Why read Life Will Be the Death of Me?

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “This will be one of your favorite books of all time. Through her intensely vulnerable, honest, and hilarious reflections, Chelsea shows us more than just her insides. She shows us ourselves.”—Amy Schumer

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Why read it?

1 author picked Life Will Be the Death of Me as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Susan Hartzler

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I found myself connecting to this book so deeply — even though our lives couldn’t be more different. Chelsea Handler’s blend of bold audacity and raw honesty is magnetic.
What truly pulled me in, though, was how she writes about loving her dogs, being a single woman forging her path in her own way, and showing up for herself with no apologies. Her commitment to living life on her terms, loving her canine family, and embracing vulnerability felt so familiar and so inspiring.

She doesn’t gloss over the hard parts — the breakups, the therapy, the search for meaning —…

From Susan's 3 favorite reads in 2025.