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Kids Make Me Angry
From the son who picked his father up from prison to the dad determined to break generational cycles, Kevin Hart delivers a raw, hilarious, and deeply honest memoir about the messy, beautiful journey of fatherhood.
Kevin Hart has built a career making people laugh, but in Kids Make Me Angry, he gets brutally honest about the one role that's tested him more than any being a dad.
Growing up, Kevin's father was everything a parent shouldn't be, taking his money instead of giving him an allowance and getting into fights instead of keeping him out of them. But when Kevin got the call that his father was dying, something extraordinary happened. Surrounded by Kevin's own children at his bedside, his father transformed, filling with energy and love in his final moments, showing Kevin that even the most broken cycles can be healed.
Now a father of four navigating everything from potty training disasters to teenage surveillance, Kevin takes listeners through the eight phases of parenting, from cluelessness to protection, from the parrot years (when kids imitate everything) to the terrifying moment of letting go. With his signature humor and surprising vulnerability, he shares the chaos of balancing fatherhood with fame, the pressure of being the parent he never had, and the profound realization that sometimes loving your kids means accepting you'll mess up along the way. Half memoir, half manual, and 100% proof that parenting is basically just getting heckled by toddlers, Kids Make Me Angry offers the advice you need and the laughs you deserve.
Kevin Hart has built a career making people laugh, but in Kids Make Me Angry, he gets brutally honest about the one role that's tested him more than any being a dad.
Growing up, Kevin's father was everything a parent shouldn't be, taking his money instead of giving him an allowance and getting into fights instead of keeping him out of them. But when Kevin got the call that his father was dying, something extraordinary happened. Surrounded by Kevin's own children at his bedside, his father transformed, filling with energy and love in his final moments, showing Kevin that even the most broken cycles can be healed.
Now a father of four navigating everything from potty training disasters to teenage surveillance, Kevin takes listeners through the eight phases of parenting, from cluelessness to protection, from the parrot years (when kids imitate everything) to the terrifying moment of letting go. With his signature humor and surprising vulnerability, he shares the chaos of balancing fatherhood with fame, the pressure of being the parent he never had, and the profound realization that sometimes loving your kids means accepting you'll mess up along the way. Half memoir, half manual, and 100% proof that parenting is basically just getting heckled by toddlers, Kids Make Me Angry offers the advice you need and the laughs you deserve.
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Published June 4, 2026
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June 17, 2026
I LOVED this!!
I picked it up expecting some funny parenting stories (because, Kevin Hart), but I wasn’t prepared for how much heart was packed into it. I laughed out loud so many times. Kevin has a way of telling stories that make you feel like you’re sitting across from a friend who happens to be wildly hilarious.
Beyond the laughs, I really appreciated how honest he was about fatherhood, mistakes, growth, and trying to show up for your kids while still figuring things out yourself. It felt relatable, refreshing, and surprisingly insightful.
If you’re a parent, or honestly just a human trying to do a little better than the generation before you, this one is worth the read.
Came for the comedy. Stayed for the parenting wisdom.
Highly recommend.
I picked it up expecting some funny parenting stories (because, Kevin Hart), but I wasn’t prepared for how much heart was packed into it. I laughed out loud so many times. Kevin has a way of telling stories that make you feel like you’re sitting across from a friend who happens to be wildly hilarious.
Beyond the laughs, I really appreciated how honest he was about fatherhood, mistakes, growth, and trying to show up for your kids while still figuring things out yourself. It felt relatable, refreshing, and surprisingly insightful.
If you’re a parent, or honestly just a human trying to do a little better than the generation before you, this one is worth the read.
Came for the comedy. Stayed for the parenting wisdom.
Highly recommend.
June 23, 2026
Not what I was expecting but really enjoyed
July 11, 2026
2 out of 5 stars - review written on 7/10/26
In Kids Make Me Angry, comedian Kevin Hart gives parenting advice based on his experience raising four children from two marriages.
This book started off relatively strong (I was thinking it would be a 4-star read initially), but loses most of its momentum by the final 2/3rds, where the structure becomes much more free-flow than the first 3rd. Though Hart's humor often works, the book felt a little too much like I was listening to a casual podcast rather than an audiobook. I understand why he may have wanted this experience to feel more informal and comedic, but to me it comes across as cobbled together rather than structured with intent. Because the book is exclusively in audio format, I would not be surprised in the slightest if it turned out that he was actually reading from a general outline instead of a script.
The actual parenting advice in Kids Make Me Angry is pretty basic, though I did appreciate the real-life examples Hart gave; they clearly showed that parenting is not easy, and a lot of it is learned through trial and error (whether parents admit it or not).
I have all the respect in the world for active parents, stay-at-home Moms...basically anyone who is willing and able to invest a significant amount of time into their kids. The role of being a parent is super important, but seems to be undervalued in our modern culture in favor of encouraging people to climb the corporate ladder. Hart seems to agree that this is a mistake, drawing attention to his everyday efforts to be present in the small moments of his kids' lives. Throughout the book he consistently references this, saying he is "building rapport" with his kids, and that it is extremely important.
All-in-all, Kids Make Me Angry was a decent experience. I don't think I will pick up Kevin Hart's other Audible audiobooks because of the structure issue I noted above, but as a lighthearted, 3,000-foot view of parenting from a comedians' perspective, it gets the job done.
