This book is definitely enjoyable because Chelsea is so funny, likeable, and a decent writer. The book is in the category "memoir/humor" but I really think that even though it wasn't meant to be, it could be a psychology text too. It's nice that she takes her situation lightly, but she really is psychologically damaged (not saying most people aren't). Her perspective seems a little wack, like it's so normal to her to drink THAT much and have THAT much promiscuous, virtually anonymous sex. To read the book, you would think strangers just walk up to each other, say hello and go have sex. Promiscuity makes me pretty uneasy, and so I took one star off the book for her taking it so lightly.

On this amazon page, a review from Publishers Weekly reads, "Opening with a cute story from when she was seven...." I think the reviewer is missing the point completely. The story was not cute AT ALL. I don't know what purpose Chelsea had in mind when choosing the story (probably just the sex connection), but it reveals much more. It is a glimpse into the larger framework of the really bad parenting (common in our culture) that created the promiscuous alcoholic adult. Hardly a cute story, more of a violent, very psychologically revealing story.

I think Chelsea may be missing the point too, by spinning her wheels searching for a need to be fulfilled over and over, when it is impossible. But hey, she is funny as hell. and she seemed to come around at the end!

This book is definitely enjoyable because Chelsea is so funny, likeable, and a decent writer. The book is in the category "memoir/humor" but I really think that even though it wasn't meant to be, it could be a psychology text too. It's nice that she takes her situation lightly, but she really is psychologically damaged (not saying most people aren't). Her perspective seems a little wack, like it's so normal to her to drink THAT much and have THAT much promiscuous, virtually anonymous sex. To read the book, you would think strangers just walk up to each other, say hello and go have sex. Promiscuity makes me pretty uneasy, and so I took one star off the book for her taking it so lightly.

On this amazon page, a review from Publishers Weekly reads, "Opening with a cute story from when she was seven...." I think the reviewer is missing the point completely. The story was not cute AT ALL. I don't know what purpose Chelsea had in mind when choosing the story (probably just the sex connection), but it reveals much more. It is a glimpse into the larger framework of the really bad parenting (common in our culture) that created the promiscuous alcoholic adult. Hardly a cute story, more of a violent, very psychologically revealing story.

I think Chelsea may be missing the point too, by spinning her wheels searching for a need to be fulfilled over and over, when it is impossible. But hey, she is funny as hell.

I like to watch Chelsea's show, and she has a wry sense of humor; however, the way she conducted herself as a young woman is both frightening and sad. The thought of two underage women constantly drunk and inviting Godess knows whom into their beds, including criminals and absolute undesirables, wreaks of low self esteem, lack of self respect and no boundaries. I have to wonder if young women know they are putting themselves in danger when they get drunk and go home with strangers?? Not to mention diseases???? This lifestyle is not healthy. Think before you leap or read! I don't recommend this book to young women, who may be influenced to behave in unhealthy ways.

I absolutely loved this book!!! Its an easy and extremely funny read!! Some of her stories kept me laughing for days!!!So if your looking for a good laugh I would definetely reccommend this book!!!

not great... I actually liked her newer book better (are you there vodka.. its me Chelsea).. After reading that book first, I was thinking this one had to be even more raunchy... but it wasn't what I expected. It wasn't bad... I enjoy the way she writes. I just was let down after reading the other book first.

I read "Are you there Vodka, It's Me Chelsea?" and loved it so much that I immediately ordered "My Horizontal Life". Chelsea has a brilliant way of telling stories that makes you fell like you are out having a drink with a close friend. Not one to pass on to my grandma but definitely all of my girlfriends!

i purchased this book because i was a huge fan of chelsea handler, and when i recieved it, i tore into it like i was a fat kid, and this book was a box of toaster streudels . . . one page in the entire book made me laugh- the rest were good ideas with too little else. i didn't so little as smirk through the bulk of it, and the filler and one-liners between each major detail were inadequate, and clever at best. nothing progressed in a smooth, and believable manner- the crap tangents seemed to dilute even chelsea's give an s factor when she came back to the main idea. every character was so poorly sketched, the bulk of everything in the book is based on the simplest stereotypes with one or two defining traits- max. which is fine- stereotypes are based on facts, but every character is merely a prop as we watch drunk, soulless, chelsea sketch a short life of doing absolutely nothing. most of the 'insight' and subjective material comes in the form of a very rough joke, or is unnecessary and disjointed, and actually takes away from the idea. did anyone edit this book?

