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“An inspiring story that manages to be painful, honest, shocking, bawdy and hilarious.” —The New York Times Book Review

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 wouldn’t beat her up, and she might even get a boyfriend. Or at least she could make enough money—as the paid school mascot and in-demand Bar Mitzvah hype woman—to get her hair and nails done, so then she might get a boyfriend.

None of that worked (and she’s still single), but it allowed Tiffany to imagine a place for herself where she could do something she loved for a living: comedy.

Tiffany can’t avoid being funny—it’s just who she is, whether she’s plotting shocking, jaw-dropping revenge on an ex-boyfriend or learning how to handle her newfound fame despite still having a broke person’s 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 is—humble, grateful, down-to-earth, and funny as hell. And now, she’s ready to inspire others through the power of laughter.

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"I can't get enough of Tiffany. Whatever God gave her in the energy department needs to be bottled up and sold so everybody can instantly feel good. Once you hear her story and her approach to life you literally feel like you can do anything." (Charlamagne Tha God )

"Tiffany Haddish is a force as a comedian. My girl demands to be heard and respected. I love you girl! Congratulations on all your success and continue to strive for greatness. You can do it!" (Kevin Hart )

“The Last Black Unicorn is an inspiring story that manages to be painful, honest, shocking, bawdy and hilarious.” (The New York Times Book Review)

"As raw and real as her stand-up act." (PEOPLE)

"[A] harrowing and unforgettable memoir." (The New Yorker)

"This inspiring memoir will have you crying, laughing and wishing she was your BFF." (USA Today)

"The book is, no surprise, every bit as rowdy as the movie." (The New York Times Book Review)

"It’s 100% in her voice and feels like her telling you these stories, many heartbreaking, at a bar." (Book Riot)

"A bawdy, laugh-out-loud tell-all with a liberal dose of heart." (Library Journal)

"Tiffany Haddish has become known for her unabashed honesty, and continues to keep it 100 in new memoir, The Last Black Unicorn." (EBONY.com)

"The Last Black Unicorn is an entertaining and engaging, must-read page-turner." (Philadelphia Tribune)

"Juicy, hilarious, and jaw-dropping." (Chicago Tribune)

"Haddish is a hilarious, badass, and magical woman, and her memoir, The Last Black Unicorn, is further proof of it. This book will have you ugly-crying with laughter as the actress delves deep into the (very) intimate details of her personal life, using the same incredible sense of humor and fierce, unflinching honesty that won our hearts in the first place." (Shondaland.com)

"Brutally honest and hilarious." (InStyle.com)

"We love a good story of overcoming adversity and Tiffany Haddish is a true testament of that sentiment." (BET.com)

"Readers will love discovering how Tiffany turned her passion for comedy into a full-time career." (RealSimple.com)

“This book is exactly what you would expect from Tiffany Haddish—funny, crazy, surprising and magical.” (Michigan Chronicle)

"Each story is told like a good joke with a solid setup and punchline." (Man Repeller)

"Haddish is an author that demands to be heard and respected, but she never has to work hard to do that and more. If you liked Yes, Please by Amy Poehler or Bossypants by Tina Fey, this is right up your alley." (The Odyssey)

"Actress Tiffany Haddish truly is a unicorn. Fierce, funny, and full of heart, this extremely personal essay collection should not be missed." (FastCompany.com)

"The Last Black Unicorn is a hilarious and observant collection of personal essays, filled with truly jaw-dropping twists and turns on Haddish's road to breakout stardom." (Bustle)

"A joyful read in which her charismatic voice comes through even if you don’t listen to the audiobook." (Vulture)

“Tiffany Haddish has always been an open book, but even she has much more to share. Her life story is honest, inspiring, and hilarious, of course.” (E! Online)

