---
product_id: 55150779
title: "Based on a True Story: Not a Memoir"
price: "₱4366"
currency: PHP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/55150779-based-on-a-true-story-not-a-memoir
store_origin: PH
region: Philippines
---

# Based on a True Story: Not a Memoir

**Price:** ₱4366
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Based on a True Story: Not a Memoir
- **How much does it cost?** ₱4366 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/55150779-based-on-a-true-story-not-a-memoir)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "Driving, wild and hilarious" ( The Washington Post ), here is the incredible "memoir" of the legendary actor, gambler, raconteur, and Saturday Night Live veteran. When Norm Macdonald, one of the greatest stand-up comics of all time, was approached to write a celebrity memoir, he flatly refused, calling the genre "one step below instruction manuals." Norm then promptly took a two-year hiatus from stand-up comedy to live on a farm in northern Canada. When he emerged he had under his arm a manuscript, a genre-smashing book about comedy, tragedy, love, loss, war, and redemption. When asked if this was the celebrity memoir, Norm replied, "Call it anything you damn like."

Review: It's brilliant! ya know? - Other books are simply not as good
Review: Hilarious! - Genuinely one of the funniest books I have ever read. The content is much more amusing if you are familiar with Norm's career and his video podcast series with Adam Eget although it is not required in order to enjoy this brilliant piece of work. I'm so glad I have discovered Norm and his work in recent times. Here's hoping book #2 comes out way in the not too distant future!

## Features

- Based on a True Story Not a Memoir

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 88,972 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 222 in Humorous Essays (Books) 1,534 in Actors & Entertainers Biographies 4,376 in General Humour |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 5,146 Reviews |

## Images

![Based on a True Story: Not a Memoir - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91jMeC-91FL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's brilliant! ya know?
*by C***E on 23 March 2025*

Other books are simply not as good

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hilarious!
*by A***R on 28 March 2018*

Genuinely one of the funniest books I have ever read. The content is much more amusing if you are familiar with Norm's career and his video podcast series with Adam Eget although it is not required in order to enjoy this brilliant piece of work. I'm so glad I have discovered Norm and his work in recent times. Here's hoping book #2 comes out way in the not too distant future!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It was a gift for someone else
*by A***R on 8 February 2026*

A Christmas gift. He loved it and I was happy to give it.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Based on a True Story: Not a Memoir
- Running the Light: A Novel
- Overlook: A Story About Drugs, Disappointment and The American Dream

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/55150779-based-on-a-true-story-not-a-memoir](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/55150779-based-on-a-true-story-not-a-memoir)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Philippines*
*Store origin: PH*
*Last updated: 2026-06-01*