I have really enjoyed Chelsea's books. I am a huge fan of hers. She is so hilarious. I highly recommend her books to anyone and everyone. I can't wait for her to write another book!

It isn't often that I find a book that makes me laugh so much that I couldn't take it anywhere. I also felt obligated to read parts of it aloud to anyone in my family who was nearby. I read the one-star reviews and can only conclude that they actually want to read literature. This isn't it. This is about a girl with no morals who knows it and doesn't care and has a way with words. She rats out herself and her family, which has some mild shock value as well. Really worth it. I want to buy a copy for everybody I know.

Very funny, there were times when I literally laughed out loud. If you like her tv show, get her books.

This is hands down the funniest book I've ever read. Her writing style just oozes creativity. She has a keen observational skill that is just gut-bustingly funny. She's definitely a head above all others. I'm dying to start reading the second book!

This is a hilarious book!! I love every short story she told. Chelsea is really honest about herself in this book. She puts all her craziness out there for people to enjoy it. It is and easy read. Too bad I haven't heard great things about the book that follows this one. However, this book displays well her comedy skills.

Though the book was not laugh out loud funny, it was very entertaining and tough to put down. It's definitely worth a read for those who enjoy humourous tales involving drinking and relationships.

This book is hilarious and entertaining. A great read!!! Couldn't put the book down it was so engaging! Definitely recommend it to anybody!

Chelsea Handler is one funny lady. The title led me to believe it would all be about the details of hook-ups, but it's not. It's SO much more. Super funny, great read and totally a recommend if you have a sense of humor and a need for a light read.

The story of Chelsea hooking up with a midget...and is hilarious. Definitely a book worth reading, and most likely more than once.
I also found this book highly informative and great about sex and relationship I Love You. Now What?: Falling in Love is a Mystery, Keeping It Isn't

Loved the book. It is a really easy read and I found myself not wanting to put it down and laughing out loud in several places. The author has led a very colorful life and describes it very comically.
Other recommendation about sex is I Love You. Now What?: Falling in Love is a Mystery, Keeping It Isn't

Chelsea's smart, funny and raunchy in a hold nothing back sort of way that makes you wonder what Mae West might be like if she were around today. This is exactly what a collection of fictional comedic vignettes should be.
I also recommend my favorite self-help book about love I Love You. Now What?: Falling in Love is a Mystery, Keeping It Isn't

I laughed out loud so many times while reading this book. Chelsea Handler's wit and sense of humor are refreshing.

the few times i caught the chelsea lately show, i never found her funny. after picking up this book during a trip to the bookstore, i couldn't put it down. like the title of my review says, i was literally laughing out loud! surely people must've wondered what was wrong with me while sitting on the stationary bike at the gym with book in hand. it's sooooo funny... so much so that i just placed an order for her other book.

I got caught laughing outloud many times!! A must read! If you like Chelsea you will love this book. Not only are her situations funny but her outlook on people including herself are down right brutally funny!

You don't want to put this book down. You could have the attention span of a flea and still read this book in one sitting. It's that good. Handler is on the cutting edge and will pave the way for many female writers in the future. I also recommend my favorite book about sex and the Kama SutraSex and the Perfect Lover: Tao, Tantra, and the Kama Sutra

My best friend and I read this individually, but still quote it daily! Funniest book I have ever read! Still laughing out loud!

