You've likely seen clips of comedian Leanne Morgan on social media. The now 70s aged grandmother from Tennessee does stand up about motherhood, womanhood, aging, etc. Most of the clips I find, er, now found hilarious. I wanted to see her live when her tour came to CT, but the dates didn't work out. So naturally I pre-ordered her memoir.
I wish I hadn't.
I HATED this book. And now I wouldn't spend a dime to see her live.
I figured we'd get some insight into her life before comedy as a mom to 3, learn about her family, etc. Which we do, and it's rather bleak. In addition, what she makes as jokes on the stage (fighting over the thermostat, having another baby, moving for a spouse's job...) show her husband to be a jerk. What I thought was exaggerated for the stage is actually under-portrayed. He's a controlling and manipulative loser. Once I had the money she does now, he'd be out on his behind. He certainly wouldn't be driving a new truck, and he'd have zero say in how I spent my new found wealth. Truth be told, I'd've ditched when I was poor. Not worth it at all.
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