The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany HaddishMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sometimes we can look back at hurtful things that have happened to us in the past and laugh. In The Last Black Unicorn, author Tiffany Haddish does just this. Her stories are painful, and often violent; but her readers can laugh because she does. Haddish was put in foster care after her mother had a life-altering accident and could no longer take care of her and her siblings. She describes growing up with the feeling that she was not enough and not safe. Her desire to be accepted, loved and protected, led her into many unhealthy relationships -- the worst being an abusive marriage.
Haddish writes this book almost as if she is doing a comedy set. It is in her voice: raw and honest, unvarnished and direct. Her comedic presentation almost makes the stories seem made-up, but they are not. She has taken many beatings and been betrayed by those closest to her. Yet, even her therapist encouraged her to pursue comedy as a career.
My favorite part of this book is its candor and authenticity. Haddish really opens up to her readers. After completing it, I was left with the feeling that its writing has been part of her healing process. I give this book 4 out of 5 stars.
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