Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea

By: Chelsea Handler

Narrated by: Chelsea Handler

Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

In My Horizontal Life, actress and stand-up comedian Chelsea Handler boldly recounted her one-night stands - the good, the bad, and the disastrous. In this wickedly honest new work, she casts the net wider with even funnier results, recalling the most noteworthy highs and lows of her life to date - including her efforts to diversify by dating red-haired men, her obsession with midgets, and the dog-sitting interlude in which her boyfriend became overly familiar with a Peekapoo.

Whether it's a vacation with her dad during which he tells airline staff they're a honeymoon couple in order to get an upgrade, or her elaborate attempts to convince her third-grade classmates that she's starring in a Private Benjamin sequel, Chelsea lets it rip in these relentlessly entertaining essays. Displaying the candor and irresistible turn of phrase that have earned her a recurring stint as a correspondent on The Tonight Show as well as her own E! series, Chelsea Lately, this deliciously skewed collection is a guilty pleasure.

©2008 Chelsea Handler (P)2008 Simon and Schuster, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Chelsea Handler is a terrific comedian and a hilarious writer. (Jay Leno)
"Chelsea Handler writes like Judy Blume, if Judy Blume were into vodka, Ecstasy, and sleeping with midgets and nineteen-year-olds." (Jennifer Weiner, best-selling author of In Her Shoes)
"There's something suspiciously sophisticated about how [Handler's] jokes line up that suggests the moral austerity of a comic not of [Joan] Rivers' bad-girl school: Tina Fey." ( New York Times)

I Expected More

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I would not recommend this book to a friend because I did not find it funny. In general, I like Chelsea Handler and I usually find her to be quite funny. This book disappointed me. There were some funny parts of the book but, in general, this book was not funny. Chelsea Handler narrated it herself and it was often difficult to tell if she was being sarcastic or not. Having a basic knowledge of Chelsea's humor, I realize that she relies on sarcasm quite heavily but it was difficult to determine definitively when she was being sarcastic in this book. Even if every questionable passage was intended sarcastically, it simply wasn't funny. If there were passages that were not intended as sarcasm, then Chelsea has some serious issues and she should consult a therapist. In general, I would advise all but the most ardent Chelsea Handler fans to pass on this audiobook.

Do you think Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Please, no.

Some good laughs

There are some good laughs here, no doubt hence the 4 stars....sadly the stories are so disjointed and painfully random that it is a little hard to beleive. And who knew, Chelsea has a really bad habit of ditching people. Surprised she has any friends left!

Funny read on a bad day

Where does Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The way it was read, and personalized made me giggle at so many parts. This was definitely a good listen while needing a distraction on a rough day. I recommend it to anyone who needs a good read.

Would you be willing to try another book from Chelsea Handler? Why or why not?

Yes

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

Yes but I can't remember which one.

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

Yes

Laughed so hard I cried!!!

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

Yes I would recommend this audiobook and have multiple times!

Any additional comments?

I bought this because my grandfather passed away and I needed something to get my mind off of everything and lets just say depression and tears turned to laughing so hard I had to turn it off so I could catch my breath.

Chelsea Handler is very funny and talented

This is a great listen while in the car. Some of her stories are hilarious, although definitely for mature audiences.

absolutely a riot!

I can't wait to hear her other books. first I was skeptical because her being the narrator and the author, but she delivered it with great character. I couldn't stop laughing she is a bit vulgar as a comedian but this wasn't as raw as I expected. reminds me of my messy life. lol newfound respect for MS handler .

Very funny!

What did you love best about Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea?

This was my first audio book ever and I loved it! Can't believe I've waited this long. . . I LITERALLY, laughed out loud multiple times.

Hilarious!

Witty and raunchy can best describe Chelsea Handler AND her book. Not only was the story absolutely enjoyable, but her narration is what truly makes the audio version of this book so great. I've read the book and listened to it, and I must say I almost prefer the audio version which is rare for me. I recommend this to anyone who is a fan of Chelsea or her type of comedy, and I will certainly listen again (I've already listened a few times at that!).

funny

Very comical I laughed so hard. definitely not political correct so if that stuff offends you don't read it.

Are you there Vodka

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

Yes

Who was your favorite character and why?

Chelsea

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

Yes, Lies that chelsea told me. I like this better because it was read by chelsea, he delivery with jokes are alot more funny with her voice

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me giggle