About the Author

Tiffany Haddish is a comedian, actress, and producer who was the breakout star of the smash comedy Girls Trip, where she appeared as the scene-stealing “Dina” alongside Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, and Regina Hall. Her additional film and television work includes The Last O.G., Night School, The Carmichael Show, Keanu, and a turn as host of the 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards. Her debut stand-up special, Tiffany Haddish: She Ready! From the Hood to Hollywood, debuted on Showtime in August 2017. In November 2017, she made history by becoming the first black female stand-up comedian to host Saturday Night Live. She currently lives in Los Angeles.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06ZZLYVCG
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gallery Books; Reprint edition (December 5, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 5, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1693 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 290 pages

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Tiffany Haddish is a dynamic American actress, comedian, and author known for her infectious energy and hilarious performances. Born in Los Angeles, California, Haddish's journey to success has been marked by resilience and determination. Growing up in foster care, she found solace in comedy and quickly made a name for herself in the stand-up comedy scene with her unique blend of wit and relatability. Her breakthrough came in 2017 with the hit comedy film "Girls Trip," where she earned critical acclaim for her portrayal of the vivacious and outspoken Dina. Since then, Haddish has appeared in numerous films and television shows, showcasing her versatility as an actress and her ability to effortlessly blend comedy with heartfelt moments. In addition to her acting career, Haddish is an accomplished author, with her memoir "The Last Black Unicorn" becoming a New York Times bestseller in 2017. Through her candid storytelling, she inspires readers to embrace their uniqueness and overcome life's obstacles with resilience and humor. With her undeniable talent, infectious laughter, and commitment to authenticity, Tiffany Haddish continues to make her mark in the entertainment industry and inspire others along the way.

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RaymondGW

Hilarious and painful and profound

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2018

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I love Tiffany Haddish. I really do. She’s beautiful and funny and can tell a story like nobody’s business. Those storytelling skills make this book what it is. Reading this will make you angry at all the people who took advantage of her early in her life, but if you’re like me, you’ll also laugh when you read about how she turned the tables on them as she made her way through life. She’s so honest and upfront about the kinds of things that so many of us would rather take to our graves that you instantly want Tiffany to pop out of the book and be your best friend.
They say that if you can’t laugh at yourself then you miss out on all the best jokes. Tiffany can definitely laugh at herself. She can take a joke just as well as she can dish them out, and she is such a precious human being. As I started to notice Tiffany more on TV, I used to wonder if that was her real personality. Now I know that it is. She is a 100% genuine human being and I love her for it.
It’s been a long time since I’ve finished a book in two days but I literally couldn’t put this down. Her life grabs you by the shoulders and say “LOOK HERE.” The jokes almost wrote themselves. Almost. Tiffany’s real skill is in making all the humor seem effortless, and that’s a skill that so very few people have nowadays. This book was amazing. A beautiful, poignant read.

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Char

I love this book

Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2024

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I didn’t expect the sad parts but, they made the funny parts that much better and the good and the bad have made her a great comedian.

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JAYR

FUNNY BOOK

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2020

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I read a lot of reviews and some people complained about the profanity and the grammatical errors. LOL, you are reading a Tiffany Haddish book, what do you expect? She curses a lot and the grammatical errors are not really errors if that's how she speaks in her daily life. She keeps the verbiage true to how she really is and I appreciated that. It made the book even funnier to be able to read her story and to picture her having a conversation with another person while using her own words, ebonics, slang, profanity, and all. The way the book is written, the dialogue, and the grammar are purposeful in my opinion. Is it vulgar at times? Yes, but she is keeping it real and I don't think she should change that now. There are times of course that a person has to show some decorum but in her private life, I don't see why she needs to change that. I grew up in New York so I am familiar with how blacks and Latinos speak and this does not make us less intelligent than anyone else. This is just a way of life when you grow up inner city or in "the ghetto" and I say that proudly. There is no shame in growing up poor either if you work hard to better yourself. Aside from that, the book is great because it really outlines her entire life, her struggles, her thoughts, and her rise to fame while still showing the kind of person she is to this day, humble, deserving and hard-working. I highly recommend the book to those that will not be offended by the language and if you are then why buy it in the first place?

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Savings Folder

Amazing

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2024

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This was really a great read. I didn't know what to expect since she is a comedian. Bit I must say definitely a must read..she kept it real. Her ups and downs laid all on the table. Love it.

