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Life Will Be the Death of Me
Life Will Be the Death of Me: . . . and you too! | Chelsea Handler
The funny, sad, super-honest, all-true story of Chelsea Handlers year of self-discoveryfeaturing a nerdily brilliant psychiatrist, a shaman, four Chow Chows, some well-placed security cameras, various family members (living and departed), friends, assistants, and a lot of edibles This will be one of your favorite books of all time.Amy Schumer In a haze of vape smoke on a rare windy night in L.A. in the fall of 2016, Chelsea Handler daydreams about what life will be like with a woman in the White House. And then Donald Trump happens. In a torpor of despair, she decides that shes had enough of the privileged bubble shes lived ina bubble within a bubbleand that its time to make some changes, both in her personal life and in the world at large. At home, she embarks on a year of self-sufficiencylearning how to work the remote, how to pick up dog shit, where to find the toaster. She meets her match in an earnest, brainy psychiatrist and enters into therapy, prepared to do the heavy lifting required to look within and make sense of a childhood marked by love and loss and to figure out why people are afraid of her. She becomes politically activefinding her voice as an advocate for change, having difficult conversations, and energizing her base. In the process, she develops a healthy fixation on Special Counsel Robert Mueller and, through unflinching self-reflection and psychological excavation, unearths some glittering truths that light up the road ahead. Thrillingly honest, insightful, and deeply, darkly funny, Chelsea Handlers memoir keeps readers laughing, even as it inspires us to look within and ask ourselves what really matters in our own lives. Advance praise for Life Will Be the Death of Me You thought you knew Chelsea Handlerand she thought she knew herselfbut in her new book, she discovers that true progress lies in the direction we havent been.Gloria Steinem I always wondered what it would be like to watch Chelsea Handler in session with her therapist. Now I know.Ellen DeGeneres I love this book not just because it made me laugh or because I learned that I feel the same way about certain people in politics as Chelsea does. I love this book because I feel like I finally really got to know Chelsea Handler after all these years. Thank you for sharing, Chelsea!Tiffany Haddish
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Bookish.SAM
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I related a lot to this #audiobook (as the whole thing is written through the lens of her therapy sessions!) 🤣
Chelsea is always a good time.

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Britdarko
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This was an interesting read if you‘re familiar with Chelsea Handler. There were some fluffy filler parts about her dogs but overall an interesting journey of someone who later in life finally decided to take a hard look inward.

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ItsAnotherJen
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I like reading (or in this case listening to) a book like this occasionally. A memoir, from a woman with a sense of humor, who puts her life experiences out there for everyone. Chelsea Handler is probably the absolute opposite of who I am. Her personality scares me, yet is fascinating. I wish I had some of her confidence. I actually got something from this book. She made me laugh out loud at some of her life observations. Not a book for everyone.

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Cinfhen
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This memoir was a less raunchier more sensitive Chelsea Handler.
Some parts worked better than others. I‘m not used to a vulnerable, Chelsea.
Short but impactful
I know she‘s a comedian but some of her self deprecating humor fell a little flat for me. Solid three star

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crhealey
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Love Chelsea. Really disliked her first book but decided to give this one a try and it‘s so much better. It‘s still funny, a little crass but there is a seriousness and a tenderness that makes it so much more realistic and engaging. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #friYAY

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CaitlinByTheBook
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I‘ve read all of Chelsea Handler‘s books and this was by far the most personal and introspective. I saw her speak on her book tour and have listened to several episodes of her podcast so there weren‘t a lot of surprises here, but I still thoroughly enjoyed it!

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Kshakal
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I love Chelsea Handler and how she is unapologetic about who she is... all of her other books have been super hilarious and all about her crazy antics. This one was different, while it had some laugh out loud moments, it was much deeper and serious than its predecessors. Although it was not what I expected I am grateful that I read it!

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BookDragonNotWorm
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I picked this up because I was in dire need of something funny and was looking for a raunchy good time.

This book was a level of deep I wasn't expecting, detailing Chelsea's personal journey through therapy while learning to deal with her anger issues (which she was forced to confront after Trump's 'election' threw her into a midlife crisis/breakdown). Touching and enlightening.

