Shrinkage

Manhood, Marriage, and the Tumor That Tried to Kill Me

De: Bryan Bishop, Adam Carolla - foreword

Narrado por: Bryan Bishop

From the popular sidekick on the Guinness World Record-breaking Adam Carolla Show comes this candid, comical, and uplifting memoir of the author's courageous battle and recovery.

At 30 years old Bryan Bishop’s life was right on track: as the sidekick on The Adam Carolla Show, his career was taking off and, newly engaged, his personal life was soaring to new heights. Then he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor.

Suddenly Bryan’s promising future was looking at a troubling schedule of radiation and chemotherapy. But having found refuge in comedy, "Bald Bryan" recounts his alternately heartbreaking and hysterical experience of cancer treatment and recovery, from writing his will with the bravado of a pulp novelist, to taking chemo in a strip club, to achieving his life-long dream of getting another woman in the shower with him and his wife (even if it was only for physical therapy). These and other charmingly twisted scenes make the serious truly a laughing matter. Now four years since his initial diagnosis, Bryan celebrates how his aggressive treatment shrunk his tumor and gave him a new lease on life.

Through odds and obstacles, blunders and dilemmas, Bryan radiates through his narrative with wonder and humor. This profound, honest, and surprisingly funny recovery audiobook is a Cancer Schmancer for the Jimmy Kimmel Live! crowd.

Length: 8 hours and 01 minutes.

©2014 Bryan Bishop (P)2014 Random House Audio

Get this book if cancer impacts your life.

What did you love best about Shrinkage?

We also went through cancer treatment in 2009 and although our prognosis was not as bad as the Bishop's, we went through many of the same things. This book is for everyone but it must be read by people preparing for cancer treatment.

What about Bryan Bishop’s performance did you like?

It was very compelling when Bryan got emotional and Christie's contributions were great.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laughed and cried.

Very Engaging

Baldwin's story and delivery make for a very engaging and moving experience for the listener.

I will definitely look at getting future works from Baldwin. I just hope they don't involve more life threatening diseases.

Compelling story. Do another.

Inspiring story. Could not stop listening. I've listened to all of Adam Corolla's audiobooks and yours by far beat his. Did not think that was possible. Fan of the podcast and now hey good fan of yours. Your wife is a saint and this was a good love story. Everyone should hope their significant other would be as good in this situation as yours. Look forward to anymore books you may write.

Fight on!

Growing up in LA and following Adam Carolla & Jimmy Kimmel, knowimg Bryan has been 2nd nature. His story touched me in so many ways. As a Trojan I heard exactly what he was feeling at times. other times understood what my father was feeling. I also learned what I should do for a friend.
I thaught I was getting a book by a comedian but it was so much more. A book I didn't even know I was searching for.
He is wrong about the I-phone, though

Great Read, (actually listen)

Bryan’s story seemed to fill all the emotions. There was Sadness, some anger, some laughter, lots of love. Great read

riveting and poignant

Could not stop listening and praying for Brian and his family. so honest and open as to be astounding.

This book will lift you up!

Loved that it is Bryan and Christie who narrated this book. The emotion of their situation is clearly on full display and is very powerful. Prepare to be broken down to a weeping mess....then reborn with hope, love, laughter and an appreciation for your own blessings. I am a huge fan of the podcast so I read this book right after it was released. It touched me deeply. Recently, I was also diagnosed with cancer as well. I've listened to it now for a 3rd time. Bryan's story and most of all his positive live your life to the fullest attitude is a huge inspiration to me. Thx Bryan.

Great - even for those who don't know Adam Corolla

A great read. Let me begin by saying I had to Google Adam Carolla. I generally don't read books about people with terrible diseases but happened to listen to an excerpt and liked what I heard. So, even though I had no idea about this author's work in the entertainment industry, I truly loved this book. It doesn't sugar coat a battle with cancer but it is a great story about the power of family, related and not, in difficult times. It is honest, well written, well read and, dare I say, a fun read? So, I can only imagine how fans would enjoy it! And after reading the book, I am now both a Bryan Bishop and Adam Carolla fan. So, maybe now I should listen to the show?

So VERY excellent!

What made the experience of listening to Shrinkage the most enjoyable?

Listening to the Adam Carolla show for many, many years, I was already familiar with Brian as a extremely intelligent and quick member of the show. I remember hearing and feeling the struggle with his health from the initial onset. This book is such a beautiful exploration of such a tragic and aggressive time. Excellent!

The tumor that tried to kill him and made me jelly

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Bald Bryan from the Adam Carolla Show takes center stage and shares his life with us after being diagnosed with cancer. I totally recommended this book to anyone that has being affected with cancer or knows someone that has. Heck I recommended this book to people that want to hear about one mans hurdle to overcome a dire situation with his family and friends in the side lines rooting him on through and through! Heck, I must admit halfway through I found myself jealous of Bryan and popping the top of my jelly jar! His wife Christie, family and friends did more for him then any low life schmuck in mine would do.

What other book might you compare Shrinkage to and why?

Not Taco bell material by Adam Carolla.

What about Bryan Bishop’s performance did you like?

Byran's charm is that he still sounds like a kid about to hit puberty, rough around the edges. He's not an actor which shows but that's what works for him.

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