NYC Book Launch: Sideshow by Rickey Smiley

How do you live with the pain of watching someone you love suffer from addiction? How do you cope with the grief of losing them especially when your job is to make people laugh every day?

Comedian and author Rickey Smiley has dealt with these immensely difficult questions for years— first with his father, then with his son. Far from healed, Rickey has learned how to find moments of peace and now invites you to join him on this journey for an evening of solace and strength. In conversation with a special guest, Rickey will help you:

· Feel seen and know you are not alone

· Process your pain and manage weariness and grief

· Invite God's strength into your weakness

· Find a way forward and move toward peace

Tickets to this special event include a copy of SIDESHOW, followed by a book signing.

Rickey Smiley is a legendary comedian, actor, author, television host, and award-winning radio host of the top-rated, nationally syndicated show, The Rickey Smiley Morning Show for which he won the Marconi Award (radio equivalent of the Oscar) for Best Radio Personality. A comedian for more than thirty years, Rickey is constantly performing across the country on his own theater tour and also makes special appearances on the REAL TALK Comedy Tour as well as the Martin Lawrence-hosted, LIT AF Tour. Rickey's tours often include a live band, which Rickey accompanies as an accomplished pianist and organist. Some of Rickey's fan favorite characters include "Mrs. Bernice Jenkins," "Lil' Daryl," "Joe Willie," and "Beauford." Rickey starred in the stand-up specials, Rickey Smiley: Open Casket Sharp and Comedy Central Presents: Rickey Smiley and released eight bestselling albums including the number one comedy album, Rickey Smiley: Prank Calls 6. Rickey also starred in the Nick Cannon film, Miracles Across 125th Street, which premiered on VH1, and in urban classics including All About The Benjamins, Friday After Next, and Baggage Claim.

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