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Outsider. Misfit. Criminal. Convict. . . . Movie star. Family man. Comedy legend.

Joey Diaz has been called every name in the book (and then some). Now, for the first time, he shares the story of his unlikely rise to fame in his own words—with no punches pulled.

Today, he stars in hit films, headlines sold-out tours, hosts the popular Uncle Joey’s Joint podcast, and is a devoted father—but his life wasn’t always so picture-perfect. Joey “Coco” Diaz credits his success to his “immigrant mentality,” the work ethic his mother modeled for him and on which countless others have depended to survive the harsh landscape of being an outsider.

Diaz wasn’t always a star, but he was always a comedian—it just took him a while to figure it out. To be fair, he was pretty busy while he was young: helping his tough-as-nails mother in her bar, holding a gun for the first time at the age of six, and later dealing drugs and serving time.

Tremendous is the story of Diaz’s life, from grueling childhood and misspent youth to finding his true calling in comedy. Immigrants, fans of celebrity tales, and comedy enthusiasts alike will be enthralled by this incredibly true, foul-mouthed, and funny memoir.

It’s not a story for the faint of heart, or for prudes who’ve never spent a week sleeping in a piece of playground equipment. From finding his mom’s body to high stakes crime, addiction and depression, there are plenty of dark episodes in this saga. Diaz shares it all with brutal honesty and humor, in the same inimitable voice he’d use talking to you from the stage or in a bar. He also shares the story of his improbable rise to the top and the bumpy road that led him there.

An inspiration to misfits everywhere, Tremendous is storytelling at its finest—and a reminder that the direst of circumstances can change in unimaginable, unpredictable ways.
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Joey “CoCo” Diaz is a Cuban-American actor, comedian, podcast host, husband, and father. Diaz was born in Cuba and immigrated to the United States at age 3. Orphaned in his teenage years, Diaz ventured into the world of crime and landed himself in jail for kidnapping, before changing his life around and finding his true calling with comedy.

Erica Florentine is a writer whose work has appeared in outlets including Bustle, TheRichest.com, Thought Catalog, HealthU.com, WebMD, Fitness and Delaware Today magazines, and more. She is the coauthor of The Foundation of a Successful Life.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BenBella Books (May 2, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1637742614
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1637742617
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.31 x 0.92 x 9.31 inches
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Erica Florentine is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, and #1 Amazon bestselling author & ghostwriter. She published her first book, The Foundation of a Successful Life, in 2020 and has since ghostwritten several books in the memoir, self-help, and business/finance genres. Prior to becoming an author, Erica was a writer for more than a decade, working in journalism, public relations, and corporate communications. She has written (and ghostwritten) thousands of bylines, OpEds, and blogs, with work appearing in Huffington Post, Bustle, Thought Catalog, and more.

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Customers find the book wonderful, entertaining, and inspiring. They appreciate the personal experiences and how they coped with them. Readers describe the book as honest, emotional, and thought-provoking. They also mention it's full of laughs.

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48 customers mention "Readability"48 positive0 negative

Customers find the book wonderful, entertaining, and interesting from many points of view. They also say it's an absolute wonderful surprise.

"...An interesting read from many points of view, psychological, sociological and as pure entertainment...." Read more

"A must have for any CoCo fan , great book!" Read more

"...emotion to his stories that come out in this book were an absolutely wonderful suprise, especially when read by him in his audiobook...." Read more

"Very good, lighthearted read. He’s been through a lot… heck of a life, but glad he turned things around." Read more

23 customers mention "Story telling"23 positive0 negative

Customers find the life stories in the book amazing, awesome, and inspirational. They say the redemption story is unmatched, revealing more of history and humanity. Readers also mention the book possesses valuable lessons and brings back memories.

"...Along with comedy and many interesting side stories...." Read more

"...of emotions felt while reading this story, it really puts into perspective the journey of people’s lives that you could never guess would occur...." Read more

"It's a really good book and an easy read. His stories are beyond belief and will keep you turning page after page will after you needed to put the..." Read more

"Joey is a fantastic story teller. I read through this book in less than 24 hours because I couldn’t put it down." Read more

15 customers mention "Emotion level"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book honest, thoughtful, and full of emotions. They say it's heartbreaking, heartwarming, and entertaining. Readers also mention the book will make them laugh, cry, and smile.

"...Plenty of emotions felt while reading this story, it really puts into perspective the journey of people’s lives that you could never guess would..." Read more

"...This actually seemed more personal in a way. There were still some real laugh out loud parts that gave it a Joey feel...." Read more

"It's a really good book and an easy read...." Read more

"...This book will make you laugh, cry, gasp, smile, and is without a doubt, an amazing read! Tremendous!!" Read more

15 customers mention "Laughter rate"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book hilarious, entertaining, and fascinating. They say it's a must-read.

