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In this uproarious collection of travel essays, Chelsea Handler sneaks her sharp wit through airport security and delivers her most absurd and hilarious stories ever. "If you’re one of the millions who enjoy Handler’s sarcastic, self-deprecating humor (and her tendency to be pantless), then you may just pee yourself laughing as she humiliates herself from Montenegro to Telluride." — Booklist On safari in Africa, it's anyone's guess as to what's more dangerous: the wildlife or Chelsea. But whether she's fumbling the seduction of a guide by not knowing where tigers live (Asia, duh) or wearing a bathrobe into the bush because her clothes stopped fitting seven margaritas ago, she's always game for the next misadventure. The situation gets down and dirty as she defiles a kayak in the Bahamas, and outright sweaty as she escapes from a German hospital on crutches. When things get truly scary, like finding herself stuck next to a passenger with bad breath, she knows she can rely on her family to make matters even worse. Thank goodness she has the devoted Chunk by her side-except for the time she loses him in Telluride. Complete with answers to the most frequently asked traveler's questions, hot travel trips, and travel etiquette, none of which should be believed, Uganda Be Kidding Me has Chelsea taking on the world, one laugh-out-loud incident at a time. Review: I loved it! - I thought this book was a great read. It was very entertaining, and gave me exactly what I wanted an expected; a vicarious jaunt through Chelsea Handler's life. I sort of see Chelsea as the out-of-control friend you would have a blast hanging with, and this might even be better than palling around with her, especially after hearing about her trip to Africa and what happened in the kayak in Mexico. It's just so amusing to hear about the misadventures she has and her logic process in some of her decision making (i.e., do whatever someone tells me not to do). There was one chapter where they talk about how she's been infanalized that really had me laughing, how her staff has labelled a tupperware container with "pineapple" in her refrigerator, and how another friend is worried that Chelsea would not be able to understand it was pineapple on her own. I haven't read her other books, I will definitely check them out now. If this one is getting less than five star reviews, the others must be even better. Review: honest, witty and random - This book is essentially a smattering of random life events with about half the book themed with travel. I found her honesty about herself and her friends and family really refreshing because honestly, as crazy as she may seem, she has a level of awareness that is strangely refreshing. What I found interesting is that maybe the anecdotal parts of the stories were embellished or exaggerated for effect, but ironically often in a way that would make her appear worse or more at fault for her transgressions. I mention this because there were differences from these stories in the book to on her standup special and in interviews. Chelsea Handler has a way of allowing you into her mind and her thought process which again is pretty ironic when compared to her stories of being such a liar as a child and even now. Ultimately it was interesting reading about a fairly eccentric person who is obviously trying to do more for herself and seems to have a very generous spirit and nostalgic and kind heart. Her sharp and biting remarks or sarcastic quips are a stark comparison to her extreme closeness with her friends and strong emotional ties with her sister. If it sounds as though I'm reviewing the author and not the book, that's because in this case I think they're synonymous. You really get a glimpse into how a very unique person's mind works.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 3,238 Reviews |
D**E
I loved it!
I thought this book was a great read. It was very entertaining, and gave me exactly what I wanted an expected; a vicarious jaunt through Chelsea Handler's life. I sort of see Chelsea as the out-of-control friend you would have a blast hanging with, and this might even be better than palling around with her, especially after hearing about her trip to Africa and what happened in the kayak in Mexico. It's just so amusing to hear about the misadventures she has and her logic process in some of her decision making (i.e., do whatever someone tells me not to do). There was one chapter where they talk about how she's been infanalized that really had me laughing, how her staff has labelled a tupperware container with "pineapple" in her refrigerator, and how another friend is worried that Chelsea would not be able to understand it was pineapple on her own. I haven't read her other books, I will definitely check them out now. If this one is getting less than five star reviews, the others must be even better.
B**B
honest, witty and random
This book is essentially a smattering of random life events with about half the book themed with travel. I found her honesty about herself and her friends and family really refreshing because honestly, as crazy as she may seem, she has a level of awareness that is strangely refreshing. What I found interesting is that maybe the anecdotal parts of the stories were embellished or exaggerated for effect, but ironically often in a way that would make her appear worse or more at fault for her transgressions. I mention this because there were differences from these stories in the book to on her standup special and in interviews. Chelsea Handler has a way of allowing you into her mind and her thought process which again is pretty ironic when compared to her stories of being such a liar as a child and even now. Ultimately it was interesting reading about a fairly eccentric person who is obviously trying to do more for herself and seems to have a very generous spirit and nostalgic and kind heart. Her sharp and biting remarks or sarcastic quips are a stark comparison to her extreme closeness with her friends and strong emotional ties with her sister. If it sounds as though I'm reviewing the author and not the book, that's because in this case I think they're synonymous. You really get a glimpse into how a very unique person's mind works.