Not what I was looking for, but I'm glad I read it.

britt_brooke It‘s not like her other books, but I loved it! 5y
BookDragonNotWorm @britt_brooke I agree! It didn't make me laugh much, but it did make me feel good inside (just as much if not more than a good laugh)! 💙 5y
britt_brooke @BookDragonNotWorm I felt the same. 💚 5y
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DrSabrinaMoldenReads
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To the point, this may be one of the most life-changing books that I have read. I loved her 1st show & recently started following her on social media, finding I really related to her so picked up this book and BAM. Chelsea, a celebrity comedian, in regard to personality type, is the Me that I have been trying to hide and deny. I have long been fooling myself. What an epiphany. I am an 8 and not a 2 in my newfound Enneagram language. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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DrSabrinaMoldenReads
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I relate a lot to her. Lots of people that know me even think I am hilarious when I am not trying to be. 🤷🏽‍♀️

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Chelsea.Poole
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My work lunch yesterday was so so good and healthy! I read this one so quickly that I didn't have time to post about it before finishing the whole book. I have read all of Chelsea Handler's books and this one was by far the most serious, sad, and surprising from her. There's still her usual sass, wit, and personality, but this time she explores her reactions to the world (especially the last election) in therapy & how she can be a better person.

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DrSabrinaMoldenReads
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I LOVE her and this book!! It‘s definitely getting a 5!!!

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jpetrillivm
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This book was so much better than I expected- I couldn‘t put it down!

DrSabrinaMoldenReads I have not been able to put it down either 5y
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Ashley_Nicoletto
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This was not what I was expecting having read Chelsea Handlers previous books and in some ways it was better. It left me with quite a few questions though about how an adult can not know where a toaster is stored in her own home.

AudiobookingWithLeah I can't understand why people put the toaster in a cupboard...we use the toaster way too often at our house. 5y
Ashley_Nicoletto @leahsbookishobsession 🤣🤣 SAME! It‘s always on the counter. It gets used every day if not multiple times a day. 5y
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dariazeoli
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I hope to never buy comforters that don‘t fit in my washer again. Laundromats are expensive! At least I have entertainment.

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Mccall0113
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Signed copies from my husband for Christmas. He‘s a keeper!

britt_brooke Excellent! I loved this Chelsea Handler memoir. Five stars! 5y
tpixie Fun!!! 5y
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AnneFindsJoy
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#wintergames #merryReaders #winterReadsBingo #newpet Chelsea Handler gets two new pets Bert and Bernice! This book touched on deeper more serious parts in her life, but still with plenty of humor! A solid listen with lots of emotion!

Clwojick 16 pt 5y
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Melkyl
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I have enjoyed all of Chelsea Handler‘s book, and this one was no different in that regard. In every other way, this book was quite different from her others. In this, she takes an honest look at herself. It‘s an interesting journey to follow. If you are looking for the laughs that her other books held, this one doesn‘t provide them. If you want to begin a journey of self-reflection, this may be a good starting point.

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TamTracy
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This was refreshing to read as a therapist who happens to think Chelsea is hilarious. This book is more emotional than her past books (that I‘ve read) as she takes a deep look through therapy into what makes Chelsea herself. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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FairyHighRoad
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This is my favorite Chelsea Handler book to date. It is still humorous, but it has a more serious tone at times. Handler discusses her brother‘s death when she was a child and how that shaped her personality as an adult. And it‘s always nice to know that I‘m not the only one who lost it mentally after the election of Trump. But this quote really stopped me in my tracks because I let so many people determine my mood.

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peaKnit
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“I was serious about getting help for my ridiculousness.” Funny listen so far. I have been getting into Enneagrams lately and stumbled on to an episode of her podcast all about them so it was serendipitous.

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Bookzombie
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I have read all but one of Chelsea Handler‘s books and this is probably my favorite. Chelsea deals with more serious issues, like the grief over losing her older brother when she was nine and becoming a more empathetic person. I definitely recommend the audio as you could hear the emotions in her voice. The book is also full of humor. I laughed so hard during the parts about her and her dogs. #nonfiction #nonfiction19

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Bookzombie
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#Summersendreadathon wrap up: I finished the three books I was currently reading (pictured along the bottom). I also finished the tag book on audio and started the book underlined in the photo.

Thank you for hosting a great readathon, @Clwojick ! I‘m sorry I didn‘t get in as much participation the last couple of days.

Clwojick Thanks so much for joining! I‘m glad you were able to get through a handful of books. ♥️ 5y
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Susannah
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I‘m too prudish to be much of a Chelsea Handler fan, but when I read the synopsis and saw this one recommended, I decided to listen to the audiobook. Though it sounds like an odd combination, her struggle to overcome the anxiety and helplessness she felt about the last US presidential election, her devotion to her animals, and the hard work she does with her therapist to deal with childhood tragedy really resonated with me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Kappadeemom
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Just finished this one..not as political as I expected, which is good. I‘m tired of politics and wanted some laughs

MicheleinPhilly I was utterly unprepared for how emotional this book made me. 5y
Kappadeemom @MicheleinPhilly it was different than I expected for sure. 5y
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ShananigansReads
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1. My most recent 5 star. I highly recommend the audiobook.
2. Neither. Cheetos are disgusting.
3. Sunrise 🌅
4. Practically I‘d pay off debt but since this is fun I‘d book a trip to somewhere in Europe.
5. Kindergarten. Toys, naps, recess. Why not?

