Chelsea's writing has:

- a level of depth that is truly profound
- a superior intelligence, the way she speaks and organizes thoughts is highly intelligent
- a high level of self-awareness yet with genuine down-to-earth-ness to be super relatable
- hilarious situations, stories, and thoughts


Reading this made me truly wish I were her friend. She sounds like a fun and very good person, not to mention a FANTASTIC writer.

You know the name. So do I. And I opted for this book anyway, assuming I’d get what I expected.

And, yes, I got some of that. And I also got a surprising number of revelations. Not just about her. But also about me. But why did she require years of therapy to make a breakthrough in understanding who she was and how she got there?

A heart-to-heart with Jane Fonda struck a chord with Chelsea, and giving it much thought began a turn-around in her attitude. Known for her open dislike of the male gender and children, it’s amazing she could find so many men with whom to have relationships.

My eyes might have occasionally glazed over when the lectures of what she discovered and how she turned it around went on a rant page after page. Sometimes it felt like the point was not just made but then pounded in with a jackhammer. And all this from a woman readily discussing her drug and alcohol use, sheets of LSD.

I loved her account of the children she’s worked with, the love she has for her nieces and nephews, and her own dogs.

So, yes, I’m torn. An interesting and unexpected book. If you’re a Chelsea fan, then you’ll no doubt love it. My generation, though, might still find some disclosures TMI. 4 stars

This is a must read for Chelsea fans! I loved it!! There were lots of laughs, but more importantly, this book has lots of heart.

I really enjoyed Chelsea Handler's latest memoir. I've read a few of her books and was a big fan of her in the aughts. I even went to see her stand up and got a picture with her after.

What I loved about I'll Have What She's Having is that while it is a collection of stories, they all build on each other and reference each other. It is a cohesive narrative that even comes full circle at the end. I also love seeing Chelsea's growth based on the work she has done on herself. It makes me want to go back and reread those early books to see if I can identify the way she has changed through her writing. Her sense of humor is the same I know and love, and it has always resonated with me.

I especially loved the stories about Oopsie, Whoopsie, and Poopsie and how these girls and Chelsea helped each other to feel more secure, safe, and loved.

While Chelsea comes from a place of immense privilege (she talks a lot about her houses in Mallorca, Whistler, Martha's Vineyard and LA) she also understands this and knows her responsibility to try and use this privilege to improve the world, and to be generous to those in her orbit. I certainly wish I were in her orbit! She has done the hard work of understanding her faults and why she behaves in certain ways and working to improve herself and fix her behaviors.

Reading this made me want to learn even more about Chelsea and listen to more of her speaking and read more of her writing.

Thank you Random House Publishing Group and NetGalley for this copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you for this ARC! I used to love Chelsea Handler, read many of her books and watched her show Chelsea Lately. I hadn't been paying attention to her in awhile, so I was excited to see this new book. It was funny, easy to read and reflective. I greatly enjoyed it. I think anyone with difficult relationships with their family and can appreciate a little levity will like it.

So I have been a fan of Chelsea for probably 20 years, I read all of her books, went to see her live and watched her on tv. I am pleased to see her grow and change into a "better" human being, but I do miss the stories and recounts of the way she used to behave. While I can appreciate her growth, this book fell a little flat to me. There were sprinklings of 'LOL' moments but the overall message was very self help and honestly a bit hard to believe as truth.

This book comes out on February 25th, and I highly recommend it! As a big fan of Chelsea Handler, I thoroughly enjoyed this read. I found myself laughing out loud multiple times, while also reflecting on the insightful life lessons she shares. It’s the perfect balance between humorous and heartfelt moments and I absolutely loved this book!

When I think Chelsea Handler I think sex, drugs and a little mayhem. This book does not fit the typical Chelsea mold, yet I felt like it was her most sincere book to date! Having read all of her previous books, I enjoyed this perspective and self reflective Chelsea. I loved all of her interactions with the kids who called her “father” and truly how caring and kind she is to her entire family. Her words of wisdom have stuck with me and I will be taking many of her thoughts and great mottos into the New Year. Thank you netgalley and publisher for the advanced copy. I give this book 5 out of 5 stars. Thank you Chelsea for another great book, she truly is one of the greats!

