Rating: Dig It!

“Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang” is the latest in a series of hilarious autobiographies from Chelsea Handler. The comedian is well-known for her vulgar and controversial comedic style, which her latest book certainly holds true to. More like a collection of interesting life stories than a chronological biography, Handler’s no-holds-barred book includes anecdotes on topics ranging from her sex life, to growing up Jewish, to the misadventures of her decidedly unique family vacations. While her famous — if not infamous — sense of humor certainly comes across in the book, it can’t quite compare to her sidesplitting stand-up act where her facial expressions and body language really add to her routine. Still, the book is chock full of Handler’s unique brand of wit, sarcasm and irreverent humor that is pure entertainment.

Each chapter recounts some memory or experience that Handler conveys with much hilarity and hyperbole. Although it seems unlikely that Handler was actually vying for a dolphin to house in her new eight-foot fish tank, it’s precisely this combination of humor and cutting sarcasm that makes “Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang” such a success. Throughout the book, Handler describes pranks she pulled on her then-boyfriend and boss, Ted Harbert, who she describes as, “similar to a large toddler, the only difference being he doesn’t cry when he wakes up.” Handler describes her quirky relationship with Harbert in several scenes, interspersed with chronicles of her ridiculous office antics and unusual collection of friends.

Aside from its hilarity, the best part about this book is that it can be picked up anytime you’re in the mood for a good laugh and read in bits and pieces. Although the book isn’t exactly intellectual, it’s certainly entertaining and light-hearted, making it a perfect pick-me-up.