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    Rabbit: The Autobiography of Ms. Pat
    Rabbit: The Autobiography of Ms. Pat
    Rabbit: The Autobiography of Ms. Pat
    Audiobook7 hours

    Rabbit: The Autobiography of Ms. Pat

    Written by Patricia Williams and Jeannine Amber

    Narrated by Patricia Williams

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    About this audiobook

    Nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literature

    ""An absolute must-read"" – Shondaland

    “[Rabbit] tells how it went down with brutal honesty and outrageous humor” – New York Times

    They called her Rabbit.

    Patricia Williams (aka Ms. Pat) was born and raised in Atlanta at the height of the crack epidemic. One of five children, Pat watched as her mother struggled to get by on charity, cons, and petty crimes. At age seven, Pat was taught to roll drunks for money. At twelve, she was targeted for sex by a man eight years her senior. By thirteen, she was pregnant. By fifteen, Pat was a mother of two.

    Alone at sixteen, Pat was determined to make a better life for her children. But with no job skills and an eighth-grade education, her options were limited. She learned quickly that hustling and humor were the only tools she had to survive. Rabbit is an unflinching memoir of cinematic scope and unexpected humor. With wisdom and humor, Pat gives us a rare glimpse of what it’s really like to be a black mom in America.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperAudio
    Release dateAug 22, 2017
    ISBN9780062446091
    Rabbit: The Autobiography of Ms. Pat
    Author

    Patricia Williams

    Patricia Williams, the fifth child of an alcoholic single mother, came of age in Atlanta at the height of the crack epidemic. At 12, she had her first boyfriend; by 15 she was a mother of two. Williams wanted to give her children the kind of life she’d always dreamed of, but with no education or job skills her options were slim. Thus began Williams’ lucrative career as a drug dealer. After numerous run-ins with the law and a stint behind bars, Williams decided to turn her life around. She now goes by the stage name Ms. Pat and enjoys a successful career as a comedian. Williams lives in Indianapolis with her husband and three children.

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    • 5/5
      This is such an inspiring story! It’s fascinating how she turned her life around. She truly took the negatives in her life and turned them into a positive through her self-awareness.

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    • 5/5
      I loved this book!!! Very relatable story and kept it all the way real!
    • 5/5
      I was surprised how much I enjoyed this memoir. Her life challenges have moved me. I pray that one day I get blessed by heroes the way Rabbit has.
    • 5/5
      I’m such a fan of Ms. Pat! This book was well written and real. She is a walking testimony. Thanks for sharing your story with the world. You have given me the needed push to focus on my dreams.
    • 5/5
      Ms. Pat's story is sad, funny, and inspiring. Getting a glimpse into her life was eye opening.
    • 5/5
      Awesome!! This is why I am waiting on season 3 of the Ms. Pat Show!!
    • 5/5
      Highly recommended. It is raw and real. I was laughing at the most horrible scenarios, but Ms Pat has a way to tell a story to make your jaw drop. Go, Ms. Pat!
    • 5/5
      Phenomenal life story. Never give up on anyone, ever. Dream big and hold fast to it. Pat’s story reminds us that our future is not limited by our past circumstances.
    • 5/5
      I loved this book it’s kept me interested great job Ms. Pat I love you
    • 3/5
      A story about many who are neglected by all and made available for predators. Ms Pat’s story is a common story for poor people in America.
    • 5/5
      I really enjoyed it! Her truth is hard to hear, but beautifully told. It made my life of tragedy seem like a walk in the park. Many blessings to Mrs. Pat
    • 5/5
      Mind blowing. The struggles that people go through makes one wonder, how bad did I really have it!
    • 5/5
      It's beautiful how she was able to turn her tragedy into comedy!
    • 5/5
      This book needs to be made into a television series
    • 5/5
      I loved this book!! Reminded me of my childhood!
    • 5/5
      This book was so good! A must read. I loved the fact that she narrated the book herself made it 10xs more powerful ❤️
    • 5/5
      This is definitely one of those books that need to be listened to - I can't believe that this was her life but I am so happy that Rabbit made it thru. So many people failed her but I am thankful that some stepped in. Whew this was a lot but her humor made it easier to digest.
    • 5/5
      I was really inspired by listening to Ms. Pat's story.
    • 4/5
      A great biography that is also an eye-opener. Brutally honest and sad.
    • 5/5
      Ms. Pat painted the picture of each moment in her life vividly, down to her internal dialogue. It made sad at times and it also made me happy. You won't want to stop reading, guarantee it.
    • 3/5
      I'm going to have to come back and read this instead of listening to the audiobook. They should have had another narrator.
    • 5/5
      One of the best books I’ve ever listened to. Inspirational and unique.
    • 5/5
      Just WOW!!! she could have feel in to the streets but she didn't. Good for her
    • 5/5
      Excellent Amazing Phenomenal Breathtaking Inspiring Candid Transparent Hilarious Documentary Legacy
    • 5/5
      Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE needs to read this. Everyone.
    • 4/5
      Ms.Pat has an incredible story and I loved hearing it told in her own voice.
    • 5/5
      UNREAL, this story needs to be adapted for the big screen ASAP!!!
    • 5/5
      Loved Ms Pats Transparency!! Great read...found my self laughing and crying at the same time!!
    • 4/5
      Loved this book! I didn’t know of Ms. Pat prior to reading her story, but it’s definitely made me want to hear more. I love how she still has this gentle spirit through all the bad that has happened to her. Worth the read!
    • 5/5
      This was one of the best autobiographies I've ever read. Ms. Pat writes about her life from a place of matter of fact acceptance and humor. Her life story is crazy, her approach to it, the lessons she has learnt, are inspiring. All you have to do is dream.