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Big Dumb Eyes: Stories from a Simpler Mind
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From one of the hottest stand-up comedians, Nate Bargatze brings his everyman comedy to the page in this hilarious collection of personal stories, opinions, and confessions.
Nate Bargatze used to be a genius. That is, until the summer after seventh grade when he slipped, fell off a cliff, hit his head on a rock, and "my skull got, like, dented or something." Before this accident, he dreamed of being "an electric engineer, or a doctor that does brain stuff, or a math teacher who teaches the hardest math on earth." Afterwards, all he could do was stand-up comedy.* But the "brain stuff" industry's loss is everyone else's gain because Nate went on to become one of today's top-grossing comedians, breaking both attendance and streaming records.
In his highly anticipated first book, Nate talks about life as a non-genius. From stories about his first car (named Old Blue, a clunky Mazda with a tennis ball stick shift) and his travels as a Southerner (Northerners like to ask if he believes in dinosaurs), to tales of his first apartment where he was almost devoured by rats and his many debates with his wife over his chores, his diet, and even his definition of "shopping." He also reflects on such heady topics as his irrational passion for Vandy football and the mysterious origins of sushi (how can a California roll come from old-time Japan?).
BIG DUMB EYES is full of heart. It will make readers laugh out loud and nod in recognition, but it probably won't make them think too much.
*Nate's family disputes this entire story.
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Book Details
ISBN:
9781538768464
EAN:
1538768461
Binding:
Hardcover
Pages:
240
Authors:
Nate Bargatze
Publisher:
Grand Central Publishing
Published Date: 2025-06-05
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I had a great time reading this. Each chapter is a funny stand alone, so you can pick it up and enjoy any time👏👏👏😂😂😂
If you have heard any of Nate Bargatze's comedic routines, you will love his book, Big Dumb Eyes. But if you don't know who Nate is, you should still read his book. As the subtitle reads, "stories from a simpler mind," Nate is not going to take you on an arduous journey into his life story with complicated twists. He is going to speak as if sitting across from you at McDonald's (his favorite eating joint). His life is far from simple, and yet it reads easily, and you connect with him and members of his family. I hope they have given their permission to be included in his stories. But if not, Nate makes them part of your adventure. Although I cannot identify with his life, I can appreciate how he makes me smile or giggle on every page. Read Nate's book for pure enjoyment, even the blank pages he had to convince the publisher to include. My estimate about Nate's intellect: he's smart, enough to keep his audience happy.
I was born in California, but my parents were from the South—Arkansas to be exact—so I know all about being poor. When Nate described how his Parents slept in different rooms that were not actually bedroom, I laughed and cried because there were six of us in a two bedroom house and my parents slept in the dining room until my brother left home. And we could only drink ice water, no sodas. This was a great book, hilarious. Highly recommend.
Nate Bargatze is great! You'll enjoy reading these stories about his life. Even the footnotes are funny! Nate's family stories are especially endearing.
I bought the book and started reading it. I saw that there was an audiobook that was read by Nate. I bought that too and followed along with the book. Loved it! His voice and delivery made the book funnier! Great!
