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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDS FINALIST
"Hilarious yet soul-shaking." —Black Enterprise
The fearless comedy legend—one of the “Original Kings of Comedy”—hilariously breaks down the wisdom of white people, advice that has been killing black folks in America for four hundred years and counting.
200 years ago, white people told black folks, “‘I suggest you pick the cotton if you don’t like getting whipped.” Today, it’s “comply with police orders if you don’t want to get shot.” Now comedian/activist D. L. Hughley–one the Original Kings of Comedy–confronts and remixes white people’s “advice” in this “hilarious examination of the current state of race relations in the United States” (Publishers Weekly).
In America, a black man is three times more likely to be killed in encounters with police than a white guy. If only he had complied with the cop, he might be alive today, pundits say in the aftermath of the latest shooting of an unarmed black man. Or, Maybe he shouldn’t have worn that hoodie … or, moved more slowly … not been out so late … Wait, why are black people allowed to drive, anyway?
This isn’t a new phenomenon. White people have been giving “advice” to black folks for as long as anyone can remember, telling them how to pick cotton, where to sit on a bus, what neighborhood to live in, when they can vote, and how to wear our pants. Despite centuries of whites’ advice, it seems black people still aren’t listening, and the results are tragic.
Now, at last, activist, comedian, and New York Times bestselling author D. L. Hughley offers How Not to Get Shot, an illustrated how-to guide for black people, full of insight from white people, translated by one of the funniest black dudes on the planet. In these pages you will learn how to act, dress, speak, walk, and drive in the safest manner possible. You also will finally understand the white mind. It is a book that can save lives. Or at least laugh through the pain.
Black people: Are you ready to not get shot! White people: Do you want to learn how to help the cause? Let’s go!
- Print length272 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherMariner Books
- Publication dateJune 11, 2019
- Dimensions5.5 x 0.61 x 7.25 inches
- ISBN-100062698648
- ISBN-13978-0062698643
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“A satirical but apt addition to the culture’s fraught conversation about race.” — New York Times Book Review, “New & Noteworthy”
“In his hilarious yet soul-shaking truth-telling book, Hughley touches on politics, race, and life as a black American as only he can.” — Black Enterprise, A “MUST-READ BOOK FOR 2019”
“Hilarious. … It might be the most important book you buy this year.” — Philadelphia Tribune
“Hughley pulls no punches in this caustic, maddening, and hilarious examination of the current state of race relations in the United States.” — Publishers Weekly
“A biting satire about racism. ... A sharp-tongued truth-teller.” — Huffington Post
“Legendary comedian DL Hughley’s provocative commentary on race and police brutality.” — GQ
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The FEARLESS comedy legend—one of the “Original Kings of Comedy”—hilariously BREAKS DOWN the wisdom of white people, advice that has been killing black folks in America for four hundred years and counting
In America, a black man is three times more likely to be killed in encounters with police than a white guy. If only he had complied with the cop, he might be alive today, pundits say in the aftermath of the latest shooting of an unarmed black man. Or, Maybe he shouldn’t have worn that hoodie … or, moved more slowly … not been out so late … Wait, why are black people allowed to drive, anyway? With so much heartfelt guidance flying around, it seems there’s been a failure to communicate.
This isn’t a new phenomenon. White people have been giving “advice” for as long as anyone can remember. They’ve been fucking with black folks for about as long, telling them how to pick cotton, where to sit on a bus, what neighborhood to live in, when they can vote, and how to wear our pants. Despite centuries of whites’ advice, it seems black people still aren’t listening, and the results are tragic.
Now, at last, activist-comedian D. L. Hughley offers How Not to Get Shot, an illustrated how-to guide for black people, full of insight from white people, translated by one of the funniest black dudes on the planet. In these pages you will learn how to act, dress, speak, walk, and drive in the safest manner possible. You also will finally understand the white mind. It is a book that can save lives. Or at least laugh through the pain.
Are you ready to not get shot? Let’s go!
About the Author
D.L. Hughley is one of “The Original Kings of Comedy.” He hosts the national radio program The D.L. Hughley Show, which is syndicated in more than sixty markets. His comedy specials have appeared on HBO, Netflix, Comedy Central, and Showtime. His satirical documentary special, DL Hughley: The Endangered List, received the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award. He created and starred in the ABC sitcom The Hughleys. He is the author of the New York Times bestsellers How Not to Get Shot and Black Man, White House. How Not to Get Shot was selected as a finalist for the Goodreads Choice Awards and the Audie Awards. D.L. lives with his family in Los Angeles, California.
