward, as though pleading with God. Otherwise I found the book stale, flat ,and unprofitable.
I was lucky, for I purchased the hardback version for $4.98 off of the remainder table at Barnes and Noble, whereas the original hardback sold in 2008 for $24.95 ($27.50 in Canada).
I noticed that the back of the dustcover of Black's book contains "Praise for Lewis Black" and not "Praise for 'Me of Little Faith.'" Also the positive statements appearing there by Stephen King and George Carlin refer to the stand-up Comedian Lewis Black and not to the book. Jon Stewart, However, said that "Black is the only person I know who can actually yell in print form." One wonders whether this should be interpreted as a positive evaluation. At any rate,Stewart would be unlikely to speak negatively of Black or of the book as Black appeared often in "Back in Black"on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," and that segment was highly successful.
Book Review: Tired and boring
Summary: 1 Stars
I like Luis Black on the Daily show which is why I bought the book. It was pretty disappointing. A collection of tired comments on religion from an unreligious Jew. It was material that was not funny with jokes scattered on top. Like icing on a cinder block.