#FriyayIntro @howjessreads

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ShananigansReads
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I‘ve always thought Chelsea was an open book when it came to her writing but this book take open, honest and vulnerable to new levels for her. This book follows a year of therapy and explores her losses in life. Her personality, the shortcomings that come with that and her need and ability to overcome these challenges.

This book was deeply personal on another level for Chelsea. I admire her for putting it all out there. (Comments)

ShananigansReads It‘s not always pretty but I‘m glad to see how open and honest she is about this journey. It has inspired me. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5y
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Livelovebark
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Starting a new book by the fire on a summer night is exactly where I want to be

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overtheedge
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Chelsea's sense of humor, her left of center outlooks and beliefs, her complete honesty no matter the shitstorm...I couldn't put this down.
I think she is brave to be so candid. Chelsea always follows her heart, this is full of heart, soul, humor and insight.

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ShananigansReads
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I‘m glad I exceeded my #24B4Monday goal this morning as my mother seems to have taken me hostage.

I stared the attached on my way to mom‘s this morning. I miss Chelsea I haven‘t read in if her books in quite some time.

Andrew65 Oh no! Do we need to send round the #24B4Monday rescue force. 😂 Great time so far. 👍😊 5y
ShananigansReads @Andrew65 😂😂🤣 5y
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SoManyBooksNotEnoughTime
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This book was much different than her previous books, in that it focuses more on self-reflection, change and adaptation. I absolutely notice a progression in her personality, empathy, and maturity. And honestly, I feel like I've grown in a really similar capacity right along with her. This book still had me laughing out loud but it also tugged on the heartstrings a bit.

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Breanne1
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I‘ve read all of Chelsea‘s memoirs and it was refreshing to see this one go deeper in to what‘s shaped her and how she plans to utilize: Identification, Awareness, Modification.

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BlameJennyJane
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Loved this book! I posted a semi-review earlier this week. Now I‘m just confirming the rest of the book was great too!

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BlameJennyJane
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Confession: I‘ve read Chelsea Handler‘s work before and found her irritating. But I got this anyway after seeing a great review. #blameitonlitsy I am loving this SO much and getting a lot out of it... spiritually, almost... although it‘s not in any way spiritual or religious. Just makes one think.
What makes me love a book is when author recognize their privilege and do something with it! By golly she‘s doing it. ❤️

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Samplergal
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#MayMadness. #withSTARonCover. ( you didn‘t say what kind of star.....⭐️)

Audiobooking with working on our RV. We are putting a backsplash that are simply big ole stickers. It‘s slow going and lots of profanity but it‘s looking good so far.

We LOVED this book. Not typical for Chelsea ,who I adore for her lack of filter, this is basically Chelsea does therapy. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #MayScavengerHunt

Clwojick 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 great job interpreting that one! That definitely opens up the options 🤔🤔🤔 And I haven‘t scratched that one off yet! 6y
BeansPage HA!!! You go girl!!! I was wondering when someone would post something like this 😂😂😂 6y
wanderinglynn Hahaha! That‘s exactly what I was going to do. 😉🙌🏻 6y
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Samplergal
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My next audiobook! Love it when library holds that have been on hold for months, finally come in.

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ontheBL
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I recreated(ish) the cover of Chelsea Handler's latest memoir. Beau didn't cooperate as well, and all I had was an apple and an orange. Plus we have opposite colors. Anyways, her book is great.

https://onthebl.org/2019/04/24/life-will-be-the-death-of-me/

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janerzy
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This book is all about what made her how she is, and how she gradually came to the realization of that by working with a therapist - It‘s guaranteed not the Chelsea you thought you knew! And oh, those hilarious stories about her dogs!! #Chelsea #dogfight

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AllenTStClair
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I‘ve read all of Chelsea Handler‘s books and I never fail to laugh uproariously. I laughed loudly at least three dozen times, but unlike her other books, this one also made me nearly cry. Much more mature, self-aware, poignant (and a little dark at times), this book felt like the most accurate representation of Handler as a human, not a “celebrity”. You‘ll laugh out loud, then flip the page, and feel like crying. I love Chelsea more now.

MicheleinPhilly I sobbed reading this. Great review! 6y
Sarah_Readerton I just finished this too. I loved it so much! This was definitely one of her best. 6y
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AllenTStClair
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I love Chelsea Handler. I have a free afternoon. So....