Doug Moe is the co-author of two books for D.L. Hughley: “Surrender, White People!: Our Unconditional Terms for Peace” and the New York Times Bestseller “How Not to Get Shot: And Other Advice From White People” (“A satirical but apt addition to the culture’s fraught conversation about race.” - New York Times Book Review). His book “Man Vs Child: One Dad’s Guide to the Weirdness of Parenting” was named one of Amazon’s Best Humor Books of 2017. He’s a longtime performer and instructor at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. On TV, you've maybe seen me in "Inside Amy Schumer," "30 Rock" or "Difficult People," among other places.
Product details
- Publisher : Mariner Books; Reprint edition (June 11, 2019)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 272 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0062698648
- ISBN-13 : 978-0062698643
- Item Weight : 5.8 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.61 x 7.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,012,492 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #184 in Cultural, Ethnic & Regional Humor (Books)
- #566 in Political Humor (Books)
- #2,062 in Humor Essays (Books)
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Doug Moe is a comedic actor and writer, originally from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.
His book “Man Vs Child: One Dad’s Guide to the Weirdness of Parenting” was named one of Amazon’s Best Humor Books of 2017. (“Moe describes the awed affection new fathers may have for their children with relatable humor and genuine insight, offering a promising resource for the curious and the clueless.”
-The New Yorker)
He is the co-author of three books for D.L. Hughley: “How to Survive America,” “Surrender, White People!: Our Unconditional Terms for Peace” and the New York Times Bestseller “How Not to Get Shot: And Other Advice From White People” (“A satirical but apt addition to the culture’s fraught conversation about race.” - New York Times Book Review).
He’s a longtime performer and instructor at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. On TV, you've seen him in "Inside Amy Schumer," "30 Rock" or "Difficult People," among other places.
Twitter: @dougmoe
One of the most popular and highly recognized standup comedians today has also made quite an impression in the television, film, author, and radio arenas. DL can currently be heard nationwide as host of his own afternoon radio show “The DL Hughley Show” which is nationally syndicated in over 60 cities across the country. The radio show dives head first into hot topics of the day and dishes on the latest news, entertainment, pop culture and what's trending in social media.
DL shot his 11th stand up special “DL Hughley: Contrarian” in 2017. The special is currently available on Netflix. In addition, in June of 2018 Harper Collins released DL’s third book How Not To Get Shot, And Other Advice From White People. The book, a satirical conversation about race relations, became DL’s second book to reach the New York Times Bestseller List.
In 2012, Random House books released his first humorous book title, I Want You to Shut the F*ck Up. That same year, DL also created and starred in the satirical documentary special for Comedy Central DL Hughley: The Endangered List, which premiered to rave reviews. The special was honored with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award at the 72nd Annual Peabody Awards. In 2016, DL released his second book Black Man, White House: An Oral History of the Obama Years, described as a satirical retrospective of Obama’s years in office. The book went on to make the New York Times Bestseller List.
Known for being astute and politically savvy in true comedian-style, DL served as host of his own late night talk show on CNN DL Hughley Breaks the News,and was a series regular on the Aaron Sorkin NBC drama Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. DL hosted the TBS’s game show Trust Me, I’m a Game Show Host. He also tapped into his playful side and participated in the 16th season of the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars.
As the star and producer of his namesake television show that ran on ABC and UPN The Hughleys, DL is also well known as one of the standout comedians on the hit comedy docu-film The Original Kings of Comedy. A veteran of numerous talk show appearances DL switched the tables in 2005, hosting his own talk show on Comedy Central Weekends at the DL.
DL’s first love always has been, and always will be, standup comedy. “From the minute I first walked onstage and picked up a microphone,” he says, “I knew that it was what I was meant to do.”
DL and his family reside in Los Angeles, CA
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At 260 pages it would seem like this book is long and going to take a while to read. I read it in a day. Firstly, the book is only about 6” X 6”. Secondly, there are large margins on the pages. Thirdly, there are illustrations and pictures that fill pages. Lastly, it is very light and easy reading.
D.L., in comedic fashion, lists the various “advice” given by white people over the years that should presumably prevent black people from getting shot by the police. While mentioning the "advice" he pretends to advocate it while also pointing out the hypocrisies and even the near impossibility of adhering to some of this advice and still avoid getting shot. While the majority of the book was steeped in comedy there were many nuggets of truth in there along with actual facts. If you can get past the profanity and the gratuitous use of the N-word it is quite enjoyable. I’m not saying that’s easy for everyone—nor am I saying it should be—but if you want to have a laugh while reading very dire stuff then this is a good book for that.
Buy it, and read it with a mind willing to consider your role in institutional racism... you may help others not to get shot.
Humor brings insight and tolerance. Irony brings a deeper and less friendly understanding.
Irony regards every simple truth as a challenge.
Very good read. I recommend for All to read...that uncomfortable feeling you have while you read it...unpack that and really understand WHY you feel that way. This is a good step to understanding a point of view.