Chelsea Handler is back with her signature wit and unfiltered humor in I'll Have What She's Having, a hilarious and insightful memoir about personal growth, relationships, and embracing change. Fans of comedic nonfiction, celebrity memoirs, and sharp social commentary will love Handler’s candid storytelling and laugh-out-loud moments. If you enjoy books by Samantha Irby or Ali Wong, this one is a must-read! Check out my full review on below to see if this book is right for you!
Title: I'll Have What She's Having
By: Chelsea Handler
Genre: Memoir
Pages: 320
Release Date: February 25th, 2025
Rating: ★★★★★
Summary from Goodreads:
In hilarious and tender essays, #1 New York Times bestselling author Chelsea Handler shares her unforgettable story of becoming the woman she always wanted to be.
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.
Review:
Chelsea Handler's I'll Have What She's Having is a sharp, self-reflective, and surprisingly mature take on her signature humor, proving that personal growth and comedy can go hand in hand. While still delivering her trademark wit and unfiltered storytelling, this book feels more introspective than her previous works, offering candid insights on aging, relationships, and self-discovery with a refreshing depth. Handler's evolution shines through in a way that’s both hilarious and heartfelt, making this a standout read for longtime fans and newcomers alike. I absolutely loved it!
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.
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