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Hardcover PRYOR CONVICTIONS: And Other Life Sentences Book

ISBN: 0679432507

ISBN13: 9780679432500

Pryor Convictions

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Finally back in print, Richard Pryor's 1995 smash hit Pryor Convictions follows Pryor's life from his upbringing in a brothel in Peoria, Illinois, where he was sexually assaulted by a man in his neighborhood, to his early years as a stand-up comic in New York through fame, fortune, drug addiction and the infamous freebase cocaine incident, seven marriages to five women, and finally a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Still pertinent and as fresh as it was when first published, Pryor Convictions , gives a glimpse of the life of the greatest comedian of his generation. With a keen eye and his trademark humor, Richard Pryor delivers an entertaining powerhouse of a memoir that is sure to enthrall the next generation of comedy fans. This description may be from another edition of this product.

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Rated 5 stars
The most Honest You can get

You will love reading his stories and can still hear his tone and comedic timing even in his writing.

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More Respect than "Pryor"

This has to be one of the most honest and compelling autobiographies I ever read! I have an immense amount of respect for the intimate details that Rich felt comfortable with sharing with readers about his early life and personal problems. Though some parts dealt with painful issues, the comedic genius he is, he manages to have readers smiling through tears. I found it particularly painful to read his battle with MS, which...

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Joy and Pain.

PRYOR CONVICTIONS made have changed the names to protect the innocent, but the story that unfolded made up for it. Richard Pryor's life has been a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, starting with his childhood, his molestation and rearing in a brothel to his complicated teens and young adulthood, when he felt he needed everyone's approval to live his life. Even as he reached maturity, he still felt he needed to belong...

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very honest

this man is a legend.he is bigger than comedy.he is everyday life.this book reflects the flaws & the genius of this man.i used to wait until my folks were asleep and sneak his tapes on.they were extremly funny but also thought provoking.it dealt with issues that he was facing.race being the number one factor.and he was very open and straight to the point about it.sex he didn't hold back his thoughts.same with drugs.his...

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Fascinating

In Pryor Convictions and other life sentences, Richard Pryortells all about his bumpy journey through life. The best thing aboutthis memoir of Mr. Pryor's life is he kept it real. After reading the book, I developed a greater respect for this man because through all the rain and pain he survived, admitted to his mistakes, and moved on. Richard Pryor's work shows that he's talented, but his life proves that he's special.

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