The Incredible True Story of Blondy B..., Blondy Baruti
The Incredible True Story of Blondy B..., Blondy Baruti
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The Incredible True Story of Blondy Baruti
My Unlikely Journey from the Congo to Hollywood

Author: Blondy Baruti, Joe Layden

Narrator: Ron Butler

Unabridged: 11 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 08/21/2018

Synopsis

Blondy Baruti’s boyhood in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was shaped by a desperate ordeal to survive. After marauding soldiers invaded his village, he, his mom, and his sister fled to the jungle and trekked countless miles to escape the atrocities and violence—only to encounter more unspeakable horrors at every turn. Their odyssey ended some sixteen months later when they finally reached safety—but Blondy’s journey had only just begun.

In an amazing true story that seems more like fiction, we see Blondy overcome incredible odds—poverty, fever, hunger, betrayal—in pursuit of daring dreams that take him from his fight for survival in the Congolese jungle to a dazzling turn on an A-list red carpet after earning a role in the Marvel blockbuster, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. In between are some incredible twists and turns: basketball dreams nurtured and squashed; a crooked cousin who breaks the inviolable bonds of family; and beneficent strangers who change everything.

A powerful and timely tale of triumph over adversity, The Incredible True Story of Blondy Baruti will have you rooting for Blondy throughout his tale and leave you inspired on your own path to greatness.

About Blondy Baruti

Blondy Baruti is a former basketball star and an actor. He was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, attended the University of Tulsa, and currently lives in California. Blondy has starred in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 as Huhtar, and has filmed several pilots for ABC. The Incredible True Story of Blondy Baruti is his first book.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jade

Oh my gosh this book, this memoir, is totally unputdownable! The Incredible True Story of Blondy Baruti by Blondy Baruti piqued my interest because I have read a lot about the DRC, and because I love watching basketball, but honestly you don’t need to have any interest or background in either of the......more

Goodreads review by manatee

I really enjoyed this book. Blondy survives some heart-wrenching twists of fate and faces one disappointment after another. Although that sounds depressing, it really is quite a page-turner and an uplifting read. What is so impressive about this book is Blondy's kind nature and his persistence in th......more

Goodreads review by Becca

I picked this book up at the library and finished it the same day. I cried and cried again as I re-read some of the passages aloud to my husband. What a phenomenal story! Read it!......more

Goodreads review by Einar

I enjoyed Blondy Baruti’s autobiography (The Incredible True Story of BB) but it contains so many moments of intense generosity that his story, while compelling, remains hard to believe. I wonder how much of the text’s ease comes from Baruti rather than co-author Joe Layden. It’s interesting how aut......more

Goodreads review by Meredith

The title says it all. An incredible true story! Blondy's life has been like a roller coaster ride. Just when it seems as if his luck is turning he faces a new obstacle and yet perseveres to overcome it. It's simply coincidence that I finished reading this book on Independence Day but it reminds me......more

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