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Life of the Party: Stories of a Perpetual Man-Child
A collection of outrageous stories by the standup comic, TV host, and inspiration for the movie National Lampoon's Van Wilder.
Bert Kreischer doesn't know how to say "no." If he did, he wouldn't have gotten himself mixed up with a group of Russian mobsters on a class trip to Moscow, earning him his nickname: "The Machine." He wouldn't have wrestled with a bear or swum with sharks on national television. He wouldn't have (possibly) smoked PCP with a star of Saturday Night Live. And he wouldn't have been named the Number One Partier in the Nation by Rolling Stone, inspired the movie National Lampoon's Van Wilder, or performed standup to sellout crowds across the country.
The stories Kreischer shares in Life of the Party are a guidebook on how not to grow up. From his fraternity days at Florida State University, to his rise as a standup, to his marriage and first brushes with fatherhood, Kreischer shows you a path that may not lead you to maturity or personal growth. But it will lead you to a shitload of fun.
Bert Kreischer doesn't know how to say "no." If he did, he wouldn't have gotten himself mixed up with a group of Russian mobsters on a class trip to Moscow, earning him his nickname: "The Machine." He wouldn't have wrestled with a bear or swum with sharks on national television. He wouldn't have (possibly) smoked PCP with a star of Saturday Night Live. And he wouldn't have been named the Number One Partier in the Nation by Rolling Stone, inspired the movie National Lampoon's Van Wilder, or performed standup to sellout crowds across the country.
The stories Kreischer shares in Life of the Party are a guidebook on how not to grow up. From his fraternity days at Florida State University, to his rise as a standup, to his marriage and first brushes with fatherhood, Kreischer shows you a path that may not lead you to maturity or personal growth. But it will lead you to a shitload of fun.
256 pages, Hardcover
First published May 27, 2014
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April 22, 2014
Let me warn you about this book—Don’t let your children, especially if they are currently college students, read this. Ever!
That is, unless you have aspirations of your offspring appearing on Comedy Central someday, or you really want to spend as much hard earned money as you can for their never ending college education and antics thereof.
Kreischer definitely was the “Life of the Party” as the front cover of his book proudly proclaims. Yes, he definitely has many stories about life as a perpetual man-child to tell and they will probably keep you wanting to read more after you start. Even if some parts repel you from wanting to turn to the next page. (There is the story of how he finally got elected to a responsible position in his fraternity publicly take a dump on a pizza box, naked.)
Living life large, he was truly lucky to get a break when his school was named the top college party school and he was called by Rolling Stone magazine for an interview about it’s status. Naturally, he answered the said phone called stoned to the gills.
Kreischer says he loved attention. When he talks about his childhood the material seems to glow upon mentioning the rush he received from the reaction of those watching
Some of the stories just don’t seem believable such as when he partied with the spies of the Soviet Union or when he wrestled a bear for the show Hurt Bert, but there you are, some people just seem to lead a bigger-than-life life.
Yeah, he was wild, and fun. Just as we all want to be. Popular for being the odd, crazy one who didn’t finish college, but got rich doing what he loved to do, just as many people hope to do, but don’t have the guts or the connections. I mean, what if Rolling Stone had called his roommate, not him? Whose book would we be reading now? Think about it.
Life of the Party is about a guy who couldn’t say no, how he was and still somewhat is, a great American wild guy, and always strove to be that fun guy at the party. But there is always a time when a real-life Peter Pan grows up and the same thing happened to Bert. The end of the book talks about being married with children and how he is now “a dad, first and foremost.” Which made all the other chapters a bit more acceptable to read.
So, if you do let your college aged kid read this book, have them start on the last page, ok? You will be better off, trust me.
That is, unless you have aspirations of your offspring appearing on Comedy Central someday, or you really want to spend as much hard earned money as you can for their never ending college education and antics thereof.
Kreischer definitely was the “Life of the Party” as the front cover of his book proudly proclaims. Yes, he definitely has many stories about life as a perpetual man-child to tell and they will probably keep you wanting to read more after you start. Even if some parts repel you from wanting to turn to the next page. (There is the story of how he finally got elected to a responsible position in his fraternity publicly take a dump on a pizza box, naked.)
Living life large, he was truly lucky to get a break when his school was named the top college party school and he was called by Rolling Stone magazine for an interview about it’s status. Naturally, he answered the said phone called stoned to the gills.
Kreischer says he loved attention. When he talks about his childhood the material seems to glow upon mentioning the rush he received from the reaction of those watching
Some of the stories just don’t seem believable such as when he partied with the spies of the Soviet Union or when he wrestled a bear for the show Hurt Bert, but there you are, some people just seem to lead a bigger-than-life life.
Yeah, he was wild, and fun. Just as we all want to be. Popular for being the odd, crazy one who didn’t finish college, but got rich doing what he loved to do, just as many people hope to do, but don’t have the guts or the connections. I mean, what if Rolling Stone had called his roommate, not him? Whose book would we be reading now? Think about it.
Life of the Party is about a guy who couldn’t say no, how he was and still somewhat is, a great American wild guy, and always strove to be that fun guy at the party. But there is always a time when a real-life Peter Pan grows up and the same thing happened to Bert. The end of the book talks about being married with children and how he is now “a dad, first and foremost.” Which made all the other chapters a bit more acceptable to read.
