Based on a True Story by Norm Macdonald Summary
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Norm Macdonald's New York Times bestseller defies memoir conventions, blending truth with fiction after he refused to write a traditional celebrity tell-all. Posthumously poignant, this genre-bending masterpiece features a ghostwriter who hates him and adventures with the Devil himself. What's real? You decide.
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A Comedian's Truth Wrapped in Fiction
Imagine waking up in an Edmonton hotel room next to a woman you don't remember meeting, surrounded by empty minibar bottles, while reading your own Wikipedia obituary claiming you died right where you're standing. This surreal scenario opens Norm Macdonald's "Based on a True Story," setting the perfect tone for what follows - a memoir that deliberately blurs the line between fact and fiction. Standing in the room where he supposedly died, Norm decides to write his own story, acknowledging that memory makes true stories impossible. Every tale is merely "based on" truth, sketched imperfectly like a courtroom artist capturing vanished moments. With this brilliant framing device, Macdonald invites us into his world - one where the distinction between reality and fabrication is deliciously, intentionally murky.
Childhood Lessons: The Cat and the Mouse
The Comedy Climb: From $15 Sets to SNL
Weekend Update: Finding His Voice
The Fall: Principles and Consequences
The Gambling Spiral: Chasing Losses
Legacy: The Comedian's Truth
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Creato da alumni della Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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