Someones I wonder if I person is really funny, or is alot of it an act the person places on the screen. I have no doubt Charles Barkley is truely funny, and I don't have any doubts that Bernie Mac is - or maybe, I don't care who he is in real life, and I don't want to find out. He is a funny person, and it shows up in this book.

There is a serious side to every comedian, and Bernard McCullough is no different. Bernie Mac takes the time, in this autobiography, to share the intimate portrait of his life and pay tribute to those who influenced, inspired, and encouraged him on his comedic journey. I've enjoyed his comedy, when he toured with The Kings of Comedy, and his television show, but to go behind the scenes really enlightened me. Maybe You Never Cry Again isn't your typical chronological display of life events that often has you reading the book to fall asleep. No, if you listen any to Bernie Mac, you can hear him saying the words as you read. The closest I've come to an audio book without actually listening to one. The way the words are written is exactly the way your mind imagines that he would say them.

Bernie Mac shares a lot in this book. I like the way the book was laid out - each chapter had a poignant quote that dealt with the theme of the chapter. There was a picture of Bernie and/or his family included in each chapter as well which further personalized the book and encouraged the reader to see the intimate side. Each reader can pick up something that we can carry forward in our own lives. He's never forgotten from whence he came and he's kept it real throughout his career. He's been true to his craft, true to his family and true to himself, which makes Maybe You Never Cry Again, a wonderful read.

I enjoyed reading and learning about the life of Bernie Mac. I am not one for reading non fiction books, but this was excellent. My husband and I were able to sit and discuss the book together which was an added bonus.

Bernie Mac definitely tells it like it is. It's good to know that he didn't just wake up one day and become Bernie Mac. This book lets our youth know that they can be anything they want to be if they just remain focused-despite any put-downs from their friends or family members.

Being a fan of Bernie Mac, I had to read this book. The book was ok, and I agreed with him for the most part. I especially liked the part when he was talking about the athletes, how when they fight, no one ever hit each other. Bernie might offend some when he talks about how bad the black family has got, but he's right. I would have liked the book better if he wasen't so vulgar.

I REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK. BERNIE MAC(ALONG WITH DARRELL DAWSEY) USED HUMOR TO TELL HOW HE DEALT WITH AND OVERCAME MANY OF LIFE'S MANY OBSTACLES. HE DIDN'T TRY TO HIDE, OR SUGAR COAT WHAT HE WENT THROUGH. HE JUST USED LAUGHTER TO HELP HIM WORK THROUGH HIS STRUGGLES. OVERALL IT WAS A GOOD BOOK. BERNIE- BE ENCOURAGED!

I listened to this item on audio cd and it was great.
There is nothing better than hearing the story of his life as it is told by the author himself. Bernie tells it like it is and the reader can't help but get caught up in the experiences as the story unfolds into a tell of "The world accourding to Bernie Mac". As you listen to this audio you will feel as if you are at the dining table talking story with your good friend. Bernie talks about his life as a child, his marriage, sex, money, his friends, and it extends all the way up into his career in comedy. There is much humor and you will be laughing from beginning to end of this audio.