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Rabbit

The Autobiography of Ms. Pat

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Rabbit

By: Patricia Williams, Jeannine Amber
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A remarkably bold and inspiring story of crime, motherhood, and redemption - not since Cupcake Brown's A Piece of Cake has there been a memoir this unforgettable.

You want to know about the struggle of growing up poor, black, and female? Ask any girl from any 'hood. You want to know what it takes to rise above your circumstances when all the cards are stacked against you? Ask me.

Comedian Patricia Williams, who, for years, went by her street name, Rabbit, was born and raised in Atlanta's most troubled neighborhood at the height of the crack epidemic.

One of five children, Pat watched as her alcoholic mother struggled to get by on charity, cons, and petty crimes. At age seven, Pat was taught to roll drunks for money. At 12, she was targeted for sex by a man eight years her senior; by 13, she was pregnant. By 15, Pat was a mother of two.

Alone at 16, Pat was determined to make a better life for her children. But with no job skills and an eighth-grade education, her options were limited. She learned quickly that hustling and humor were the only tools she had to survive.

Rabbit is an unflinching memoir of cinematic scope and unexpected humor that offers a rare glimpse into the harrowing reality of life on America's margins - a powerful true story of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of love.

©2017 Patricia Williams and Jeannine Amber (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers
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All genres considered, the memoir is among the most difficult and complex for a writer to pull off. After all, giving voice to your own lived experience and recounting deeply painful or uncomfortable memories in a way that still engages and entertains is a remarkable feat. These autobiographies, often narrated by the authors themselves, shine with raw, unfiltered emotion sure to resonate with any listener. But don't just take our word for it—queue up any one of these listens, and you'll hear exactly what we mean.

Editor's Pick

Think Tiffany Haddish with a dash of Elaine Stritch
"Maybe you had a great childhood with totally functional parents who loved you very much and made sure you knew it. I’m happy for you, I swear! Fortunately for the rest of us, we have Ms. Pat, who is the patron saint of coping through laughter. Ms. Pat was just a kid when she was repeatedly sexually assaulted, and she was pregnant by the time she was 13. By 15, she was a mother of two. Through it all, she developed a keen hustler’s spirit and stayed afloat until she discovered she had a knack for comedy. No one else can make me laugh (or cry) like Ms. Pat."
Rachel S., Audible Editor

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Jaw dropping

You will literally have to close your mouth. Inspiring and shocking. It will make you greatful for the life you have.

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survivor and thriver pays it forward

Ms Pat's story is difficult and inspiring. Having seen her I was surprised at her delivery. It is smewhat stiff and doesnt flow flike her stand up does. That aside, it is well worth a listen.

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Empowering story!

Remember, all you have to do is dream! Rabbit, is a very inspirational woman. Thank you for telling the world your story, girl!

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There are ghettos, not ghettos, where little ones have to grow up harder and faster than anyone should. Thank you for such a beautiful raw and true story.

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OMG.....

I've cried and laughed the entire book. Wow what a testimony. I truly enjoyed your book Ms. Pat. God truly had angels of protection around you your entire life. I'm curious to know what ever happened to your Grandfather who was incarcerated. Thanks for sharing your story!!!! And God bless you and your husband Micheal.

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Amazing Damn Story!

Wow...just wow! I loved hearing Ms. Pat's story, and how she changed her life and her family's trajectory. She is an amazing storyteller and comic, and this book gives her life story...the good, the bad, and the ugly. She is unapologetically herself, and I love it. I couldn't stop listening and wanted more when it was done. Excellent book!

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awesome

awesome. it was so good I read it twice. this is a must-read. just play it

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language is off a bit but story is worth it

Where does Rabbit rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

one of the top

What other book might you compare Rabbit to and why?

glass castle, success despite difficult beginnings

What does Patricia Williams bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

her perspective is believable b/c she is telling it

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

kindness from those people who showed it, her teacher mostly

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Unbelievable

loved this story, ms pat narrative brought a personal attachment to it ....binged to the end

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An incredible story

Thank you for telling your story. I laughed and cried with you through the entire book. Truly inspiring

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