Cheech Is Not My Real Name

...But Don't Call Me Chong

By: Cheech Marin

Narrated by: Cheech Marin

Get a look into the mind of Cheech Marin–one half of the renowned Cheech and Chong comedic duo–and follow through the highs and lows of his personal and professional lives.

An unborn baby with a fatal heart defect . . . a skier submerged for an hour in a frozen Norwegian lake . . . a comatose brain surgery patient whom doctors have declared a "vegetable."

The long-awaited memoir from a counterculture legend. Cheech Marin came of age at an interesting time in America and became a self-made counterculture legend with his other half, Tommy Chong. This insightful memoir delves into how Cheech dodged the draft, formed one of the most successful comedy duos of all time, became the face of the recreational drug movement with the film Up in Smoke, forged a successful solo career with roles in The Lion King and, more recently, Jane the Virgin, and became the owner of the most renowned collection of Chicano art in the world. Written in Cheech's uniquely hilarious voice, this memoir will take you to new highs.

Truly a fascinating man.

Mr. Marin is much more than meets the eye. He shares his life story with passion and humor. He has had a diverse and fruitful career. Moreover it is his personal growth that is so inspirational. He takes life as it comes to him and makes the most of it: an example for each of us. He truly is a poster child for what hard work, perseverance and dreams can accomplish. He truly loves family and others who come into his life. However, his most admirable quality his his humility and profound appreciation for his gifts and all the blessings that have been bestowed on him. I thoroughly enjoy his book.

Not just a stoner from East L.A.

I learned a lot about Cheech Marin which I suppose is the point of a biography. He does an excellent job narrating his story and there's a lot more to him than just his character of a stoner. I never realized he was a talented musician. I didn't know his father was an LAPD officer. There are quite a few other details but I won't spoil it for you. I enjoy a well written, well narrated biography and this book is definitely both.

Great read!

I enjoyed this book, especially because I didn't have prior knowledge to all of the accomplishments of the author.

I did not expect it to be this good

I thought it was going to start a little slow and work its way up, but he is such a great storyteller you’re gonna be hot right from the start.

Loved it!

From beginning to end loved it. Learned things about Cheech and Chong I didn't know!