I am a fan of all of Chelsea Handler's books, so I was excited to get an early copy through Netgalley. Her misadventures are absurd and entertaining, and her irresponsibility is part of her charm. This book is what happens when the pretty party girl has her "come to Jesus" moment, or in her case, a good therapist and the time and money to work on herself. Good for her, we should all be the best version of ourselves that we're happy with. Unfortunately, that wasn't the version of events I thought I was signing up for when I metaphorically cracked open this book. I was looking for more Chelsea excess, the vicarious sex, drugs, and martinis that pull me out of my mundane suburban life, not gratitude journals and therapy speak. I won't say it's a bad book. It's just one I didn't enjoy...like when you reach for a glass of orange juice and pick up the milk instead: there's nothing wrong with either one, it just wasn't want you were expecting. If you want a book about personal growth, this one will be particularly gratifying. If you were looking for sex, lies, and mayhem, maybe go back and reread one of her previous works instead.

Thank you #Netgalley for the advanced copy!

Another great Chelsea Handler read! This one captures her most recent life experiences of traveling, kids, and relationships with people and pets. Chelsea unexpectedly became a parent like figure to new children in her life, who call her "father". We watch as Chelsea's parental instincts kick in when she senses these girls need some stability and attention. Was interesting to see how this relationship progressed and how she shifted priorities to be there for them.

i found this book to be so insightful, so sincere, so funny, and such a heartfelt book. I have read all of chelsea handlers books, and this one was not nearly as traditionally funny and typical chelsea handler, but it was just as good. it was so “her”, so quippy, and again, just so insightful. it made me want to meditate and work on my mental health. she talks so candidly about her journey to improve herself and her reactions to things / people, it’s admirable to talk about it so openly. i found myself highlighting so many parts of this one because they resonated with me, which is something i’ve never done before. adored her talking about Whoopsie, Poopsie, and Oopsie. absolutely a must read, especially for women.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for gifting me a free ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Chelsea has done it again! In my opinion, she is one of the smartest and funniest American talents we've had in a long time, and likely will see in our lifetime at all. Her sharp and dry wit completely separates her from her peers, and that's no different in her latest collection of stories & essays. She is incredibly vulnerable and brash yet tactful at the same time. My personal favorite way to consume her books is via audio as she reads all of her own material, but this ARC was just another dose in a long line of hilarity and honesty from one of my favorite comics. Buckle up for this one, I was laughing so hard I was crying at multiple points throughout the book. Five stars, easy.

Chelsea is entertaining, light hearted, and most of this book is just that.

But there was a lot that I felt could have had better edits, or just cut.

It was an honest dive into her self reflection, which was refreshing, compared to many other memoirs. Some of these stories might be better as an audio book version (as she probably tells it as a girlfriend telling you the latest gossip versus you reading it).

Thank you NetGalley and Random House for my ARC.

I'll Have What She's Having by Chelsea Handler is the collection of entertaining essays that you would expect from the hilarious comedian, though this time around it is a much mellowed Chelsea who offers her unique take on the world and those around her. There is clear evidence of Chelsea's evolution as she looks inward with honesty and gratitude as she approaches her milestone fiftieth birthday. I found this latest offering to be her most vulnerable yet, though Chelsea's outrageous takes are still very much a part of the narrative. This is a touching, humour-filled read that will have you seeing the multi-faceted comedian in a whole new and endearing light.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Random House for an ARC.

This book was hilarious, and had so much insight and life advice. I loved reading about her family, and you could tell it was written with humor in mind. The topic of girlhood and being a woman was covered perfectly and gave me appreciation for everything Chelsea shared about her life in this book. It was easy to read and a fast paced memoir. I would rate it 4 stars.

Really enjoyed this book, been a fan and read previous material written by Chelsea. This did not disappoint, it made me laugh out loud.

I think this could be called The Evolution of Chelsea. I've been a fan since "My Horizontal Life" and it's great to see the growth and change, while not losing her edge. I especially enjoyed her insights and honesty in regards to relationships, I see you Jo Koy. A perfect post holiday read.

This is the Chelsea Handler that people know and love. While people have different political views, that was all she focused on for a few years. The comedy of her early days were gone, replaced by political commentary. This book was funny yet poignant at the same time. You can’t expect change if you’re not willing to change yourself. She continues to be generous with her time, money, energy on those important to her. I look forward to more of Chelsea.

I have been a long time Chelsea Handler fan. Her show Chelsea Lately would make me cry laughing on my worst days. I have been reading her books since college. This ARC was such a treat!

Chelsea is funny as ever but she is growing and evolving. I loved how this book mixed her hilarious stories along with stories of how she is growing and becoming a better person every day. Also peppered in are tips for the reader’s own growth. In particularly, as a childless lady, I loved her story of how she has built meaningful relationships with other’s children. I loved this as I have loved all of Chelsea’s books!

Thanks so much to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

4 stars- Truth be told, I've never read any of Chelsea Handler's books before. I grew up watching her on tv so seeing this tender softer side in the short stories was a welcome reprieve to the abrasive cunning woman the public sees. Thanks netgalley & the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review