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In a haze of vape smoke on a rare windy night in L.A. in the fall of 2016, Chelsea Handler daydreams about what life will be like with a woman in the White House. And then Donald Trump happens. In a torpor of despair, she decides that she's had enough of the privileged bubble she's lived in--a bubble within a bubble--and that it's time to make some changes, both in her per
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Apr 21, 2019
Maxwell
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Loved her narration of the audiobook—you could hear the emotion in her voice. And I respect how vulnerable and real she was in this. Definitely not a book for everyone but I appreciated it and it was a good companion during my move and unpacking of many boxes.
This was Chelsea's best-and most honest- memoir yet. Its still got that Chelsea brand of humor but she gets deep about privilege, politics, activism, drugs, family, and finding meaning in your life. It's really personal and probably won't appeal to every reader, but I enjoyed it. It made me think and made a great case for therapy being something for everyone. What...a delight.
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This was a very big departure from the type of books Chelsea normally writes. It still had flashes of her humor (which I love), but it was pretty serious. It was mostly about her dealing with the death of her brother and mom, and then realizing her shortcomings and wanting to be a better person.
It was good, and I will always be a huge fan of hers, but if you're looking to laugh, this is not the book. ...more
It was good, and I will always be a huge fan of hers, but if you're looking to laugh, this is not the book. ...more
I didn't properly read reviews before starting the audiobook of Life Will Be the Death of Me: . . . and You Too!, and I expected it to be another outrageous, funny, anecdotal book from Chelsea Handler. That's not at all what I got. This book is a deep, introspective look at Chelsea Handler's life, shortcomings, and personality traits that make up the complex person that she is today. It is a serious story, and it's told very movingly and with much more vulnerability than I would have though Chel ...more
I have read a couple of Chelsea Handler’s early books, the most entertaining being My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands. None of these offered much beyond surface level material which is not surprising given she is a comedian, but they did, for the most part, provide some amusement.
Here in Life Will Be the Death Of Me: ... and You Too! Handler explores grief from the death of her brother, a painful emotion she buried years ago and has kept held in, for decades. She predominately ...more
Here in Life Will Be the Death Of Me: ... and You Too! Handler explores grief from the death of her brother, a painful emotion she buried years ago and has kept held in, for decades. She predominately ...more
Chelsea Handler
Chelsea Handler is an American comic, actress, writer, television host, producer, and activist. Chelsea's a funny gal, but she takes a serious look at her life in this book - written as a result of a mid-life crisis triggered by Donald Trump's election. "The news was giving me diarrhea", Chelsea writes. "The whole administration was giving me diarrhea. My outrage was high."
Chelsea had a mid-life crisis after Trump's election
Chelsea excoriates Trump as well as 'vampiric Ivanka and ...more
In an effort to burst her privileged bubble, Handler, with the aid of her brilliant, unflagging therapist, unearths who she is and why. After suffering a significant loss as a child, her already awkward family shifted. This memoir is a departure from her humorous essays, and while the wit is certainly still there, this is some heavy shit. I appreciate her openness. The way her pieces came together made sense. It’s never too late to work on yourself; you’re worth it. I should probably be in thera
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I wouldn't say I'm a Chelsea Handler fan because I rarely watched her show on E! and have yet to check out anything she has put out on Netflix. I do however, love her books. Her first four books literally had me in tears I was laughing so hard. (Her fifth book, Uganda Be Kidding Me, wasn't quite as good as the others but it still was pretty funny) This book is definitely different than anything she was written before as we get to see a more introspective and serious side of Chelsea.
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Mar 04, 2020
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4 stars
Went into this based on a recommendation from a friend. I went into this book pretty much blind, I’ve never read a Chelsea Handler book before so I didn’t know what to expect. I definitely didn’t expect a very in depth look at herself, how she was raised and the death of her brother. I came out of this book with a new found respect for Handler, she overcame a lot in life. And then when she was at the top, recognized she got to where she was because of her white privilege and is working ...more
Went into this based on a recommendation from a friend. I went into this book pretty much blind, I’ve never read a Chelsea Handler book before so I didn’t know what to expect. I definitely didn’t expect a very in depth look at herself, how she was raised and the death of her brother. I came out of this book with a new found respect for Handler, she overcame a lot in life. And then when she was at the top, recognized she got to where she was because of her white privilege and is working ...more
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Confession: Chelsea Handler has a voice I want to punch in the face so I’ve never been able to watch her on television. Despite this auditory issue, I have somehow managed to become quite the fan when it comes to her books. (I always tried to hear her doppelgänger, Elizabeth Banks, in my head instead when I read them.) Lord knows why I decided to give this one a listen, but it probably didn't help my rating any *shrug*
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Confession: Chelsea Handler has a voice I want to punch in the face so I’ve never been able to watch her on television. Despite this auditory issue, I have somehow managed to become quite the fan when it comes to her books. (I always tried to hear her doppelgänger, Elizabeth Banks, in my head instead when I read them.) Lord knows why I decided to give this one a listen, but it probably didn't help my rating any *shrug*
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Chelsea is all grown up and mature now. She spends half of the book talking about her realizations of herself in therapy and it was really good. She did some great work and it was interesting to hear about and she makes it funny.
