Based on a True Story
A Memoir
by Norm Macdonald · first published 2016
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Fictional Memoir. A Novel containing scattered facts which are interleaved into fictional stories creating a journey through a fictional memoir of the author, which includes growing up in rural Canada, his SNL (TV show) days and many other anecdotes. This is an adventure and a retrospective of life. A humoristic literary work with a very unique style, matching the author's comedic and reflective take on life.
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I'd recommend Norm's book Based on a True Story. It has a similar, dreamlike feel to it and is a confusing and fun read.
on “Norm Macdonald's story about the first time he met Bob Dylan” ↗I didn't read much this year, but Norm Macdonald's death was a bit much for me, so I picked up a copy of his book 'Based On A True Story.' It's not for everyone but if you were a fan, a great read.
on “Ask HN: What's the best book you read in 2021?” ↗Some 'latest' books I actually enjoyed: Based on a True Story: (Not) A Memoir (Norm Macdonald - 2016) - Humor Deadlines Don’t Care if Janet Doesn’t Like Her Photo (David Thorne - 2021) - Humor (And other books by David Thorne) The Man from the Future: The Visionary…
on “I don't read web articles anymore, but I read books” ↗It is challenging to define what's "best" but I used a simple criterion to write this comment: the book I have read the most is the best book for me. With this criterion, Based on a True Story by Norm Macdonald is the best book. Each time I reread it, I find a new nugget! And as a bonus, this book is also available as an audiobook narrated by the author himself.
on “Ask HN: What's the "best" book you've ever read?” ↗