"Whilst there are many hilarious stories regarding Joeys life,some you may have heard before,most you haven’t,I found the read a little difficult at..." Read more

"...to a place in his life where he can share his wisdom with us and he's hilarious, as always." Read more

"...This book will make you laugh, cry, gasp, smile, and is without a doubt, an amazing read! Tremendous!!" Read more

"D*mn good book! Always entertaining and more in depth that I could have imagined." Read more

9 customers mention "Insight"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book insightful, fascinating, and entertaining. They appreciate the details and stories never told.

"...a big joey fan and avid listener of the church, I was amazed to hear so many new fascinating, more personal details to his stories that I had never..." Read more

"...this book and you'll recognize many of these stories and appreciate the details he shares...." Read more

"I’m not going to give away any of his story but it is fascinating...." Read more

"D*mn good book! Always entertaining and more in depth that I could have imagined." Read more

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PNW Mexican Josh
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024
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Joe Diaz is one of my favorite comedians. This book goes in depth about his life from a kid growing up in NY to present day and everything I'm between.
He doesn't hold back and couldn't help read this book on Joey Diaz voice haha!
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Grimes Golden
5.0 out of 5 stars The TRUE story of Joey Diaz
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2023
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I have seen Joey Diaz through the JRE podcast and his occasional appearance in films such a Spiderman 2. Many people say he is their favourite comedian and one of the best storytellers. When this book came out I figured why not here the truth from one of the best narrative comedians in the game.

I have to say I am no prude, I have also been around drugs and violence, but I was shocked by the honesty. Joey Diaz pulls no stops here telling the entire story of his complex upbringing.

I did not realise the amount of tragedy and struggle in his life, but I won't give spoilers here. However death, drugs and violence are in no short supply. Along with comedy and many interesting side stories.

I thought it would have been more of a comedy book, but in fact the laughter in this book comes from a well of darkness that Diaz is not afraid to shy away from. An interesting read from many points of view, psychological, sociological and as pure entertainment. I was pleasantly shocked by this work, and would be interested in a part 2 some day. I hope all the best for this man and do not regret my purchase.
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Dreamkiller3010
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s not all farts and giggles.
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024
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Whilst there are many hilarious stories regarding Joeys life,some you may have heard before,most you haven’t,I found the read a little difficult at times.I never realised how much of his life was touched with sadness.It really goes to show the quality of the man to get through exactly what he did throughout his life and to turn it all around.If you like Joey Diaz or just a read on the dark side of life I thoroughly recommend this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2024
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Way surpassed my expectations joey is the best
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Brandon Feller
5.0 out of 5 stars This is Joey
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2023
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I’m not much of a reader but an a huge fan of Joey. Initially getting into this book like all other books for me started slow… by chapter 3 I couldn’t put this book down and within a couple dedicated days of reading this book was over.

Plenty of emotions felt while reading this story, it really puts into perspective the journey of people’s lives that you could never guess would occur. The challenges that many of us have to overcome can be relatable by the countless stories shared in this book.

I wish Joey the best going forward and will continue to be a super fan, it is very inspirational in continuing and fulfilling my own personal journey.
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Daniel Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2024
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I kind of already know who Joey Diaz is it's still but good referring to this book to know how crazy his life is.
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Nick
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2024
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I’ve been listening to Joey Diaz for the past decade. Thought I knew everything there is to know about the man. Boy was a wrong! This guy has endless stories coming from a very unique & sad but exciting life. He truly bares it all in this book. 100% recommend. Get yourself a copy. It’ll be worth it.
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Anthony C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024
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What a great story on Joey Diaz.
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Devan M
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing read
Reviewed in Canada on July 25, 2023
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Loved the book, I couldn’t put it down. The story telling is amazing and it’s truly a great book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 10/10
Reviewed in Mexico on May 24, 2023
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Uncle Joey !
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Aleksandar Kyosev
5.0 out of 5 stars The Man!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 24, 2024
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Uncle Joey is the man. Finished this book in one go, it is so good. Can't recommend enough. What a life!
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Alex
5.0 out of 5 stars Einfach tremendous!
Reviewed in Germany on February 24, 2024
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Ich habe beim Lesen selten so gelacht. Das Buch ist unterhaltsam und einfühlsam geschrieben. Danke Joey!
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Maxime Vallot
5.0 out of 5 stars Tremendous book!
Reviewed in Spain on July 2, 2023
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Joey once again showing us what a savage he is!
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