--- product_id: 55150779 title: "Based on a True Story: Not a Memoir" price: "₹ 6132" currency: INR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.in/products/55150779-based-on-a-true-story-not-a-memoir store_origin: IN region: India --- # 4.7/5 from 5,163 reviews NYT Bestseller #28,054 Top 104 in Humorous Essays Based on a True Story: Not a Memoir **Price:** ₹ 6132 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Laugh, Reflect, Repeat — The memoir you didn’t know you needed! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Based on a True Story: Not a Memoir - **How much does it cost?** ₹ 6132 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.in](https://www.desertcart.in/products/55150779-based-on-a-true-story-not-a-memoir) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Genre-Defying Comedy:** Norm Macdonald flips the memoir script with wild, hilarious storytelling that breaks all the rules. - • **Unreliable Narrator Magic:** Experience a surreal, absurd narrative that turns traditional autobiography on its head. - • **A Rare Blend of Wit and Wisdom:** Packed with sharp aphorisms and poignant reflections on life, love, and loss. - • **Critically Acclaimed Bestseller:** Ranked top 30K on Amazon and a must-read for comedy lovers and literary adventurers alike. - • **Cult Favorite with Massive Fan Love:** Over 5,000 rave reviews prove this book’s unique voice resonates deeply with readers. ## Overview Based on a True Story: Not a Memoir is Norm Macdonald’s genre-bending, wildly funny bestseller that defies traditional celebrity memoirs. With a 4.7-star rating from over 5,000 readers and a top ranking in humorous essays, this book offers a surreal, comedic journey through life’s highs and lows, told by one of stand-up comedy’s most legendary voices. ## Description NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "Driving, wild and hilarious" ( The Washington Post ), here is the incredible "memoir" of the legendary actor, gambler, raconteur, and Saturday Night Live veteran. When Norm Macdonald, one of the greatest stand-up comics of all time, was approached to write a celebrity memoir, he flatly refused, calling the genre "one step below instruction manuals." Norm then promptly took a two-year hiatus from stand-up comedy to live on a farm in northern Canada. When he emerged he had under his arm a manuscript, a genre-smashing book about comedy, tragedy, love, loss, war, and redemption. When asked if this was the celebrity memoir, Norm replied, "Call it anything you damn like." Review: It's brilliant! ya know? - Other books are simply not as good Review: My favorite book of all time - If you don't understand the author or his comedy this is still a good buy but not as a serious autobiography. It takes the unreliable narrator trope and turns it up to an absurd, hilarious and ultimately comedic effect. There's great prose and some nice aphorism as well as a rare surrealness to this book that leaves a strong impression. ## Features - Based on a True Story Not a Memoir ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 28,054 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 104 in Humorous Essays (Books) 591 in Actors & Entertainers Biographies 2,152 in General Humour | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 5,163 Reviews | ## Images ![Based on a True Story: Not a Memoir - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91jMeC-91FL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's brilliant! ya know? *by C***E on 23 March 2025* Other books are simply not as good ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favorite book of all time *by H***X on 4 August 2019* If you don't understand the author or his comedy this is still a good buy but not as a serious autobiography. It takes the unreliable narrator trope and turns it up to an absurd, hilarious and ultimately comedic effect. There's great prose and some nice aphorism as well as a rare surrealness to this book that leaves a strong impression. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It was a gift for someone else *by A***R on 8 February 2026* A Christmas gift. He loved it and I was happy to give it. ## Frequently Bought Together - Based on a True Story: Not a Memoir - Running the Light: A Novel - Overlook: A Story About Drugs, Disappointment and The American Dream --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.in/products/55150779-based-on-a-true-story-not-a-memoir](https://www.desertcart.in/products/55150779-based-on-a-true-story-not-a-memoir) --- *Product available on Desertcart India* *Store origin: IN* *Last updated: 2026-07-21*