Ever read a book that made you laugh so hard you almost forgot you were having an existential crisis? That’s what it feels like reading I’ll Have What She’s Having by Chelsea Handler.
She’s crass. And chaotic. But she’s Chelsea—and somehow, she manages to turn her unfiltered life into a literary happy hour that’s equal parts hilarity and hard truths. And listen, if someone’s going to serve me emotional healing, I prefer it shaken, not stirred, with a heavy pour of sarcasm.
So… What Is She Having?
Short answer? Everything. Fame. Grief. Therapy. Mushrooms. Realizations. Dog drama. Daddy issues. And a generous helping of emotional unraveling—all told in classic Chelsea fashion: zero filter, slightly unhinged, and wildly relatable.
Long answer? This book isn’t just a collection of funny stories from her life (though don’t worry, those are very much here). It’s a reflection of a woman waking up in her 40s and asking herself: “Wait… what the hell am I even doing?” And instead of journaling about it in quiet solitude like the rest of us, Chelsea calls her therapist, books a trip, and processes it on national television. Iconic, really.
The Vibes Are: Chaos with a Side of Clarity
What I love most is that Chelsea doesn’t pretend to have it all figured out. She’s not serving us perfect Pinterest-mom energy. She’s serving “I’m 48, high on edibles, and having a revelation about my childhood trauma” energy—and honestly? I’ll take two.
She lets herself be the mess and the message. That’s what hits. Because life isn’t always neatly wrapped in a bow. Sometimes it’s wrapped in a bathrobe at 3 p.m. while you cry-laugh about your daddy issues over a half-empty bottle of Sauvignon Blanc.
Mental Health, But Make It Brash
There’s something healing about watching someone else fall apart with flair. Chelsea’s journey through therapy, grief, and the sheer “WTF-ness” of getting older makes I’ll Have What She’s Having more than just comedy—it’s catharsis.
She doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff, but she also doesn’t get stuck in it. She keeps moving, keeps growing, and keeps telling it like it is. And that, my friends, is a vibe.
Final Thoughts: I’ll DEFINITELY Have What She’s Having
If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “Is it normal to cry while laughing at a dog video?” or spiral-texting your therapist after one too many realizations—this book is for you.
It’s for the women who are tired of pretending. The ones who are doing the work, messing it up, laughing anyway, and getting back up—bruised, bold, and probably a little hungover.
So yeah, I’ll have what she’s having. And if you’re in your WTF-am-I-doing? era too, maybe you should too.
If you still need to get your copy of I’ll Have What She’s Having by Chelsea Handler, you can get it here on Amazon. Or get it for free when you sign up for a free trial from Audible.
Until next time, keep it brash, keep it bookish, and keep true to you.
In case you missed the last post, “I Caught Feelings… for a Fictional Serial Killer”, you can read it here.