She also goes into the Enneagram. I love that. I'm a 4, a Romantic. Chelsea, an 8, they don't have much empathy. I love the Enneagram. love to talk about that.
She also goes into her anger and how consuming it was in 2016 when Trump was elected. I am feeling that too. I ...more
She also goes into the Enneagram. I love that. I'm a 4, a Romantic. Chelsea, an 8, they don't have much empathy. I love the Enneagram. love to talk about that.
She also goes into her anger and how consuming it was in 2016 when Trump was elected. I am feeling that too. I ...more
5 Stars
I’ve spent the past 3 days oscillating between giving this a four- or five-star rating. I’ve ultimately decided to go with the full five-stars, simply because I was so damn impressed by this whole memoir, not only in terms of content and execution, but also in terms of the extremely honest and raw narration Chelsea Handler delivered on the audio edition.
Now, granted, I’ve never read one of Chelsea’s books before, nor have I watched any of her shows or seen her stand-up performances, so I ...more
I’ve spent the past 3 days oscillating between giving this a four- or five-star rating. I’ve ultimately decided to go with the full five-stars, simply because I was so damn impressed by this whole memoir, not only in terms of content and execution, but also in terms of the extremely honest and raw narration Chelsea Handler delivered on the audio edition.
Now, granted, I’ve never read one of Chelsea’s books before, nor have I watched any of her shows or seen her stand-up performances, so I ...more
This was quite a bit more serious than I expected, but definitely Handler's best book so far. If you're looking for fluff, this isn't it, but Handler does, of course, pack in her signature acerbic humor, even when she talks about far more serious stories of her life than in previous books. Entertaining and surprisingly moving at times!
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Plunged into a full-bodied Blue State despair by the election of Donald Trump, comedienne and talk show host Chelsea Handler takes her privileged self off to therapy to discuss, among other things, privilege, gender and, eventually, the deep-seated rage and fear that informs most of her choice-making. In a candid (if scattershot) examination of her childhood, she unearths the long-reaching effect of the death of her brother on her intimate relationships, her professional goals, and the framework
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I just can't read another book about a celebrity being depressed after the 2016 election - I'm not saying I didn't feel the same.. it's just too much at this point IMO.
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I must confess a few things…
I have always liked Chelsea Handler. I have enjoyed both her television shows and her books. I have seen her stand-up comedy show live and I have even met her.
She has always had a dark edge to her and the ability to say what is on her mind, something which I have always envied just a little bit. She has always appeared to me as sarcastically scary, if that is a real thing.
But in this new book, Life Will Be the Death of Me, a new woman has emerged. One which I must say ...more
I have always liked Chelsea Handler. I have enjoyed both her television shows and her books. I have seen her stand-up comedy show live and I have even met her.
She has always had a dark edge to her and the ability to say what is on her mind, something which I have always envied just a little bit. She has always appeared to me as sarcastically scary, if that is a real thing.
But in this new book, Life Will Be the Death of Me, a new woman has emerged. One which I must say ...more
4.5 stars
Heartfelt and heartwarming are two words I would not normally associate with Chelsea Handler, but as she takes the audience through some of her most painful past moments, thankfully using plenty of humor along the way, I found myself absolutely enraptured. This was really vulnerable of Handler to put herself on display in this particular way and it resonated and turned on a light to some of my own behaviors. Overall very well done and absolutely worth a listen.
Heartfelt and heartwarming are two words I would not normally associate with Chelsea Handler, but as she takes the audience through some of her most painful past moments, thankfully using plenty of humor along the way, I found myself absolutely enraptured. This was really vulnerable of Handler to put herself on display in this particular way and it resonated and turned on a light to some of my own behaviors. Overall very well done and absolutely worth a listen.
This is my first Chelsea Handler book and I´m so pleased I picked this one. I laughed, I cried and I laughed some more. I had no real expectations for this one and I think that´s what made it even better.
I stopped reading at paragraph 2 when she makes reference to her 2 assistants.
Chelsea Handler has always been my go-to when I’m looking for a laugh. I’ve never read any books by her though, and I was looking for a genre mix up from the spooky reads this season. Life Will Be the Death of Me was such a delight!
I had so many laugh-out-loud moments, and my favorite chapters were Chunk, Ayahuasca, and Marijuana Keeps Families Together. Told from her life with honesty and hilarity, Chelsea Handler serves up political views on Trump, race, antics from her dysfunctional family, a ...more
I had so many laugh-out-loud moments, and my favorite chapters were Chunk, Ayahuasca, and Marijuana Keeps Families Together. Told from her life with honesty and hilarity, Chelsea Handler serves up political views on Trump, race, antics from her dysfunctional family, a ...more
This Chelsea Handler book is different from her others but I loved it even more for that reason. She tackles so many serious matters and expresses her concerns and thoughts extremely well. She showed a much deeper and more intelligent side to herself in this one. I have read her other books and knew she was kinder than people would assume but this is really shown even more so in this book. I really incredible read.