T**A
I've read her other books as well and thought this book was at least as funny as the others
I'm surprised to read some of the negative reviews for this book. I thought it was hilarious! I've read her other books as well and thought this book was at least as funny as the others. Great, new stories. She is critically funny towards everyone including herself and doesn't sugar coat her embarrassing moments. I fully appreciate the way she camouflages the names of her friends throughout the book. This is definitely a book I couldn't put down and finished in just a few days. I hope she keeps writing. And if not, starts taking me on vacation. I want more Chelsea!
S**D
Not Worth the Price
Chelsea Handler is rich because I paid way too much for this Kindle book. Ugh. . . The book was okay. I didn't hate it, but I also didn't love it. I certainly wouldn't recommend it. Handler has a unique personality and she is fearless. It's refreshing and her incite can be really funny. I've read all of her books. This book; however, felt like it was written because she was contracted to write it. Most of it was not funny and read like it was slapped together on the fly. I will still read her future books, I'll just be borrowing them from the library. I don't like feeling like I paid more for something than it was worth.
J**M
Does not disappoint!
Hilarious, as are all of Chelsea Handler's books. Very different type of book than her earlier ones, like "Are You There Vodka?" And "My Horizontal Life".. Would love to say it was more "mature", but I feel like mature may not be the best adjective to describe Chelsea Handler. I guess it just reads differently than the others, but equally as hilarious. It's always fun to read about Chelsea Handler's adventures because 1- I could never afford to do the things she does and 2- her life truly is outrageous and I found myself wondering many times throughout the book if she was lying because nobody's life could possibly be that outrageous. But Chelsea Handler's is and it's a pleasure be invited into that crazy life in this hilarious, out of control journey around the world.
E**S
If you really have a sense of humor, you'll really like Uganda be kidding me.
I thought this book was very funny. I think those who don't think so don't get her sense of humor. She's not being smug when writing about her wealth, she's laughing about how ridiculous it is that she has assistants to do so many things for her. She is generous, fun loving and a good time girl. I've read all of her books and will continue to read them. If you have no sense of humor, as some who have written these reviews, get out of the humor section. If you do, you'll like this book.
C**5
You did it Again Chelsea
Awesome Ms. Handler Just Pure Awesomeness! ~ I enjoyed Uganda so much! BUT, now once again, I find myself in the all to familiar and dreadful position of being ever so bummed by knowing it potentially could be inumerable years before there is another publication. So, I have no alternative but to patiently await for another book authored by you & published or whatever it is you do besides wear the white bathrobe, M. Broussard. (You have had better looks) Hey Mike do SOMETHING & speed her up already.... **I LOVE ALL of Chelsea’s books as they are witty and bring about that “Laugh out Loud” kind of laughter when reading~This one definitely does not disappoint...Seriously.....My hub won’t let me read in bed, he says I wake him up when I read her books. ***Enough positive reinforcement to her/Don’t get a Big Head CH...PLUU-LEASE Keep supporting your Lifestyle & your Friend’s Lifestyles...You MUST keep writing~ *& Make Me Laugh...Not going to beg... *& Don’t tell me to “Tune-In every Week-Night"
L**E
heart warming
We all know she is funny, but what I loved about this book was how it showed a more vulnerable and heart warming side of Chelsea Handler. It definitely had some laugh out loud moments, but that is to be expected because she is hilarious. I really appreciated how this book gave us a new glimpse into her life, and showed some of her vulnerability. The picture she put of her self at the end of the book where her mom said "the face of an angel, the mind of a devil, and a heart of gold. Your mother will always love you. love, Mommy". Seriously almost brought me to tears. What a treasured thing to have from her mom. She must miss her terrible. But it seems to also describe her perfectly. Those giving this book a bad review saying it isn't funny, are clearly missing the point.
P**E
Funny book, great deal.
Great book, great deal. I got this for my wife, reduced from £20 to £2.07 hardback delivered, that is crazy , but fantastic for us, get the deal and the book becomes even funnier .
D**Y
A++
consigliatissimo!! se volete farvi una bella risata è un libro perfetto!! però appunto evitate di leggerlo sui mezzi pubblici o altrimenti finite con l'essere quella persona che ride da sola!!
D**N
Hilarious!!
I pre purchased Chelsea's new book. As ever it was full of hilarious stories of her life, very witty with an abundance of dry humor. Love it. If you're a Chelsea fan and enjoy her brand of humor you'll love Uganda Be Kidding Me
C**A
Un buen viaje!
Buena historia de un viaje en específico!! Bastante cómica. Muy buen diseño del portada y del libro en general. Las imágenes en color fue una muy buena decisión. La entrega llego dentro del tiempo establecido y en perfectas condiciones.
R**S
Muito legal, porém um pouco errado nos tempos atuais.
Este livro relata a aventura de Chelsea em uma viagem para África com algumas amigas - apesar de ser divertido, algumas piadinhas tenho certeza que atualmente Chelsea não teria feito pois são beeeem erradas. O livro tem também uma versão complementar no formato documentário disponibilizado via netflix.
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