• Life of the Party

  • Stories of a Perpetual Man-Child
  • By: Bert Kreischer
  • Narrated by: Bert Kreischer
  • Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (4,138 ratings)

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Life of the Party

By: Bert Kreischer
Narrated by: Bert Kreischer
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Publisher's summary

A collection of outrageous stories by the standup comic, TV host, and inspiration for the movie National Lampoon's Van Wilder

Bert Kreischer doesn't know how to say "no." If he did, he wouldn't have gotten himself mixed up with a group of Russian mobsters on a class trip to Moscow, earning him his nickname: "The Machine." He wouldn't have wrestled with a bear or swum with sharks on national television. He wouldn't have (possibly) smoked PCP with a star of Saturday Night Live. And he wouldn't have been named the Number One Partier in the Nation by Rolling Stone, inspired the movie National Lampoon's Van Wilder, or performed standup to sellout crowds across the country.

The stories Kreischer shares in Life of the Party are a guidebook on how not to grow up. From his fraternity days at Florida State University, to his rise as a standup, to his marriage and first brushes with fatherhood, Kreischer shows you a path that may not lead you to maturity or personal growth. But it will lead you to a shitload of fun.

©2014 Bert Kreischer (P)2014 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

“The author's affability and self-deprecation only add to his charm, and the result is a genuinely hilarious look at life in the fast lane.” —Publisher's Weekly

“Bert Kreischer is one of the great American wild men. A gonzo warrior driven not by cynicism or a desire to reveal dark truths but instead by a deep, almost essential, need to have a good time--no matter what. His stories track the trials and tribulations of a big-hearted dude trying to fit in, help out, party and find himself. After all is said and done we arrive with him at the true humility of joy.” —Marc Maron, New York Times bestselling author of Attempting Normal

“Bert Kreischer is as fearless on the page as he is on the stage. Bert admits things in Life of the Party that most of us wouldn't even admit to ourselves. Open to page one and let Bert Kreischer take you on the magical ride. You'll laugh out loud frequently, feel uncomfortable occasionally, and even feel a little warm and fuzzy at the inner warmth of this perpetual man-child--but you will always, always be entertained.” —Mick Foley, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Foley is Good

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Bert is Hilarious!

I love Bert "The Machine"'s stories. They remind me of my College days. What a knee slapping book!

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The Machine!

love this book truly, i literally laughed hard as fuck at times. great read!

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Fun book!

Bert made a very entertaining & intriguing narrator. Love his stand up and loved his storiea even more.

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Laugh out loud funny

Firstly, Bert is the mf man! One of if not the funniest dudes alive. Him narrating the book helps make it that much funnier.

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Super Funny and Entertaining

Burt’s stories and performance in this audiobook Is phenomenal I greatly enjoyed it and highly recommend it you’re looking for a book to make you laugh and breeze through five hours plus.

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Burnt Crysler is fat

Having Bret read the book makes it great. small added bits from the racist himself, wow!

Thanks for the laughs, Brad Kaiser

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Bert’s the best

One of the funniest books ever and being read by Bert makes it even better

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A funny guy telling funny stories.

If you're familiar with him you will enjoy this biography of excess and absurdity.

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Best. Book. Ever.

I loved this book so much! The stories had me laughing so hard I cried! Thank you Bert for this book!

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Bert is fat

Love hearing the story your awesome proud of you and your family I am your biggest fan love you brother

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