Maybe You Never Cry Again

Written by Bernie Mac

Narrated by Bernie Mac

The film, television, and comedy legend tells the hilarious and moving story of how tough love, and a sense of humor made him the man he is today

By the tender age of five, Bernie Mac had found his calling: making others laugh. He has since become the star and cocreator of Fox’s hit sitcom The Bernie Mac Show; a stand-up legend; and a hit movie star in Head of State and Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle. Now this amazing comedian delves deep down inside to retell the poignant and hilarious story of his childhood and the people who helped shape him into the comedian—and the strong and self-reliant man—he is today.

When young Bernie Mac lost his beloved mother to breast cancer, and faced an astounding number of other hardships, he remembered the “Mac-isms” she taught him: You have to meet all of the challenges, big and small. Because how you start is how you finish. If you want a helping hand, look at the end of your arm. These tough-love lessons gave him an inner strength that led him to choose hope over despair, and to follow his dreams. Maybe You Never Cry Again is a powerful testament to how a mother’s love made everything possible for Bernie Mac by teaching him to believe in himself.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Aug 1, 2006
• ISBN: 9780060782702

Bernie Mac

Bernie Mac (1957–2008) began his comedy career at age eight by hosting a weekly talent show on his front porch. He became a regular emcee at Chicago's legendary Cotton Club, and in 1990 won the prestigious Miller Lite Comedy Search. He took his act on the road and opened for the likes of the O'Jays, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and the Temptations. In 1995, he hosted Midnight Mac for HBO, a variety show that garnered him a nomination for a Cable ACE Award. Mac's film career included roles in The Players Club, Life, Ocean's Eleven, and Spike Lee's The Original Kings of Comedy. His work in The Bernie Mac Show, a sitcom for the Fox Network, earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

Reviews for Maybe You Never Cry Again

[kandjtvbiz · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A must listen!✨ Great book, I love how he told his story ✨

[J Green · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was such a good listen! I laughed,
I cried, I felt like he was really talking to me. This man was a great storyteller . Dropped some life nuggets too. Thank you, "Mac Man"!

[jashwort · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I tried to like this book. I really did. I know Bernie was trying to be humble throughout it. It just seemed like a giant ego stroke…exaggeration after exaggeration (either that or so many extraordinary things really did happen to him over and over) with lots of repetition. His story was just a lot of the same over and over for more than 3 hours. I would not recommend it.

[Jackie Hall · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great book Great Comedic actor love his energy and his life story, So greatly missed every one should have a copy of this book.

[Elliot Mokawane · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I did not know how much I needed to listen to this book

[jay strong · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Awesome listen I can truly listen to Bernie Mac all day long this was an awesome book I'm glad that I read it I got it by accident but I'm glad that I actually read it it was truly awesome FYI I don't do reviews but I had to with this book rest in peace Bernie Mac

[Darique Rodriquez · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Hearing his voice again warmed my heart. Understanding what made him the man that he is captured my soul. I absolutely love this audiobook

[RO ESETA WAQALEVU · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I’ve enjoyed short clips of Bernie Mac’s stand up here and there but I would never have considered myself a “fan”. After hearing this, I am in awe of his origin story and unfortunately have only come to realise the great loss of his passing. I encourage you to listen! RIL The Mac Man!

[arneshia · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Bernie tells stories like no other! I loved it ?

[Matthew Stevens · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Like so many he has a great story to tell!

[Gerren K Clark · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Awesome insight on a legend. A must! Bernie gives insight from younger years to his time as an impromptu opening for a legend!

[Um Kulthum Mmari · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The Mac Man ?. This gave me so much hope and a new found respect for the man. May his soul rest in peace.

[Khalilah Hall · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Amazing and it was so good to hear Mr. Mac’s voice again.

[Dee Speed · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved this book so much! I laughed and cried. Bernie Mac was awesome. Continue to Rest In Paradise, Mr. Mac