This book has been all the rage since it dropped last year, making those who haven’t read it feel like they are missing out on something phenomenal- and they are. The Last Black Unicorn is a collection of hilarious, raw and edgy personal essays, true to Tiffany’s personality.
She is an acclaimed actress and stand-up comedian, but her life wasn’t always rosy. Tiffany had quite the tough upbringing in one of the poorest neighbourhoods of South Central Los Angeles. Humour was her solution to navigate the tough times. In exchange for making others laugh, the bullies in foster care would lay off, she got to be the official school mascot, classmates would let her copy their homework and maybe, just maybe, she could get a boyfriend.
Comedy is an integral part of Tiffany’s life and that’s what makes this book so compelling. Whatever the incident being covered in any chapter, the humour component will have you gasping for breath. Apart from the mirth, she recounts how she rose from obscurity and now uses her pain to help others by sharing her story unfiltered.
This book is a mirror revealing who Tiffany Haddish really is: hilarious, humble, thankful and an overcomer. It evokes all kinds of emotions, from sadness, to surprise, awe and of course joy. Grab your copy at your local bookstore or on online platforms like iTunes, Amazon and ebay.
