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Name: Mortified
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781776951321
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By Pax Assadi

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The hilarious and heartfelt debut book from award-winning TV writer and comedian Pax Assadi A joyfully chaotic memoir about what we gain by embracing our shameful moments, from award-winning comedian and TV writer Pax Assadi.What do we lose by hiding our shame, and what do we... Read More

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The hilarious and heartfelt debut book from award-winning TV writer and comedian Pax Assadi

A joyfully chaotic memoir about what we gain by embracing our shameful moments, from award-winning comedian and TV writer Pax Assadi.

What do we lose by hiding our shame, and what do we gain by sharing it?

From herding ducks across South Auckland to catastrophic culture shock in Pakistan, to being catfished, conned, heartbroken and humbled. In this hilarious and painfully honest memoir, Pax retraces his story by interrogating the memories he's tried to keep in the dark.

Do children of refugees embarrass themselves because they’re trying to navigate across cultures? Do teenagers do stupid things because they are teenagers? When does painful experience become ‘good material’ – and should it?

The things that make us cringe are also the things that make us who we are.

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ISBN: 9781776951321

Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ)

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2026

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Penguin Books (NZ)

Audience: General / adult

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Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 1.0mm

Height: 1.0mm

Weight: 1g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Pax Assadi is one of New Zealand's most exciting comedic voices. Since beginning stand-up in 2012, he has earned multiple nominations including the Billy T Award, the NZCG Breakthrough Comedian of the Year, Best Male Comedian, and the prestigious Fred Dagg Award. Pax has been a regular face on New Zealand television, appearing on 7 Days, Word Up, Crack Up, Brown Eye, the NZ International Comedy Gala - and most recently as a contestant on Taskmaster NZ. He is also the co-creator, writer, and star of the critically acclaimed comedy series Raised by Refugees. Born in New Zealand to immigrant parents, Pax's sharp, heartfelt storytelling resonates across cultures and audiences.