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I Cant Make This Up - Life Lessons
Kevin Hart
Contributed by Roseanne Meinecke
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Overview
Context
Themes
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Chapter Summaries
Chapter 1-5 - From Dad
Chapter 6-12 - From Mom
Chapter 13-22 - From School
Chapter 23-29 - From Work
Chapter 30-35 - From Passion
Chapter 36-43 - From Apprenticeship
Chapter 44-48 - From the Grind
Chapter 49-56 - From Transition
Chapter 57-60 - From Opportunities
Chapter 61-64 - From Obstacles
Chapter 65-70 - From Loss
Chapter 71-73 - From Independence
Chapter 74-81 - From Team Building
Chapter 82-89 - From Breakthrough
Chapter 90-96 - From Success
Chapter 97-99 - Life Lessons from Legacy Building
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Chapter 36-43 - From Apprenticeship
Summary

In the ending of the last section, Kevin alludes to a miracle and at the beginning of this one, he enumerates the return of his father and his fight with drugs in and out of rehab. As has always been the case with Kevin, he holds no grudges and all he cared about was that “Dad was sober. Mom was happy. Kenneth had a business. And I had direction in life.” As dysfunctional as it may be, to Kevin, it feels like he “had something like family again.”.

Kevin is further energized by the Def Comedy Jam contest that would put him up against the best of his peers, including his mentor TuRae. With all his friends and family in support, except his mom who didn’t make it to the venue and his dad who fell asleep through his set, he managed to win the final round. His prize was to open at the  Def Jam show but he bombed and was quickly taken back to square one.

This long journey through criticism and patience earned him a seat at the table and more exposure. Ultimately, this got him ready for his first impression in New York. As long as everything but his belief in himself took a beating, he was ready to keep going.

Analysis

In this section, the power of drugs and peer pressure, as well as the fallacy that drug use can fail to be addictive, is brought to the surface. Sexuality is also explored with regard to the need for sexual partners we consider desirable as well as  for unforgettable sexual performance.

On a positive note, this section also highlights the benefits of strong family bonds, from which comes acceptance and forgiveness despite our shortcomings and failures. With regard to personal growth, this section emphasizes that learning comes in all sizes and forms and that the ability to pick one’s self up and focus on making the next step toward success is all that is needed to overcome failure.

For Kevin, all these lessons allow him to accept delayed gratification and constructive criticism in order to be a sensational comedian in New York. These hardships become a springboard for his career.

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Chapter 30-35 - From Passion
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