Maybe You Never Cry Again

By Bernie Mac

Book Overview

The film, television, and comedy legend tells the hilarious and moving story of how tough love, and a sense of humor made him the man he is today By the tender age of five, Bernie Mac had found his calling: making others laugh. He has since become the star and cocreator of Fox's hit sitcom The Bernie Mac Show; a stand-up legend; and a hit movie star in Head of State and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle. Now this amazing comedian delves deep down inside to retell the poignant and hilarious story of his childhood and the people who helped shape him into the comedian--and the strong and self-reliant man--he is today. When young Bernie Mac lost his beloved mother to breast cancer, and faced an astounding number of other hardships, he remembered the "Mac-isms" she taught him: You have to meet all of the challenges, big and small. Because how you start is how you finish. If you want a helping hand, look at the end of your arm. These tough-love lessons gave him an inner strength that led him to choose hope over despair, and to follow his dreams. Maybe You Never Cry Again is a powerful testament to how a mother's love made everything possible for Bernie Mac by teaching him to believe in himself.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060529288
• ISBN13: 9780060529284
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: HarperEntertainment
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

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Mac Man does it again with this one.

Bernard (Bernie Mac), has done it again. "Maybe You Never Cry Again" is one serious novel into the life of the Mac Man. This book showed me another side of Bernie Mac that I loved reading about. The man through victorious triumphs, love, and haters...he bet all odds to show he was determined and made it. I have a new found respect for Bernie Mac and his career of comedy. He is one of the best comedians out in this world today. I love the "Macisms" throughout the book, they help me overcome some obstacles in my life. He became a man in my sense at an early age. He knew what he wanted and went for it after defeating life's set-backs. I give this book five stars it is truly what Bernie Mac stands for and is today because of it.

A Must-Read for Men and Boys Everywhere

Maybe You Never Cry Again is the story of Bernie Mac's life. Bernie Mac has a lot to say and a lot of things to teach. From his fatherless childhood to moonlighting as a comedian while frying fish during the day, Bernie lays it all out for the world to see and learn from. Forget about sports stars as role-models....all you need is Bernie Mac. A man who knows how to get things done, no matter how unpleasant they may be. If more people had Bernie's attitude toward life, this country would be a far better place.

Pride & Perseverance

An enjoyable account of a very successful man who worked tremendously hard. It's the American Dream originating from Chicago's Southside. I have been playing this for my 8th grade nephew on the drive to and from school. Bernie Mac's autobiography is steeped in values: respect adults, take pride in your work no matter the job, always look for the positive, and never take advantage or do harm.It's a blue collar guide to success. (Parents Note: There is some swearing but it's minimal and not gratuitous.)

Impressive Insight

There is a serious side to every comedian, and Bernard McCullough is no different. Bernie Mac takes the time, in this autobiography, to share the intimate portrait of his life and pay tribute to those who influenced, inspired, and encouraged him on his comedic journey. I've enjoyed his comedy, when he toured with The Kings of Comedy, and his television show, but to go behind the scenes really enlightened me. Maybe You Never Cry Again isn't your typical chronological display of life events that often has you reading the book to fall asleep. No, if you listen any to Bernie Mac, you can hear him saying the words as you read. The closest I've come to an audio book without actually listening to one. The way the words are written is exactly the way your mind imagines that he would say them. Bernie Mac shares a lot in this book. I like the way the book was laid out - each chapter had a poignant quote that dealt with the theme of the chapter. There was a picture of Bernie and/or his family included in each chapter as well which further personalized the book and encouraged the reader to see the intimate side. Each reader can pick up something that we can carry forward in our own lives. He's never forgotten from whence he came and he's kept it real throughout his career. He's been true to his craft, true to his family and true to himself, which makes Maybe You Never Cry Again, a wonderful read.

Wow!

This is one impressive biography. I never got into Bernie Mac's comedy but after reading a few pages of this book I decided to buy it and I'm glad I did. Bernie Mac's life has been a series of fateful encounters. The first time he sees Bill Cosby on TV and notices how Cosby's jokes cheered up his sad (with good reason) mother is a turning point. At five he decides to be a comedian and he sticks with that plan. His dream and his mother's love keep him moving past the neighborhood gangs, out of the "dumb kid" classes, into a strong marriage, devoted fatherhood and finally success. Bernie is a funny man but he's dead serious about duty, parenthood, marriage and doing the right thing. This book will stay with you long after you come to the final page.