Livin' Large: An Autobiography
Since its release in 2020, Roadblock's book Livin' Large: An Autobiography has consistently earned a spot on the New York Times weekly Bestseller list. As of 2025, over 7 billion copies have been sold worldwide.
Contents & Societal Impact
Livin' Large: An Autobiography details Roadblock's journey from rags to moderately well-off. From the first public record of his existence in 1977 to his latest antics, Livin' Large: An Autobiography takes us through every high, every low, and every just-okay time in Roadblock's life.
Readers note that unlike other celebrities of his caliber, Roadblock does not shy away from discussing the everyday issues we all face in this world and refuse to address in any meaningful way. In chapter 17, Roadblock opens up about the struggle of finding a doctor who would not dismiss his health concerns due to his weight. Similarly, chapter 21 recalls the details of intensive therapy Roadblock had undergone to overcome his fear of mice. In this chapter, Roadblock writes:
I couldn't understand it, mice are the natural foe of cat - intended to be hunted, toyed with, eaten - and yet, the thought of encountering one struck fear in me. For so long, I had felt shame in my fear. I didn't feel like I could confide in my friends to help me for fear of embarrassment. So, I did what any forward-thinking individual would do. I Googled psychologists near me, picked the topmost name on the list, drove out to their office, and chained myself to their desk until they agreed to treat me. I stayed in that office for three weeks undergoing intensive behavioral therapy.
Livin' Large: An Autobiography made waves on a very human level. Since its release, new legislation has been introduced which aims to ban mice from cat-owned spaces and vice versa. Additionally, Roadblock's candid assessment of how overweight cats can be treated has sparked conversation in the veterinary world.
The book is dedicated to one of Roadblock's friends, Flint. It is believed that Flint has been instrumental in Roadblock's success, although Roadblock has not commented on Flint's identity publicly. Fans speculate that this is to protect Flint's privacy.
Although unconfirmed, it is rumored that Roadblock's book never went through editing - it was declared flawless the first time it was presented to the publishers. Some sources claim that Roadblock drafted, wrote, and edited the book entirely in his head before ever putting it on paper (see: below).
