Me of Little Faith
by Lewis Black
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Book Reviews of Me of Little Faith
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: F-Word Does Not Translate Well From Stage to Page
Summary: 2 Stars
While I usually find Lewis Black's stand-up comedy routines to be quite funny, they do not translate well to the written page, not that Black has made much of an effort to do so in any event. I bought this book because I expected some great humor, especially about religion, but there's very little humor at all, and Black's insights into religion amount to little more than inane anecdotes.
In a word, this book is pointless. Black's abundant use of the F-word may be hilarious and appropriate in his comedy routines, but in this book it's just a sign of having nothing interesting to say. To prove that he ran out of ideas long before the end of this already short book, the last chapter consists of a play he co-wrote years ago. It's as dull as the book, so now we know why he's not a playwright.
Having shelled out good money to buy this book, I forced myself to read almost all of it. That was one big mistake, but maybe I'll get that time back in the next life. Unless you are desperate for something - anything - to read, I'd give this Lewis Black book a pass.
Book Review: An honest & hysterical read
Summary: 5 Stars
Black tries to make sense of what is truth from his own experiences in regards to God, religion & life & death. I thought it was honest & of course, coming from Lewis Black, hysterical.
Since fleeing fundymentalism myself, the church of Comedy sounds GREAT to me!
I think Black's conclusions on what a God expects of us are brilliant & so simple...something most religions are NOT, especially fundamentalism.
I think someday I'll have to listen to the audio as I would LOVE to hear this read by the author.
The warning at the beginning of the book is good to have...."true believers" & fundamentalists would no doubt, be offended by this book. But if you are a person who is sick & tired of religious dictators trying to force feed you what God is, & what God is like & what God expects...you will probably enjoy this book.
Book Review: Black's Black Humor Isn't Black & White
Summary: 4 Stars
Mr. Black is an acerbic, insightful comedian would doesn't seem to have many qualms about addressing any issue. The author follows in the footsteps of other iconoclastic funny men such as Lenny Bruce and George Carlin. The guy's delivery certainly is not everybody's cup of tea. If you are uncomfortable about anyone being critical of or taking potshots at certain aspects of different religions, it would be best for you to avoid his surprisingly thoughtful, often hilarious meanderings through different faiths. This book is not an atheistic argument written in the manner of Richard Dawkins' work "The God Delusion." In fact, Mr. Black has experienced otherworldly events which keep him open to what happens after we die. With the exclusion of a few interesting factoids, I didn't learn anything new from the author. But good God, what a fun, laugh-out-loud time it was reading this little baby.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.