DEE BOOK REVIEW || TIFFANY HADDISH, "THE LAST BLACK UNICORN"

This is the second attempt at writing a review for my third audiobook listen.

It was The Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish. This book’s title was gotten from the funniest and possible the hardest memory from her childhood, and that was being bullied and called names.

This ook starts with Tiffany introducing us to her struggles in High school. She shared stories from how she chased her crush around, to joining the drama club, becoming the mascot as well as not being able to read till way into 9^th grade.

Tiffany shows us what it means to be a hustler and an overcomer, with her constant scheming and her commendable negotiation skills.

She takes us on a journey of how she found comedy to her family struggles. Being the least favourite child of her successful mother who ends up in an accident that turned her psychotic and to the step father who confessed to being responsible for the crime but later denying it.

One thing is for sure in this book, Tiffany got stories to tell. Some about Dating, a few about pimping, sex with a handicap named Rosco, working Bar Mitzvahs and the whole nine yard of foster care.

In an attempt to keep this short, I’m going to share my Opinions now.

*Spoiler alert* Don’t read further if you would want to read this book.

For me this book was a lazy attempt at writing an autobiography. I sincerely wanted to love it but I just couldn’t. It was all over the place. The stories felt exaggerated. And there were barely any life lessons to learn. Truth is if you are looking to read a compilation of compositions, this is the book.

However, you are probably going to leave it feeling a little bit confused about why you needed to read it.

Tiffany had great stories but I wish she had realised why she needed to go through those things and written a book full of stories backed up with lessons.

What did I learn from this book?

·         Tiffany isn’t lucky she’s been struggling and hustling for a long time.

·         Jada Pinkett Smith is the big sister everyone needs.

·         Forward is the only way to go.

In conclusion, only read this if it’s your last option.