Adam Wade (3)

Comedy Memoir told in Stories
Review of the Audible Original audiobook (Jan. 2, 2020)

This was funny self-deprecatory memoir told in 9 short stories with some brief interludes as stand-up storyteller Adam Wade recounts his life through day camp, high school, college and his restaurant work in New York City while trying to make a career in the production side of the TV business while also honing his stand-up routine at theatres and clubs. There are several characters that reappear throughout show more the audiobook including Wade's parents. There is a running gag about how he is of Greek heritage so that his mother makes dishes in a certain way, before he goes on to describe a food of very bland concoctions topped with American cheese and microwaved, i.e. not very authentically ethnic at all.

You Ought to Know Adam Wade was one of the free Audible Original audiobooks for members in January 2020. It is available to everyone for a standard price. show less

You Ought to Know by Adam Wade, was a unique audiobook. I was attracted to Adam’s stories by the book description that mentioned him participating in story slams on The Moth. I love The Moth podcast, even though I don’t listen very often anymore because I listen to audiobooks instead. In fact, podcasts such as The Moth and This American Life directly influenced by consumption of audiobooks. Since I enjoyed listening to the stories on the podcasts, I decided to try listening to show more audiobooks. It has been great and given me to opportunity to read so many more books in my lifetime.

I digressed. You Ought to Know was a unique experience as Adam is a storyteller and comedian. This audiobook was recorded with a live audience as he tells stories about his upbringing and transition into adulthood. I should specify that these are not just stories, they are stories that expose vulnerabilities. He has a talent for sharing life experiences that are embarrassing and humbling in a way that I could relate and laugh with.

I recommend this short audiobook when you need humor and an opportunity to embrace your humanness. I acquired this audiobook through my Audible membership. This is an Audible Original that is available “Only From Audible.”

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