Horizontal Life is a funny book about one woman's journey through various beds. This book is better than I could have expected. It is laugh out loud funny! My favorite book about Sex is Sex and the Perfect Lover: Tao, Tantra, and the Kama Sutra

Hilarious! I laughed and laughed. You gotta love Chelsea. I read this book in 1 day. Loved it!

A refreshing real life Sex & the City meets Tucker Max. I read this book on a plane on the way to Dallas and could not help but laugh out loud. It was fine until the elderly woman next to me asked to see what I was reading and then looked at me like I was a leper.

Editor of Jennifer Winston's women's bestseller How to Snag a Guy and Keep Him Hooked: 99 Ways to Make Him Ache for You

I loved this book! I gag and laugh at this book and read stuff out loud to my husband to giggle over as well who sometimes gets the humor and sometimes does not. I think sometimes it simply is a matter of who gets this seriously funny woman. I find her raunchy look at sex simply amazing and funny in a way I love love love! BUY THE BOOK, READ THE BOOK LOVE HER LOVE ME!

Chelsea Handler is great at telling stories. I laughed out loud a lot. She really gets herself into hysterical and sometimes sticky situations. Sounds like she's living a pretty interesting life. I can't wait for a 3rd book...

This book is hilarious! It had me laughing out loud the entire time. It's a must read, for those of you who can handle it.

This book is hilarious. I briefly saw another reviewer's comments on the title of the book and it not necessarily following through with an actual one night stand in many cases. But SO WHAT! The book is great. I adored it and found my self laughing out loud.

A friend of mine told me I just HAD to read this. I had no idea who Chelsea Handler was, but I trusted my friend would not recommend a ridiculous book. This is one of the most ridiculous books I've ever read, but I loved every minute of it. Hilarious!

The book was an easy read...Finished it in a couple of hours... It was funny. Was I ROTF LMAO?... eh..Not realy..But ...it was pleasant and produced some giggles..

Never have I laughed aloud so much while reading a book. Full of good laughs and stories I can definitely relate to. This is a fun book to read.

This book made me laugh out loud.. its great, I would recommend to all who want to enjoy a good book. I just finished with "Are you there, vodka? Its Me, Chelsea" and found it not as funny but still good. Highly recommend both.. Can't wait for her next book.

Skip this book. First of all, it's poorly written. Her stories take off on too many tangents. Secondly, after a while, I grew annoyed that each story was just about the same thing, over and over again. No growth, just one sloppy, drunk night after another with questionable men.

Great read for the beach. I won't be able to look at M&M's the same ever again!

I love Chelsea Handler and have watched her over the years on E! and on Girls Behaving Badly. This book is better than I could have expected. It is laugh out loud funny! Literally! My husband wants to read it after me simply after watching me laugh so hard and reading him a few excerpts. I have people at worked in line to borrow it after him. Love Chelsea, love the book and can't wait to start her new book!

After reading Chelsea Handler's second book (Are you there Vodka? It's me Chelsea), I became an instant fan of her writing. So naturally when I heard that she had another book before, I had to get that one as well. I was not let down at all by her writing in this book either. If you're looking for a quick read kind of book, this is good. If you're also looking for a book to poke fun of having one night stands, buy this book!!!I highly recommend it :)

I have read both of her books and I cannot seriously remember laughing so hard. If you are not offended by much, this is the author for you. I have watched her show and while she is funny on it, her books are what she really wants to say. If you are going to buy a book today, make it either one, but my advice, don't read it in public because your going to look like a jackass laughing so hard by yourself.

Okay, so admittedly, this might not be the great American novel or a stellar piece of literature. BUT...if you are just looking for a great laugh, Chelsea is the place to go. And if you've ever had a one-night stand yourself, or even an awkward sexual encounter of any kind...this book will probably make you feel a lot better about yourself and will make you see the humor in your own situation. It's a great summer read, and perfect for girlfriend roadtrip read-alouds!

