I Hate Everyone...Starting With Me

By: Joan Rivers

Narrated by: Joan Rivers

Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's summary

“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” (Elizabeth Barrett Browning, 1850)

“How do I hate thee? How much time do you have?” (Joan Rivers, here, about two-ish)

Joan Rivers is a groundbreaking, award-winning, internationally renowned entertainment goddess. She’s also opinionated - especially when it comes to people she hates. Like people who think giving birth is a unique achievement. Or well-adjusted - a.k.a. boring - ex-child stars who don’t even have a decent addiction.

With all of her diverse experiences, it stands to reason that Joan has seen, done, said, and heard a lot of hateful things. Thank god, she took notes.

Here - uncensored and totally uninhibited - she give the best of her worst to First Ladies, closet cases, hypocrites, Hollywood, feminists, and overrated historical figures. And even when letting herself have it, Joan doesn’t hold back in this honest, unabashedly hilarious love letter to the hater in all of us.

©2012 Joan Rivers (P)2012 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"More punch lines per paragraph than any book I’ve read in years." (The New York Times)

"Often hilarious, often shocking, totally politically incorrect." (Liz Smith)

"She holds nothing back." (The Washington Post)

Too hilarious!!!!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would and I did! This book was so funny and so entertaining. I don't know if it's something for everyone to enjoy because of some.of the raw content. But I absolutely found it to be a great listen.

What does Joan Rivers bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Her delivery is spectacular and you would not get that from reading the book.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Most definitely! But I saved some for later so I could enjoy it another day.

I hate that Joan Rivers was seriously underrated.

During these crazy times I really missed Joan Rivers, I missed her voice. She is charming and witty and so damn rude... I wish she was alive enough to narrate her opinions on the past American administration. Since she is no longer with us I found solice in her crude humor and stylish grace. I miss you Joan Rivers.

A funny lady

The "I Hate" theme became a bit too much hate for me at times, and some things were repetitive. Her style is to not edit herself at all, which can be uproarious, but when she insults a particular person's physical appearance, I felt for the victim.

Love to Hate

If you're easily offended, Joan Rivers is not your comedienne. Although this book is in print, the only way to truly enjoy Joan Rivers is an audio book spoken by Joan herself. I grew up listening/watching Rivers and can only imagine what she would say about the "snowflakes " and politics of today. I admit I'm a biased fan. Her death came too soon, she still had a lot to say.

an extended standup bit

as an avid listener of podcasts and standup routines, i enjoyed this audio book. i imagine most of you are at least fans of comedy so my headline should make sense. its as if joan was doing a show and just stuck with the hater theme the entire time. not knocking it at all it was right up my alley. so this is my long winded way of saying: if you like slightly hateful comedy routines buy this "audio book". if you dont, well i think joan said it best, "go f--k yourself"

I hate this book (Not Really)

Get it! You can't stop laughing. She is amazing in every sense of the word.
One of the best in History!

Always hilarious!

If you could sum up I Hate Everyone...Starting With Me in three words, what would they be?

Way beyond hysterical

What was one of the most memorable moments of I Hate Everyone...Starting With Me?

The entire thing was fantastic - and I've listened to it twice. The most memorable thing would be that Joan narrates her own and her intonations,sighs,emotion in her voice as she's reading make it all that more special.

Which scene was your favorite?

Page one to page end.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Not possible to make a film - it's a diary, for one, and NOBODY would be good enough to play Joan.

Any additional comments?

I've purchased many of her physical books but don't really have much reading time. These are awesome, as I can listen to them in the car, laughing my way all the way to my destination, and be in a great mood when I get there because Joan keeps me cracking up always - whether it's the 1st time through or 10th. Never gets old. And I miss her horribly. These books are the next best thing to her being alive.

A CAUSTIC CUP OF JOAN

What did you love best about I Hate Everyone...Starting With Me?

Strictly for JR fans. A few hilarious jokes. If wine mellows with age. Joan doesn't. She is acidic, harsh and sometimes hard to swallow. I like bitchy humor and I enjoyed her audio interpretation of her own book.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Who else was there?

What about Joan Rivers’s performance did you like?

I liked hearing the book in the author's voice. It was like watching her stand up act with my ears..

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

No one will turn this into a film. Nor should they.

Any additional comments?

Joan is tough and funny, but I get the feeling that when the lights go down, she is unpleasant to be around. One day, Melissa will write a tell all, and it won't be pretty.

She is still very funny!!!!

Would you listen to I Hate Everyone...Starting With Me again? Why?

Very enjoyable! Will listen again.

What other book might you compare I Hate Everyone...Starting With Me to and why?

None.

Have you listened to any of Joan Rivers’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I went to one of her shows and this book just as good!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

"Take it or leave it: Joan Rivers"

Forever Remembered! JR!

I miss you Joan!!!!! your humour will always put a smile on my face especially when am Down!