Mortified

Name: Mortified
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ISBN: 9781776951321

Pax Assadi

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Penguin Books (NZ)
05 May 2026

Autobiography: general; Autobiography: arts & entertainment

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. Mortified is a true celebration of laughter and vulnerability, for readers of Trevor Noah and Jennette McCurdy.

By: Pax Assadi
Imprint: Penguin Books (NZ)
Country of Publication: New Zealand
Dimensions: Height: 1mm, Width: 1mm,
Weight: 1g
ISBN: 9781776951321
ISBN 10: 1776951328
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 05 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

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.