I'll Have What She's Having

By: Chelsea Handler

Narrated by: Chelsea Handler

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In hilarious and tender essays, Chelsea Handler shares her unforgettable story of becoming the woman she always wanted to be.

“A raw and raucous exploration of Handler’s ongoing search for self . . . [She’s] disarming us with humor to get at our softest selves and meeting us with her own.”—Oprah Daily

There’s a woman I want to become, Chelsea Handler thought as a child. She’ll be strong and confident. She’ll light up a room and spread that light to make others feel better. She’ll make a living being herself. She’ll be a survivor.

At ten years old, Chelsea opened a lemonade stand and realized she’d make more money if the drinks were spiked. So she added vodka to her recipe and used her earnings to upgrade herself to first-class on a family vacation—leaving her parents and siblings in coach. She moved to Los Angeles and got fired from her temp job when she admitted she didn’t know how to transfer calls. She’s played pickleball with the scions of an American dynasty. She’s sexted a governor. She shared psychedelics with strangers in Spain. When she accidentally ended up at dinner with Woody Allen, she was not going to leave the table without asking him a very personal pointed question. She went on national television and talked about having threesomes. She's never been one to hold back.

But this life of adventure and absurdity is only part of her story. Chelsea knows what it is to truly show up for her family—canine and human, biological and chosen. She’s discovered how to spend time with herself, how to meditate, how to be open to love, and how to end a relationship with dignity. She is a sister to the many women who rely on her.

Surprisingly vulnerable and always outrageous, Chelsea Handler captures the antic-filled, exhilarating, and joyful life she’s built—a life that makes the rest of us think, I’ll have what she’s having.

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Critic reviews

“A characteristically hilarious and vulnerable collection of essays that tell the tale of how this one-of-a-kind comedian became the woman she always wanted to be.”—Katie Couric Media

“[Handler disarms] us with humor to get at our softest selves and meeting us with her own.”—Oprah Daily

“Chelsea Handler is getting vulnerable in her latest literary endeavor!”—People

Amazing!

I loved all of the short stories and all the lessons it provided! It’s a must listen and I recommend this book to everyone

Uplifting and funny!

Nothing to dislike about it! What a beautiful life. Brave and caring. She is remarkable. Love her books!

Entertaining and insightful

Chelsea is a force and an inspiration. Thank you to Chelsea for sharing yourself, your gifts, your joy and your humor with all of us. If you want to laugh and be inspired, pick this up :)

Chelsea’s raw vulnerability is always so refreshing!

How do her books get even better and better? This one brought me to tears a few times. So real. So good.

She always kills it!

This was incredible. I cried multiple times. I read all ofChelsea‘s other books and they were all just as good. This one is special though it is more emotional more intimate in person. You should read it immediately, especially if you are a fan. However, even if you are not a fan, you will find it hilarious and sweet. As a 40 something year-old woman who chose not to have children I appreciate this so very much. I am filled up with hope:)

What an unexpected life lesson book!

I’ve always loved Chelsea, but this book was more endearing than anything before it! She nailed it!

Laughed til I cried

I knew I would laugh, but I did not expect to be so completely touched and inspired by this book. Thank you, Chelsea. Truly beautiful and life-affirming.

This book is changing my life

The book is so hilarious but also very thoughtful and well written. It’s sooo funny, yet also really makes you think…it like a free therapy session from Chelsea herself

Such a fantastic story teller!

Insightful,funny & compassionate, warming book, I felt present in all her stories. A must read!

Love her

Loved everything!

Chelsea does it again!

Thank you Chelsea Handler for being you and all that you do for others.