Author: Chelsea Handler
Pages: 255
Publication: October, 2013
Summary: Wherever Chelsea Handler travels, one thing is certain: she always ends up in the land of the ridiculous. Now, in this uproarious collection, she sneaks her sharp wit through airport security and delivers her most absurd and hilarious stories ever.
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. [summary from goodreads]
My Thoughts: What really made me pick up and buy this book was that (1) I love animals and traveling and this book heavily features both, (2) Chelsea Handler was going to be doing a book signing at my local independent bookstore soon, and (3) I've been a fan of hers for a while yet haven't read any of her books so why not start with a book of travel essays.
Having only known Chelsea as a TV personality, I really enjoyed seeing the world from her point of view and getting to know her through her travel escapades. Funny and witty from the very beginning, this book takes you from safaris in South Africa to skiing through the Swiss Alps and all the way back to exotic Bel Air.
I was laughing the whole time and found myself wishing I had half as much fun when I go on vacation, which is another reason why I love travel books. I find that when I read them I tend to live vicariously through writer's adventures, imagined or not. And Chelsea made it easy for the audience to be sucked in and feel like they were a part of the antics pulled while in these amazing and sometimes ridiculous locations.
A very entertaining and quick read, I am not only inspired to travel more, but I am also inspired to take enjoy life more. Also, I no longer feel bad for how much I spoil my dog based on her kingly treatment of Chunk, one of the most spoiled, adorable dogs I've heard of. My favorite part: the shameful kayak story and anything that had to do with peeing outside. It's this kind of thing that keeps me in stitches because I have the sense of humor of a twelve year-old boy.
I loved the comedy, the writing style, the colored photos (yes there are photos, only adding to the hilarity), and the people in this compilation. Also, can I have a life like this in the future? You know, vacations to exotic places with my friends and family? That's the dream, and it looks like Chelsea Handler is living it.
My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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