The British comedian of Nigerian heritage and co-executive producer of CBS's Bob Hearts Abishola shares her journey to America and the entertainment industry in this lively memoir. Born under the belief that she would fulfill her grandmother Patience's dreams, Gina Yashere carries a birthmark similar to her grandmother’s, symbolizing her destined path. From an early age, she was meant to speak perfect English, live independently, and travel the world. In this humorous account, Gina narrates her rise from a child of Nigerian immigrants in working-class London, facing challenges like skinheads and an overprotective mother, to becoming the first female engineer at Otis, the world's largest elevator company. There, she endured a tough environment filled with racism and sexism. Not content with her engineering career, she transitioned to stand-up comedy, becoming a prominent figure in the UK before pursuing her dream of moving to the US, inspired by American television. Through a collection of eccentric and engaging stories, this memoir explores themes of family, race, gender, and class, illustrating how Gina's unconventional upbringing laid the groundwork for her successful career as an international comedian.
