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Latin History for Morons

By: John Leguizamo
Narrated by: John Leguizamo
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Welcome to John Leguizamo’s hilarious and educational take on 3,000 years of Latin history in 80 minutes.

When his son gets a school assignment on heroes, John seizes the chance to teach him all about the great figures of Latin American history. But once he sets out on his irreverent crash course across three continents and three millennia of history—from conquistadores to cumbia, Montezuma to Menudo, and taking on the characters in all of it—he uncovers provocative truths that shock even him.

Entertainment Weekly called Latin History for Morons “boisterous and joyful” during its Broadway run at Studio 54, directed by Tony Taccone. A play that The New York Times says “poses sharp and timely questions of what culturally defines American identity,” Leguizamo’s newest solo adventure is educational and uproarious and is adapted exclusively for Audible.

Please Note: Latin History for Morons contains adult language.

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First of all a warning - this short book is very sweary. I’m fine with that, but if you aren’t, it’s best to know beforehand.

I found this book very emotionally powerful. I was aware of the terrible genocidal actions that have been inflicted on native people in the Americas, but didn’t know much of the detail. This book brought the story of oppression to life, framed by a moving father/son history project narrative.

If you don’t mind swearing, I’d highly recommend this.

Excellent, funny, concise, moving and powerful

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Brilliant glimpse into missing history and the impact on those living it today. Very funny and heartwarming.

Brilliant glimpse into missing history

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Smart, funny, well written, brilliant delivery, great connection with the subject and accessibly told with an unmistakable flare, nothing to not like, made me smile, made me laugh out loud, recommended to anyone that wants to hear another point of view - expressed with a singular voice. It's not an academic tome, the clue is in the title, I found myself immersed none the less and I also learned something along the way. Great balance between personality and academy.

Good Vibes

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Simply just YES! Listen, and become unmoronized and destupidified!! enjoyable, easy listen with equally great amounts of humour and schooling.

Yes!

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I loved the performance of the story but found that is was lacking in detail. I also couldn't get past how the author was upset that his son was stereotyped and bullied but then put on stereotypical accents to make fun of Indians and Arabic people. The Aapu accent was off putting

great performance but

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With 2020 in turmoil, this is a well written, spoken brief history, a story for modern times, crafted with real facts about White Privilege, that we take for granted in a world dominated by the privileged wealthy few, who are culturally insensitive, fearful, afraid, and blinkered. Caging children, separating families, striking fear & culturing racial segregation. When will the world wake up and say enough, this is a sad tale of truths where we cannot be equal amongst fellow humans. Thank You John Leguizamo

Fantastic A MUST LISTEN

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Leguizamo weaves together a history lesson, a stand-up routine and a touching look at father-son relationships in a fantastic hour

Funny, educational and moving in equal measure

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Brilliantly written and delivered. I am generally categorised as ‘white’ British and in my 40s and this was not the history we were taught here in the UK at school. It is essential that this is what we learn and teach from now on. Thank you.

Completely accessible essential information for everyone

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This was fun and sometimes personal history.
Leguizamo’s animated narration bought what could be a flat subject to life.

Fun history

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very funny, we need these different views on history to put events today in perspective.

new history

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