Cosby
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The first major biography of an American icon, comedian Bill Cosby. Based on extensive research and in-depth interviews with Cosby and more than sixty of his closest friends and associates, it is a frank, fun and fascinating account of his life and historic legacy. Far from the gentle worlds of his routines or TV shows, Cosby grew up in a Philadelphia housing project, the son of an alcoholic, largely absent father and a loving but overworked mother. With novelistic detail, award winning journali
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This comprehensive biography offers an unflinching look at the complex life of Bill Cosby, from his challenging childhood in Philadelphia housing projects to his groundbreaking career in comedy and television. Based on extensive research and interviews with Cosby himself along with sixty associates, the book provides unprecedented access to the man behind the public persona, revealing how his difficult upbringing with an alcoholic father shaped his drive for success.
What makes this biography particularly compelling is its novelistic approach to documenting Cosby's historic legacy in entertainment while maintaining journalistic integrity about his personal struggles. The frank examination of his journey from poverty to cultural icon will resonate with readers interested in the intersection of personal history and public achievement, though the narrative takes on additional complexity in light of subsequent revelations about Cosby's life and career.
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