Why We Suck

A Feel Good Guide to Staying Fat, Loud, Lazy and Stupid

By: Dr. Denis Leary

Narrated by: Dr. Denis Leary

Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

"A pissed off Leary is the best Leary," says one critic of the writer and comic. In Why We Suck, Dr. Denis Leary uses his common sense and his biting and hilarious take on the world to attack the politically correct, the hypocritical, the obese, the thin - basically everyone who takes themselves too seriously. He does so with the extra oomph of a doctorate bestowed upon him by his alma mater Emerson College.

"Sure it's just a celebrity type of thing - they only gave it to me because I'm famous." Leary explains. "But it's legal and it means I get to say I'm a doctor - just like Dr. Phil."

In Why We Suck, Leary's famously smart style and sardonic wit have found their fullest and fiercest expression yet. Zeroing in on the ridiculous wherever he finds it, Leary unravels his Irish Catholic upbringing, the folly of celebrity, the pressures of family life, and the great hypocrisy of politics with the same bright, savage, and profane insight he brought to his critically acclaimed one-man shows No Cure for Cancer and Lock 'n Load, and his platinum-selling song, Asshole..

Proudly Irish American, defiantly working class, with a reserve of compassion for the underdog and the overlooked, Leary delivers blistering diatribes that are penetrating social commentary with no holds barred. Leary's work will find wide appeal among people who want to laugh out loud or find a guide who matches their view of what's wrong in America and the world-at-large; and fans of his one-man shows, his many movies, and Rescue Me, Leary's Golden Globe and Emmy - nominated television show. Why We Suck is the latest salvo from one of America's most original and biting comic satirists.

©2008 Denis Leary (P)2008 Penguin Audiobooks

hillarious

Would you listen to Why We Suck again? Why?

yes

What about Dr. Denis Leary’s performance did you like?

His entire book delivered in his comedic timing like his stand-up performance.

Any additional comments?

I laughed out loud to this, while lying in the back seat, as my husband was driving us on vacation. It was great and all so true!

Hilarious

This was one of the funniest things I've ever heard. I was a little hesitant on buying this book but after listening I will definitely be buying his other books. You have to have a good sense of humor to enjoy his type of comedy.

Denis Leary, funny and honest as usual!

What made the experience of listening to Why We Suck the most enjoyable?

I laughed and laughed. I like the way he focuses on the mundane and common to bring out humour and insightfulness.

intellectually hysterical

Loved every brash, crude and "offensive" word that so unforgivingly races out of his mouth. No fear, no apologies, to the parade of soft minded safe room seeking cry babies that our society has become.

Laugh-out-loud funny

Read the hard cover book one and listened to the audio book twice. Not for the politically correct or anyone who can't laugh at themselves.

Hilariously True!

What made the experience of listening to Why We Suck the most enjoyable?

The author Dr. Denis Leary put so much of his personality into the 'reading' of this book that it was hard not to get caught up in it.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Why We Suck?

His talk about Oprah was most memorable. You'll understand when you get there.

What does Dr. Denis Leary bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Hearing the inflection in his voice when he talks about his mother or the attitude that is injected when he talks about the reasons we all suck.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This is one of the most engaging laugh out loud books I have ever read or heard.

Any additional comments?

He is truthful in his opening statement, this book will offend you. It may be hard to stomach for many people, but if you can muscle though the tough parts for you and just keep listening, you will find out why you suck and maybe even how you can change.

Hilarious

I picked this one up despite the negative comments and boy was I glad. I've listened to this twice while at work and laughed out loud on several occasions. I recommend this to anyone with a funny bone.

If you like Denis Leary , you will enjoy this.

A fun listen, i caught myself laughing out loud more than once at work and in the car.Something to take your mind off our current times and have a laugh.

Classic Leary

If you like Denis Leary's comedy you will love this book and have to laugh because he simply states what many of us think all the time!

Dennis Leary doing what he does best

Dennis Leary.. If you've never heard his stand-up, seen him on TV or in a movie, then be forewarned!! Like Carlin, he doesn't pull punches, nor does he sugar coat things. In Why We Suck, he tackles everything from his Irish roots and his growing up with siblings in or around Boston to what's wrong with today's society ie) current & popular musicians, celebrities, and how we handle steroid usage in pro sports. I for one look forward to his next book entitled Why We Don't Suck, which may be spun in a different direction, but I'm not 100% sold on that idea. Dennis Leary will continue to be one of my favorite comedians, human beings & possibly future preferred author. If u get easily offended.. don't read this book or listen any of his stand-ups. This was your warning!!