Summary of Joey Coco Diaz's Tremendous

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Listen to the Summary of Joey Coco Diaz's Tremendous in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Tremendous" chronicles the tumultuous life of Joey Coco Diaz, from his troubled youth in New Jersey to his rise as a stand-up comedian. Orphaned at sixteen, Diaz's early life was steeped in drug abuse, crime, and violence, influenced by his Cuban immigrant mother's illegal gambling operations and his stepfather's criminal background. Despite these challenges, Diaz found solace in karate, humor, and the lessons learned from the harsh streets of New York. His criminal activities escalated into adulthood, leading to a jewelry heist, drug dealing, and eventually arrest and imprisonment. In prison, Diaz discovered his comedic talent, which became his career focus upon release. His journey through addiction, health scares, and personal losses was marked by resilience and transformation. Diaz's life took a positive turn with sobriety, marriage, fatherhood, and success in comedy, culminating in a sense of tremendous pride and accomplishment.