• Pryor Convictions

  • And Other Life Sentences
  • By: Richard Pryor
  • Narrated by: JD Jackson
  • Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,067 ratings)

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Pryor Convictions

By: Richard Pryor
Narrated by: JD Jackson
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Richard Pryor journeys from his childhood in a family that worked in whore-houses and bars, through to his years in Hollywood - the money, the women, the drugs - and the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.

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Powerful and painful

This was one of the best books on Audible, yet one of the most painful. Richard Pryor was an exceptional talent and his insights in this book are amazing. I would have liked to hear more about some of his professional relationships and it seemed that he only skims the surface when talking Eddie Murphy, Redd Foxx, and Gene Wilder. One of the best and most brutally honest autobiographies I’ve read.

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The tragic life of Richard Pryor

What a story. Miss the man and his humor. This book humanizes him and brings him close to earth, but don't worry, his feet never touch the ground.

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Not funny, just sad

A dead honest and truly sad story that moved me. I didn't know all of this about Richard Pryor. This one I will for sure listen to again! Well written and read. Five stars from me.

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Read the book years ago

I really think the narration could have been better. I read the book year ago and the narrator just did not capture the Richard Pryor style. It was not his fault. Maybe a comedian should have do it.

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great storytelling

great storytelling but the saddest thing I've ever read. I kept waiting for the jokes or the light and there was none

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Wow...

Richard Pryor lived his life... should have been dead long time ago.. Reminded me of the stories some of my uncle's told. Great read when you think your own life is fucked up.

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Great Reading Absolutely Amazing

Absolutely Amazing Stories Life Lessons We Can All Learn From!! Thanks Mr.Richard Pryor Love You !!!!

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Interesting

Wow, Richard Pryor. I think that is enough said. very interesting to read this book.

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great read. I was aware of some of the things in this book but not all

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A must have

If you want to know how its genius mind worked, you have to read it. It is an honest self description from the funniest man ever born.

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