A Conversation with the Mann
Narrated by Dion Graham
- Released
- October 15, 2004
- Length
- 14 hrs 37 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Recorded Books
In A Conversation with the Mann, best-selling author John Ridley crafts a compelling fictional narrative about Jackie Mann, an aspiring black comedian from Harlem who rises from a troubled childhood marked by abuse to achieve fame in the vibrant entertainment scene of 1950s Las Vegas. Discovering his talent for comedy as a way to transform ridicule into laughter, Jackie navigates the challenges and triumphs of pursuing his dreams in a racially charged era. Narrated by Dion Graham, this rags-to-riches story celebrates the power of humor and ambition in the quest for respect and recognition.
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