In Kids Make Me Angry, comedian Kevin Hart gives parenting advice based on his experience raising four children from two marriages.
This book started off relatively strong (I was thinking it would be a 4-star read initially), but loses most of its momentum by the final 2/3rds, where the structure becomes much more free-flow than the first 3rd. Though Hart's humor often works, the book felt a little too much like I was listening to a casual podcast rather than an audiobook. I understand why he may have wanted this experience to feel more informal and comedic, but to me it comes across as cobbled together rather than structured with intent. Because the book is exclusively in audio format, I would not be surprised in the slightest if it turned out that he was actually reading from a general outline instead of a script.
The actual parenting advice in Kids Make Me Angry is pretty basic, though I did appreciate the real-life examples Hart gave; they clearly showed that parenting is not easy, and a lot of it is learned through trial and error (whether parents admit it or not).
I have all the respect in the world for active parents, stay-at-home Moms...basically anyone who is willing and able to invest a significant amount of time into their kids. The role of being a parent is super important, but seems to be undervalued in our modern culture in favor of encouraging people to climb the corporate ladder. Hart seems to agree that this is a mistake, drawing attention to his everyday efforts to be present in the small moments of his kids' lives. Throughout the book he consistently references this, saying he is "building rapport" with his kids, and that it is extremely important.
All-in-all, Kids Make Me Angry was a decent experience. I don't think I will pick up Kevin Hart's other Audible audiobooks because of the structure issue I noted above, but as a lighthearted, 3,000-foot view of parenting from a comedians' perspective, it gets the job done.
June 26, 2026
⭐☆☆☆☆ 1 Star
Book Summary:
My Kids Drive Me Crazy is Kevin Hart’s humorous take on parenting, filled with stories about raising his children, lessons he’s learned as a father, and advice for other parents. The book blends personal anecdotes, comedy, and parenting reflections.
Review:
To be fair, I didn’t read what the book was about before buying it—I picked it solely because I’m a big Kevin Hart fan. That’s on me.
I listened to the Audible version, and one of the highlights was that Kevin Hart narrates it himself. His delivery, energy, and comedic timing definitely make the book more entertaining than it might have been otherwise.
There are some genuinely funny moments and plenty of stories about his kids and family life. Unfortunately, the book is mostly parenting advice, and I didn’t find much of it particularly new or insightful. What really held it back for me was the tone. Throughout much of the book, Kevin comes across as arrogant, a bit of a know-it-all, and almost as if he’s presenting himself as the perfect dad.
I understand that confidence is part of what made him successful in comedy and Hollywood, but as a book about fatherhood, that attitude didn’t land well with me. If you’re a Kevin Hart fan, you’ll probably enjoy hearing him tell his stories in his own voice, but for me, that wasn’t enough to make this a great liste
Book Summary:
My Kids Drive Me Crazy is Kevin Hart’s humorous take on parenting, filled with stories about raising his children, lessons he’s learned as a father, and advice for other parents. The book blends personal anecdotes, comedy, and parenting reflections.
Review:
To be fair, I didn’t read what the book was about before buying it—I picked it solely because I’m a big Kevin Hart fan. That’s on me.
I listened to the Audible version, and one of the highlights was that Kevin Hart narrates it himself. His delivery, energy, and comedic timing definitely make the book more entertaining than it might have been otherwise.
There are some genuinely funny moments and plenty of stories about his kids and family life. Unfortunately, the book is mostly parenting advice, and I didn’t find much of it particularly new or insightful. What really held it back for me was the tone. Throughout much of the book, Kevin comes across as arrogant, a bit of a know-it-all, and almost as if he’s presenting himself as the perfect dad.
I understand that confidence is part of what made him successful in comedy and Hollywood, but as a book about fatherhood, that attitude didn’t land well with me. If you’re a Kevin Hart fan, you’ll probably enjoy hearing him tell his stories in his own voice, but for me, that wasn’t enough to make this a great liste
July 20, 2026
I listened to the audio version, I have never listened to a book before via audio so I was skeptical. This was excellent I loved the entire thing. I am a HUGE FAN OF KEVIN HART to begin with but I would definitely recommend this book to expecting parents, new parents and even seasoned parents like myself. I took a lot of useful information away that I can incorporate into my relationships with my daughters as well as my grandchildren!
August 9, 2026
I DNF this book. For the first time ever, I was bored with a Kevin Hart book. It’s a book that’s heavy on the subject of parenting. His parenting by his father and his parenting of his children. Low key-high key….I could not care leas about either. So with that said…moving on. NEXT!
June 18, 2026
Solid parenting advice although it would be so much better without the language. Sheesh
June 23, 2026
Cute but a little reduntant. Could've been much shorter. But he's really trying to be a good dad and person which inspires me.
June 23, 2026
Great listen!
July 4, 2026
Lots of giggles and good advice presented in a relatable way! Love the story.
July 8, 2026
I love love love every book that Kevin Hart writes.
August 8, 2026
Great for people looking for parenting advice
August 10, 2026
One star dropped for the over use of profanity but still an excellent book for a dad, especially a new or expecting one.
August 10, 2026
An audible exclusive apparently. Great listen if you are a fan of Kevin Hart. It was nice to see such a human side of him and was entertaining. Nothing profound if you’re actually looking for parenting advice, but definitely relatable if you have kids.
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