Navel Gazing: True Tales of Bodies — Michael Ian Black Audiobook
Navel Gazing: True Tales of Bodies is Michael Ian Black’s unabridged audiobook memoir about ageing, family, health and the human body. Black also narrates the 5-hour-and-45-minute recording, bringing his comic perspective to stories that include his mother’s diagnosis and his own exercise failures.
At a glance
- A memoir examining health, happiness, growing older and family through Black’s comic perspective.
- The author narrates the unabridged audio edition himself.
- The account includes his mother’s medical diagnosis, exercise failures and reflections on his genetic heritage.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Author narration gives the memoir a direct connection to Black’s comic voice.
- At 5 hours and 45 minutes, the stated listening length is clear for planning.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Version | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 5 hours and 45 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Author | Michael Ian Black |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Michael Ian Black |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster Audio |
| Publication date | 5 January 2016 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners looking for a humorous, personal memoir about ageing, family and the body.
- Fans of Michael Ian Black who want the author-narrated audio edition.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a health guide or a purely serious account of illness and ageing.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights humour, readability, the author’s writing style and content described as insightful, relatable and honest. That reception may suit listeners seeking a comic but reflective memoir, while the listing identifies it as an author-narrated, unabridged audiobook. Aggregate ratings are generally favourable, but they do not establish which elements drove individual ratings.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as humorous and readable.
- Feedback praises the content as insightful and relatable, and highlights its honesty and writing style.
Frequently asked questions
Who narrates Navel Gazing?
Michael Ian Black is listed as both the author and narrator.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 5 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the memoir about?
It takes a humorous, personal look at health, family, ageing and the human body, including Black’s reflections on his mother’s diagnosis and his own exercise failures.
