Life Will Be the Death of Me: . . . and you too!
Published by Penguin Random House Audio
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About this audiobook
The funny, sad, super-honest, all-true story of Chelsea Handler's year of self-discovery—featuring a nerdily brilliant psychiatrist, a shaman, four Chow Chows, some well-placed security cameras, various family members (living and departed), friends, assistants, and a lot of edibles
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 personal life and in the world at large.
At home, she embarks on a year of self-sufficiency—learning how to work the remote, how to pick up dog shit, where to find the toaster. She meets her match in an earnest, brainy psychiatrist and enters into therapy, prepared to do the heavy lifting required to look within and make sense of a childhood marked by love and loss and to figure out why people are afraid of her. She becomes politically active—finding her voice as an advocate for change, having difficult conversations, and energizing her base. In the process, she develops a healthy fixation on Special Counsel Robert Mueller and, through unflinching self-reflection and psychological excavation, unearths some glittering truths that light up the road ahead.
Thrillingly honest, insightful, and deeply, darkly funny, Chelsea Handler's memoir keeps readers laughing, even as it inspires us to look within and ask ourselves what really matters in our own lives.
Editor's Note
Whacky turn…
Actress and author Chelsea Handler does a deep-dive looking for herself and what really matters in her memoir about turning over a new leaf (whacky hijinks ensue). Handler has a podcast by the same name, “Life Will Be the Death of Me,” where she interviews other comedians.
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Reviews for Life Will Be the Death of Me
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Chelsea broke a couple of times, and it was great to hear the emotion behind her story. So passionate about meaningful things and she sounded happy to be in this new found place. Awesome read! F*%k Trump!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Thank You, Chelsea! Amazing book, and loved audio version. Highly recommend!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book is more than a book, it is an amazing insight into the psyche of one woman, written amazingly, I cried, laughed, blew my nose and repeated, thank you Chelsea, you are a true treasure!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Love it!!!! So much insight in her personal life. Thank you for sharing!!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5If your a fan of Chelsea or just wanting to know more about her since her days on E! every night are over and the Netflix content have come to a halt this book gives you EXACTLY just the right fix.. Binge listened to it all 5 hours?!? Golf on is binge listening a thing or did I just make that up?!? LOVE IT!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Listened to the audiobook, which Chelsea reads with such sincerity and great comedic timing. Laughed and cried the whole way through. Can't recommend this enough.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Chelsea Handler is a beast and this book was amazing and spoke to my soul in a way I never thought possible thank you Chelsea
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Please listen to this book , you will cry and laugh. I have listened to Chelsea's previous books and this book is far the best . It's like you are in therapy with her too. Made me realize some of my messed up mind . Best book , listen to it you will not regret it.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Mildly amusing.... couldn't finish it. I'm not interested in a rich, self-absorbed Hollywood star with some pop- discovery, pseudo introspective narrative. However, she's probably a very nice person.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Everyone needs to hear this! It’s funny, but more than that it is enlightening and cold hard truth. Get on your own team and do yourself a favor and read this book!!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5LOVE!!! if you are curious about therapy or even highly against it, give this a listen. While its so heavy, its still full of laughs. Excellent listen.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5I loved hearing her read the book but cannot say I learned as much as I had hoped.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5She has a very interesting story and it was funny and sad !
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Completely not what I expected, the book is hilarious! I wold definitely recommend!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Chelsea doesn't disappoint! I laughed, cried, and grimaced! Thanks for keeping it real!
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5It was good book, the only thing... it’s very political. She has a very big opinion on Donald Trump, which she shares over and over and over again... that’s the only thing I didn’t like
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I loved this book! Chelsea brought tears to my eyes. Some of happiness and some of sadness. I would definitely recommend to my friends.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I’ve been a fan of Chelsea Handler for a long, long time. I’ve read her books, watched her shows- but I am left merely speechless with her latest piece of work. I have loved watching the evolution of Ms. Handler through her work. The displays of vulnerability, authenticity, bravery, and real life humor are a sure delight that I am happy to have experienced. I recommend anyone who is thinking of reading/listening to this book that they take the plunge!
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I think I can see why she use to be in so much pain. Is good to know that she is an much better place now. Nice read.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Chelsea is simply fantastic. I probably watched 2 of her shows, always enjoyed her jokes...but what made this book so dear to me: first her voice reading it...it’s like now I look forward to hear more of it and 2 it’s deep and personal to her...such a joy...wish her the best...only the best.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It was like sitting with a friend who has had, or is experiencing, an awakening. I applaud Chelsea and thank her for letting me be part of her life experience.
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