
The Coloring Book
A Comedian Solves Race Relations in America
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Colin Quinn
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From former SNL "Weekend Update" host and legendary stand-up comedian Colin Quinn comes a controversial and laugh-out-loud investigation into cultural and ethnic stereotypes.
Colin Quinn has noticed a trend during his decades on the road - that Americans' increasing political correctness and sensitivity have forced us to tiptoe around the subjects of race and ethnicity altogether. Colin wants to know: What are we all so afraid of? Every ethnic group has differences, everyone brings something different to the table, and this diversity should be celebrated, not denied. So why has acknowledging these cultural differences become so taboo?
In The Coloring Book, Colin, a native New Yorker, tackles this issue head-on while taking us on a trip through the insane melting pot of 1970s Brooklyn, the many, many dive bars of 1980s Manhattan, the comedy scene of the 1990s, and post-9/11 America. He mixes his incredibly candid and hilarious personal experiences with no-holds-barred observations to definitively decide, at least in his own mind, which stereotypes are funny, which stereotypes are based on truths, which have become totally distorted over time, and which are actually offensive to each group and why.
As it pokes holes in the tapestry of fear that has overtaken discussions about race, The Coloring Book serves as an antidote to our paralysis when it comes to laughing at ourselves...and others.
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- Dan McMillan
- 11-30-18
genius
genius as always. the legend never fails his fans. I only wish he comes out with a children's version so rich vos could read it
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- Daystarter67
- 05-28-23
Really enjoyed this one!
We thought this was a good one. Enjoyed it very much! Found myself laughing out loud multiple times throughout.
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- James McEnteggart
- 04-02-16
The NYC perspective on race relations
Nicely sums up how you learn to live with all kinds of people when you are never more than 100 yards from every race color and creed on a daily basis
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- Jbround1
- 08-05-19
hilarious and insightful
this book gives a real insight on what makes New York and it's people great. our differences give us culture and spice to life
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- Azura S
- 12-19-18
The World I Remember
Colin Quinn captures the joy of real diversity - the differences between us celebrated and respected rather than varnished over and ignored. It reflects the reality that we have always fought with each other but this does not mean hatred in absolutes. It's also a very funny, well-narrated work that doesn't outstay its welcome. I can see how this material would upset a Millennial but that really just tells you what is wrong with that generation. This is a great use of an afternoon and I completely recommend it to anyone.
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- Philip
- 06-16-15
Thank you Colin
Funny intelligent and probably should be part of a none P C school curriculum ... P W
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- Marj
- 08-10-15
Easy and Funny Read.
Would you consider the audio edition of The Coloring Book to be better than the print version?
Not necessarily.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Each ethnic group brought it's own color to the narrative.
Which scene was your favorite?
Discussion of afros.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No....it can be put down and taken up again.
Any additional comments?
Just a fun take on race relations that I happen to agree with!
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- Mailgal
- 01-21-16
colin quinn is amazing !!
loved it his storys are great. .
loved this book if you're a CQ fan its a must read !
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- Rachel2450
- 07-05-15
Funny, accurate but also informative about races
I would recommend it and I'm not even Jewish! I listened to it twice! Thumbs up.
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- PhantomOfAmazon
- 10-03-15
an intelligent and hilarious book
I love Mr Quinn stand up and his books are almost as good if not better!
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