This book was pretty funny...Chelsea Handler is hilarious as she tells her outrageous stories... I tell you she is one special person

Chelsea Handler is a scream. This book had me crying I was laughing so hard. What a funny lady this comic is.

Editor of Erica Black's call girl memoir The Call Girl Actress

This book is hilarious. If you like watching Chelsea Handler, this is like reading a transcript from a standup act. I read it in one day, and I wish she would sleep around enough to write a second volume.

Chelsea Handler is one funny gal! Not for kids, but great for adults that would like to read about some wild adventures of a single lady on the prowl.

I've casually enjoyed Chelsea Handler's TV show for some time. She's witty and clever on television, so I thought her book would offer more of the same. Unfortunately, this book changed my perception of Chelsea, and once I finished the book I came away from the experience feeling I wasted my time. Chelsea's experiences really do seem like aimless recollections of a shallow existence. As another reviewer pointed out, her memoir reads like a series of Sex in the City scripts minus the fashion. Unfortunately, Chelsea often comes off as pretentious, vapid, and morally bankrupt. I kept hoping the narrative arc of the book would reveal some growth and personal reflection. Instead, the book continuously chronicled Chelsea's nihilistic existence. Sure there are some humorous moments, but they are too few. Many of Chelsea's recollections focus on her insatiable desire for sex and a general contempt for those who aren't physical specimens. In an attempt to be funny, Chelsea's lack of compassion for others (i.e. her roommate or fellow booze cruise passengers) simply reveals her hollow character. There's little redeeming quality in Chelsea's memoir; for those looking for self-deprecating laughs, a much better choice would be among the works of Laurie Notaro.

This book was hilarious!! I found myself laughing out loud whether reading it at the beach, the pool, a restaurant, or at home. Got a few strange looks, but I lost 5 pounds (just from laughing) while reading this book! LOL!!!

Handler is a train wreck who doesn't know when to stop sharing/lying, although her willingness to take risks and make fun of herself is a key factor in her persona and her success. I'm guessing being the youngest of six kids had a lot to do with it. Like most creative twenty-somethings for whom college and/or traditional employment isn't the obvious choice, it takes her a while to figure out her personal path. I was disappointed by the book, probably because it was so well hyped, and with the exception of a couple of laugh-out-loud moments, I expected it to be funnier than it was. Although I do enjoy Handler as a comedienne, and I would have loved seeing her in the green M&M costume.

This book is exactly what it says.....a book of one night stands!
It's the humor that Chelsea tells the story with. The woman is so funny. I am anxious to finish this one now & move on to her new one.

This book was a great, peppy, funny, summer-read. I found myself thinking back to my days as a single woman, and being able to relate to some of the things she says or situations she's in. She has a very creative, just-plain-funny way of laying it out there. Am now passing my book around the office for others to enjoy. Can't wait to read more from this author!

first of all, i must confess, i'm a guy ... and maybe that's the problem i have with this book.

my appetite to read is usually consumed by world war II, true crime and political-themed books, but i like variety in my reading and add healthy servings of pop-culture, autobiographies and humor to the mix. this book was recommended to me as being "hilarious" and "eye opening" ... so i figured i would read it and be entertained by a woman's perspective of things ... i couldn't finish it soon enough.

to me, this book was nothing but a text version of "sex and the city's" samantha. i'm open-minded when it comes to women and don't have a problem at all with handler's wide-open sexuality (no pun intended) ... the book just wasn't funny and reads more like a girl trying like hell to tell a story like a guy talking to his friends. it was predictable and the recollections appear more embellished to create a disgusting reaction (i did find the skid-mark situation humorous ... until the token panty-eating dog entered the story ... then my eyes rolled)

several years ago, my then-pregnant wife was recommended jenny mccarthy's book about pregnancy, which i also read. mccarthy and handler's books left me with the same feeling ... two gorgeous women, successful comediennes who try too hard being flannel-shirt wearing, beer guzzling, burp and farting machines (kathy griffin is one of the few that can pull this off).