This book was included with admission to Chelsea Handler’s most recent live show; the show was not good (there was actual booing!) and neither is this book. Both the book and the show are premised around Ms. Handler going to therapy for the first time, but there is an overwhelming lack of self-awareness that made both utterly cringe-worthy. She references her wealth a lot; she seems to think calling attention to her privilege makes her enlightened or introspective, but instead it comes off as of
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3.5 Stars
I love Chelsea’s books. Are you there Vodka? It’s me, Chelsea is one of my fave nonfiction reads. But this one was so different! It had so much depth. She talked about politics, her “white privilege”, racism and just how she needed to do more self reflecting and try harder to become a better person. Oh and it also had the Chelsea humor. I’m glad I got a chance to read it.
“There was a time when being famous and having this kind of success and money and having a tv show was what drove me ...more
I love Chelsea’s books. Are you there Vodka? It’s me, Chelsea is one of my fave nonfiction reads. But this one was so different! It had so much depth. She talked about politics, her “white privilege”, racism and just how she needed to do more self reflecting and try harder to become a better person. Oh and it also had the Chelsea humor. I’m glad I got a chance to read it.
“There was a time when being famous and having this kind of success and money and having a tv show was what drove me ...more
Apr 15, 2019
Kelsey (Kelseylovesbooks)
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it was amazing
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I've read all of Chelsea Handler's books, and this one was by far the poignant but also the most real. The humor I've come to know and love from her books is present, but she also tackles much more serious topics as the death of her brother when she was nine and her lifelong struggles with trusting those around her not to abandon her.
Much of the book is told through her interactions with her therapist as she makes discoveries about herself and who she is. Life Will be the Death of Me felt much m ...more
Much of the book is told through her interactions with her therapist as she makes discoveries about herself and who she is. Life Will be the Death of Me felt much m ...more
This was ok. I felt like there were good parts and not so good parts. The book was pretty disjointed with really sad bits mixed in with funny bits. Plus, there were parts that were supposed to be funny, but were trying too hard and missed the mark. At times it was a little repetitive. Mostly, it felt like sitting in therapy with her. Therapeutically, it was interesting. I'm not sure she knew where she was going with this book and it ended up being part memoir and part humor which never really me
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Life Will be the Death of Me...and You Too!
I Picked Up This Book Because: I love Chelsea.
I’ve always thought Chelsea was an open book when it came to her writing but this book take open, honest and vulnerable to new levels for her. This book follows a year of therapy and explores her losses in life. Her personality, the shortcomings that come with that and her need and ability to overcome these challenges.
This book was deeply personal on another level for Chelsea. I admire her f ...more
I Picked Up This Book Because: I love Chelsea.
I’ve always thought Chelsea was an open book when it came to her writing but this book take open, honest and vulnerable to new levels for her. This book follows a year of therapy and explores her losses in life. Her personality, the shortcomings that come with that and her need and ability to overcome these challenges.
This book was deeply personal on another level for Chelsea. I admire her f ...more
Read this in one evening. It’s so Chelsea- which I love- brutally honest, charming and snarky- but she also opens up about some really tough topics, like the death of her brother and the loss of her parents, which is a side you rarely see from her.
She brings up a lot of good points about the culture of endulgence and why we think bigger is always better. She catalogs many sessions with her therapist who asks her deep questions that had me feeling like I wanted go open up to someone too.
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She brings up a lot of good points about the culture of endulgence and why we think bigger is always better. She catalogs many sessions with her therapist who asks her deep questions that had me feeling like I wanted go open up to someone too.
Thank y ...more
2.5 stars
Just finished listening to this. Chelsea Handler narrates this book herself, which I did enjoy, but I struggled with this book more than her previous ones. I’m not proud to admit this, but it was definitely due to to the significantly more serious subject matter and how it was unpacked.
Chelsea Handler is a brash, balls-to-the-wall, often offensive to all parties involved, singular type of female comedic personality. I have an odd fascination with her because as someone who has literally ...more
Just finished listening to this. Chelsea Handler narrates this book herself, which I did enjoy, but I struggled with this book more than her previous ones. I’m not proud to admit this, but it was definitely due to to the significantly more serious subject matter and how it was unpacked.
Chelsea Handler is a brash, balls-to-the-wall, often offensive to all parties involved, singular type of female comedic personality. I have an odd fascination with her because as someone who has literally ...more
I couldn't put this book down. I would highly recommend you listen to the audiobook. Chelsea's narration was vulnerable and real. I laughed and I cried through this entire thing.
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4.5 stars. This was really excellent and not at all what I expected. I'd never read one of Chelsea Handler's books, and I expected this to be a lot funnier than it was. And it certainly has funny moments, but this is not a comedy book. It's a really tender, heartfelt memoir about pain and grief and really examining oneself. Through interactions with her therapist, Chelsea digs into some of the moments in her past that have affected her life the most, chiefly the death of her brother. She also ta
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