Knives & Spoons

Name: Knives & Spoons
Brand: Simon & Schuster NZ
SKU: 9798895651025
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By Luis J. Gomez

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Knives & Spoons is a raw, darkly funny, and deeply honest memoir chronicling the turbulent childhood of comedian and entrepreneur Luis J. Gomez. Beginning with the devastating loss of his father and ending with the equally tragic death of his mother, this book offers an unflinching... Read More

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Description

Knives & Spoons is a raw, darkly funny, and deeply honest memoir chronicling the turbulent childhood of comedian and entrepreneur Luis J. Gomez. Beginning with the devastating loss of his father and ending with the equally tragic death of his mother, this book offers an unflinching look at a life shaped by heartbreak, chaos, and resilience.

Through vivid storytelling, Gomez navigates the highs and lows of a childhood marked by bullying, drug abuse, petty crime, and the crushing weight of poverty. Yet, amidst the darkness, readers will witness the origins of the humour that would define him—a defence mechanism turned into a powerful tool for survival and success.

A memoir that pulls no punches, this is a story about finding strength in unlikely places, about the power of laughter in the face of pain, and transforming even the darkest moments into fuel for success. Bold, unapologetic, and deeply moving, Knives & Spoons is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798895651025

Publisher: Permuted Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 March 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Permuted Press

Contributors:

With Johnny Russo
Foreword by Robert Kelly

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 306g

Pages: 208

Collections

Addiction & Recovery Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Health & Wellness Luis J. Gomez Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Luis J. Gomez is a comedian, writer, podcaster, and producer based in New York City. He is best known for hosting the popular podcasts Legion of Skanks, The Regz, and Real Ass Podcast. His television appearances include NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” Comedy Central’s “Roast Battle,” TruTV’s “Comedy Knockout,” two seasons of NBCU Seeso’s “What’s Your F@%king Deal?!,” “The Jim Gaffigan Show,” and more. Luis is a seasoned stand up who has performed his brand of edgy, in-your-face comedy all over the world. He was named a “Breakout Performer” at the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and has performed at the Moontower Comedy Festival and on Bert Kreischer’s “Fully Loaded Tour.” Luis regularly appears on the largest podcasts in the world, such as The Joe Rogan Experience, Kill Tony, The Tim Dillon Show, and Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast. In 2016, Luis started the GaS Digital Network with his good friend and fellow podcaster, Ralph Sutton. That same year, he co-created the comedy festival Skankfest, which has now sold out seven years in a row and has amassed a cult-like following among comedy fans worldwide!