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When Chris Rock steps on stage, he destroys the targets of his jokes. When he finishes his performance, the audience needs time to catch its breath. The laughter never stops. Chris Rock pulls no punches. He is brutally honest and no subject, politics, racism, pop culture, is safe from his humor. From humble beginnings in New York City to his superstar career as a stand-up comedian and actor, author Marty Gitlin unleashes the story of comic genius Chris Rock.

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When a series is titled African-American Icons, many parents, teachers, and librarians might hope it is filled with volumes about doctors, lawyers, teachers, or scientists. This one is not. Instead, each book is devoted to an entertainer (i.e., Beyonce, Jay-Z, Sean Combs, Chris Rock, Tyler Perry, and Jennifer Hudson). Like celebrities who came before them, most of these performers report a moment during childhood when a particular talent surfaced and surprised family members, whether it was a comedic flare for describing ordinary events (Chris Rock) or being one of the youngest members in a choir given a solo (Jennifer Hudson). Each icon used natural talent, hard work, and big breaks to climb to the top. The books do not focus solely on triumphs; they are also filled with details about trials, including Jennifer Hudson's family tragedy and Sean Combs' close contact with the law.

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