Everybody Loves Kamau!

The Real Thing collection

By: W. Kamau Bell

Narrated by: W. Kamau Bell

Kamau and Melissa’s love was real. But so was her grandfather’s prejudice. In this funny, moving essay, W. Kamau Bell, the host of CNN’s United Shades of America, shares his very personal story of culture clash, family tradition, and racial bias.

When the black comedian first meets the beloved Sicilian grandfather of his Italian American girlfriend, Melissa, the wrong sparks fly. The most important member of her large family shuns Kamau. What follows is a bracing, true account of conflict and patience, in-laws and family heirlooms, as Melissa and Kamau deal with cold shoulders, rejection, and finally resolution.

Everybody Loves Kamau! is part of The Real Thing, a collection of moving, hilarious, and big-hearted essays on the modern realities of friendship, romance, commitment, and love, with art by Geoff McFetridge. Each story can be read—or listened to—in a single sitting.

©2018 W. Kamau Bell (P)2018 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

W Kamau Bell is Brilliant

Kamau tells a story that is entertaining and captivating. so much so that you don't realize until after that you've learned more that you could have imagined about race, gender difference, and cultural variants.

He's a gifted storyteller.

Quick, enjoyable, enlightening...

What a fantastic listen; the author has a unique voice, an interesting perspective, and a fabulous delivery. The story doesn't follow the expected beats, and is all the better for it. Highly recommended...

Enjoyable

Nice insights into the author. Kamau is a great storyteller, and this is little tale no exception.

Brilliant, and witty

I love how Kamau narrates his own story, mixing humour and wit, whilst navigating an otherwise sensitive and emotive subject.

Wonderful Story of Acceptance

I loved this story! I will definitely be checking out his show and other works.