Riding the Elephant by Craig Ferguson - ISBN: 9780525533924
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Craigslist Ferguson’s hilarious, honest, and life-affirming memoir.

Riding the Elephant

A Memoir of Altercations, Humiliations, Hallucinations, and Observations

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  • Paperback

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    7 April 2020

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Summary

From the comedian, actor, and former host of The Late Late Show comes an irreverent, lyrical memoir in essays featuring his signature wit.

Craig Ferguson has defied the odds his entire life. He has failed when he should have succeeded and succeeded when he should have failed. The fact that he is neither dead nor in a locked facility (at the time of printing) is something of a miracle in itself.

In Craig’s candid and revealing memoir, readers will get a look into the m…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780525533924
ISBN-10:0525533923
Author:Craig Ferguson
Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:Blue Rider Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:7 April 2020
Weight:227g
Dimensions:139mm x 210mm
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Riding the Elephant by Craig Ferguson - ISBN: 9780525533924
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What They're Saying

Critics Review

“[Ferguson] has mastered the skill of self-examination. Fortunately for us, the lad’s willing to share it, and his evocative writing makes it worthwhile.”
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“Ferguson is a natural storyteller, sharp-witted and acutely observant of his surroundings. He’s capable of maintaining a light touch yet his stories often transcend whatever humorous incidents may occur. Collectively, they serve as often poignant meditations on the long journey toward his late-middle-aged self. An entertaining memoir by a humorist who has gained enlightening insight into living an authentic life.”
Kirkus Reviews

“Humorous and heartfelt (often on the same page), Ferguson is a great story-teller, whose signature irreverence and comedic timing translates perfectly to print.”
Library Journal

“As the title implies, the reader is along on a wayward and memorable journey.”
Booklist

“A smart, humble, and witty memoir.”
Publishers Weekly

About The Author

Craig Ferguson

Craig Ferguson has worked as a drummer, a bartender, a stand-up comedian, a producer, and an actor. He is the author of numerous screenplays, a few of which have been made into films. He wrote the novel Between the Bridge and the River and the memoir American on Purpose. With his friends Geoff, a sassy robot, and Secretariat, a comedy horse, he hosted a late-night talk show on American television for ten years. He lives in Scotland.

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