Reviewsbylola I can‘t wait to read this! 6y
AllenTStClair @Reviewsbylola I‘m certain it will be “LOL” funny. 😁 6y
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ In an effort to burst her privileged bubble, Handler, with the aid of her brilliant, unflagging therapist, unearths who she is & why. After suffering a significant loss as a child, her already awkward family shifted. This memoir is a departure from her humorous essays, & while the wit is still there, this is some heavy shit. I appreciate her openness. The way her pieces came together made sense. It‘s never too late to work on yourself.

britt_brooke @vivastory 😆 That‘s my favorite of her titles. 6y
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BooksTeasAndBookishThings
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#BookMail #BookishMail and I LOVE my Velocireader shirt from @outofprint 😍 Chelsea Handler‘s new book, and my #EastonPress book from #OneHundredGreatestBooksEverWritten ❤️ Aesop‘s Fables.

ephemeralwaltz I love that shirt!! I'm seriously going to look into getting one. 6y
BooksTeasAndBookishThings @ephemeralwaltz me, too!!! I love dinosaurs 🦕🦖 and when I got the email about these I immediately had to get it! Out of Print 6y
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MicheleinPhilly
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This is NOT your typical Chelsea Handler book. It is an incredibly raw and moving account of how Chelsea used therapy to work through her grief. Primarily over the loss of her brother when she was 9 but also her mother, her father, her dogs, and the 2016 election. It is still suffused with her trademark humor but it will hit you in the feels. 4🌟 and a whole box of Kleenex.

Cinfhen Wow!!! Wasn‘t expecting a serious side to Chelsea😳I always go to her for guaranteed laughs...not sure I‘m ready for #ChelseaAndKleenex 6y
Soubhiville It sounds good! Nice review too! 6y
Megabooks Agree with @Cinfhen , but you have me intrigued! Great review! 6y
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Reviewsbylola Shit how did I not even know her brother died when she was 9?! 6y
britt_brooke Nice review! I listened to the audiobook today. 💚 6y
MicheleinPhilly @Reviewsbylola I knew he died but I knew nothing about the circumstances or how old she was. It was a heartbreaker for sure. 6y
MicheleinPhilly @Soubhiville @Megabooks @britt_brooke Thanks all! I can‘t imagine how much emotion she had to suppress in order to get through the reading @britt_brooke 6y
britt_brooke @MicheleinPhilly She narrated through years a few times. Made me cry. This book really surprised me. I loved it! 6y
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This. All of this.

Crazeedi Truth! 💞 6y
TrishB Yep. Or just give you a quick kick up the back side... 6y
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batsy True ❤️❤️ 6y
readordierachel Yes 💕 6y
tammysue So true ♥️ 6y
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MicheleinPhilly
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My latest book purchase. I‘ve been feeling mildly “slumpy” this week and needed a pick-me-up. I know her brand of humor is not everyone‘s cup of tea but I have a thing for #badgirls. 😉 #anglophileapril

cathysaid I ❤️ her. Saw her live. Loved her tv show. 6y
Leftcoastzen She can be out there , but her books make me Lol! 6y
Suet624 I‘m feeling a bit slumpy too. 🤨 6y
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MicheleinPhilly @cathysaid I‘m bummed she‘s not on tv regularly anymore. 6y
MicheleinPhilly @Leftcoastzen I‘ve loved all of them. 6y
MicheleinPhilly @Suet624 It‘s weird. It‘s only been since Sunday that I haven‘t really felt like reading but of course that feels like a month. Also it‘s the first time so far this year which is a HUGE improvement over last year. And the year before. And the year before. ☺️ 6y
MicheleinPhilly @vivastory Pretty sure My Horizontal Life was the first e-book I ever purchased. 6y
Suet624 @MicheleinPhilly Yes, I think mine started on Saturday. And it feels like forever. Partly it‘s because I‘m still stuck in the last book I read. It was non-fiction about a year spent with nomads in Africa and I‘m wondering how they are. 6y
Mdargusch Love the cover! 6y
Mdargusch Nonfiction always gets me out of my slump. Especially true crime! 6y
Reviewsbylola The ultimate bad girl! I didn‘t realize she had a new book coming out! 🙌🏻 6y
emilyhaldi The Dargusch family LOVES chelsea!!! 🙌🏻 6y
Cinfhen I love Chelsea! Especially on audio 💕🎧sorry about the slump, but Chelsea should be the perfect fix👍🏻 6y
MicheleinPhilly @Reviewsbylola @emilyhaldi This book is making me sob. Like big, hiccuping sobs. It is SOOOO different than her previous books. It is heartbreaking. 😭 6y
emilyhaldi Really?!?! I didn't know she had a more sentimental book! Crazy. Will definitely pick it up 6y
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