Are You There, Vodka?

The Book:
Are You There, Vodka? It's Me Chelsea by Chelsea Handler

Summary from the Chelsea's website:
(http://www.chelseahandler.com/)

When Chelsea Handler needs to get a few things off her chest, she appeals to a higher power -- vodka. You would too if you found out that your boyfriend was having an affair with a Peekapoo or if you had to pretend to be honeymooning with your father in order to upgrade to first class. Welcome to Chelsea's world -- a place where absurdity reigns supreme and a quick wit is the best line of defense.
In this hilarious, deliciously skewed collection, Chelsea mines her past for stories about her family, relationships, and career that are at once singular and ridiculous. Whether she's convincing her third-grade class that she has been tapped to play Goldie Hawn's daughter in the sequel to Private Benjamin, deciding to be more egalitarian by dating a redhead, or looking out for a foulmouthed, rum-swilling little person who looks just like her...only smaller, Chelsea has a knack for getting herself into the most outrageous situations. Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea showcases the candor and irresistible turns of phrase that have made her one of the freshest voices in comedy today.

What I Thought:
Because I am generally a fan of Handler's E! show, Chelsea Lately, I had an interest in reading one of her books. I found the tone of the book to be similar to that of her show, with some hit-or-miss humor. While some of the situations Handler describes from her life are humorous, I found some parts to be unnecessarily vulgar. I think it really comes down to tastes in comedy -- If you like Handler's style of comedy, you will probably enjoy her essays on life experiences. On the other hand, if you don't enjoy Handler's style, this book is surely not for you.

Rating: 5/10