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024

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Best part of this book is that when I was reading it, I could hear Tiffany telling the story. Sometimes when you read an autobiography, the voice telling it isn't the same but this matched. Thank you for being you to the very core of your being.

Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024

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I've read other autobiographies where the author doesn't reveal too much of themselves or of their pains and failures. Ms. Haddish does all of that with aplomb.
Ms. Haddish pulls back the curtain and reveals herself without the makeup.
This book is a testament to her bravery and her realness. She doesn't seek your sympathy or your approval, she just seeks your understanding.
This book was a very easy read. One can breeze through it in one sitting. Mostly because it's so interesting.

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024

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I love Tiffany Haddish. She's so funny, a really great actress, and she's lived quite the crazy life. There are so many stories in this book that could be their own books if she expounded on the details more.
This is a good read. 3 stars cause of some weird formatting in regards to when people were speaking; it kind of loses the flow. The stories skipped around quite a bit, and I'd sometimes be a little lost, not knowing if we were still reading about her as a child or her at 20.

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2024

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This book deserves every single star. Tiffany puts her life out there, warts and all (read the book you'll get the reference). I literally laughed out loud, gasped in astonishment, cried in sorrow, and yelled in triumph ! What a tour de force, kudos to Ms. Haddish. A must read.

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Fanny

Humour is a defensive mechanism

Reviewed in Canada on August 19, 2021

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This is a very humbling read. I get that people see “Tiffany Haddish” and expect this book to be so hilarious they will wet themselves from start to end (and don’t get me wrong, you will laugh out loud at many anecdotes!) but not unlike the most successful comedians in history, Haddish has developed her superb sense of humour as a way to defend herself psychologically, emotionally and physically from very precarious situations. This memoir recounts some of the traumatic events in her life that have shaped Tiffany Haddish into the extraordinary woman and performer she is today.

I see a lot of people who have given this book a poor review because it addresses dark subjects that doesn’t make THEM laugh and to them I say “shame on you!” This is not advertised as a work of fiction and no one on earth should feel so entitled as to believe they can dictate the terms on which someone else is allowed to talk about their own life story. If you were truly interested in Tiffany Haddish as a human being, you would appreciate the honour of being told these stories AT ALL! If you merely think of here as a character then watch her movies.

People are not only who you want them to be and they come with a lot of baggage. This is certainly the case for Tiffany Haddish. But that doesn’t mean they should be dismissed as being “damaged” or “broken” because that is definitely NOT the case with Tiffany Haddish. If the violence in this book makes you uncomfortable, you might want to look inwards and ask yourself why. If the fact that a woman went through so much hardship and came out the other end a beautiful, radiant, positive and successful comedian angers you because that is not the book you wanted to read, you should check your privilege and perhaps read the book again for a lesson in resiliency.

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Veronica Arellano

Divertido

Reviewed in Mexico on December 7, 2021

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Lectura muy divertida, si conoces la trayectoria de la autora.

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Meldabird

Great read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2023

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I've read many biographies and they seem to follow a pattern where you either come away loving the person, disliking the person or just indifferent. I'm truly happy to say that I came away LOVING Tiffany Haddish.

I never really cared for her too much as she came across as a loud mouth comedian, but in retrospect when reading her biography I found her to be an honest, funny, amusing and just all round awesome human being.

Thank you Tiffany for sharing your journey. It was appreciated.

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That's the way to go tiffany

Reviewed in India on October 10, 2022

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Amazing read.. She dug deep into her life and opened everything for us to take inspiration from. She showed the courage to overcome all that negativity and bad people in her life and give reply with her success.

Flavius M.

Great read!

Reviewed in Germany on August 5, 2022

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I enjoyed this book so much I almost finit in a session! I loveee how layback the writing is and I felt I was talking with a friend that I haven’t seen in a while. Her story is sad, funny and captivating. She deserves the succes she has now bcs she been through a lot :D a great book 📚 highly recommend

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