So, if you do let your college aged kid read this book, have them start on the last page, ok? You will be better off, trust me.
December 19, 2018
This book was so funny! If you like his stand up then you will love this book. I dont think I could have laughed any harder! He gives the best descriptions of things that I feel like I was there. I could read this all day everyday!
September 9, 2020
3.5 stars, rounded up to 4.
First and foremost, listen to this as an audiobook!! He’s a stand up comedian who excels at telling stories - so the audiobook is an obvious choice. Listening to Bert tell his own hilarious and ridiculous stories makes the entire book. He retells “The Machine” story - in depth, which is amazing! Another good one he tells is about his and LeeAnn’s honeymoon. I swear, he could honestly probably read a phone book and he would still make me laugh. If you’re a big fan of Bert Kreischer’s comedy, then you’ll like this book (if you’re not, you won’t).
First and foremost, listen to this as an audiobook!! He’s a stand up comedian who excels at telling stories - so the audiobook is an obvious choice. Listening to Bert tell his own hilarious and ridiculous stories makes the entire book. He retells “The Machine” story - in depth, which is amazing! Another good one he tells is about his and LeeAnn’s honeymoon. I swear, he could honestly probably read a phone book and he would still make me laugh. If you’re a big fan of Bert Kreischer’s comedy, then you’ll like this book (if you’re not, you won’t).
September 11, 2019
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July 6, 2023
3.5*
Mostly filled with stories from his stand up specials, I'd recommend you skip this one and just watch the specials where the stories are told more effectively. It's fine, and the audiobook is enjoyable enough, but Burt's just funnier with an audience.
Mostly filled with stories from his stand up specials, I'd recommend you skip this one and just watch the specials where the stories are told more effectively. It's fine, and the audiobook is enjoyable enough, but Burt's just funnier with an audience.
July 30, 2014
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When writing a book this outrageous, the author walks a thin, but very real, line between the vulgar and hysterical. Kreischer did an excellent job of finding the perfect balance. In a no-holds-barred style and with plenty of profanity, he puts you directly into his alcohol and drug-fueled existence. It is one wild ride.
I shamefacedly laughed quite a bit throughout even though I thought some of the antics (mainly the ones perpetrated by his friends) were more psychotic than funny. Somehow, even though he's directly involved, Kreischer seems to have this air of innocence about him- as if he walks, talks, and lives among these depraved, high, and ridiculous people but isn't a part of it. Occasionally, I had a feeling like he was peering out of the pages of the book at me with a look like "Can you believe these people?!". And, sometimes, I really couldn't.
That's not to say that he's totally angelic or doesn't have his own low moments. Chapter 10 (CP) where he talks about dating a girl with cerebral palsy was especially cringe-worthy. I'm hoping that some of these women that he tells stories about don't know that he's written book or that he at least warned them that they were going to be in it. Otherwise, some pretty personal and raw stuff is now out there floating around for everybody to read. On the other hand, he's a comedian and they use their lives in their bits all the time. I suppose they knew what they were getting into with him.
Just when Kreischer's life can't get any more outrageous, he closes the book with a story about his daughter and his evolving role in life as a responsible husband and father. It was the perfect way to end a remarkable debauch and, actually, a pretty strong bridge if he wants to pen another book about being a father and keeping his sense of humor through the ups and downs. I enjoyed this a lot. Fans of Chelsea Handler, Patton Oswalt, and Adam Corolla may really like his wild story telling style and unique, borderline vulgar, sense of humor.
When writing a book this outrageous, the author walks a thin, but very real, line between the vulgar and hysterical. Kreischer did an excellent job of finding the perfect balance. In a no-holds-barred style and with plenty of profanity, he puts you directly into his alcohol and drug-fueled existence. It is one wild ride.
I shamefacedly laughed quite a bit throughout even though I thought some of the antics (mainly the ones perpetrated by his friends) were more psychotic than funny. Somehow, even though he's directly involved, Kreischer seems to have this air of innocence about him- as if he walks, talks, and lives among these depraved, high, and ridiculous people but isn't a part of it. Occasionally, I had a feeling like he was peering out of the pages of the book at me with a look like "Can you believe these people?!". And, sometimes, I really couldn't.
That's not to say that he's totally angelic or doesn't have his own low moments. Chapter 10 (CP) where he talks about dating a girl with cerebral palsy was especially cringe-worthy. I'm hoping that some of these women that he tells stories about don't know that he's written book or that he at least warned them that they were going to be in it. Otherwise, some pretty personal and raw stuff is now out there floating around for everybody to read. On the other hand, he's a comedian and they use their lives in their bits all the time. I suppose they knew what they were getting into with him.
Just when Kreischer's life can't get any more outrageous, he closes the book with a story about his daughter and his evolving role in life as a responsible husband and father. It was the perfect way to end a remarkable debauch and, actually, a pretty strong bridge if he wants to pen another book about being a father and keeping his sense of humor through the ups and downs. I enjoyed this a lot. Fans of Chelsea Handler, Patton Oswalt, and Adam Corolla may really like his wild story telling style and unique, borderline vulgar, sense of humor.
April 23, 2018
2.5 / 5 stars
On one hand:
A number of the stories are laugh-out-loud funny, especially the one about, "The Machine." The scenarios the author either finds himself in and/or actively creates generally fall somewhere between outlandish and outrageous; given that the author reports that he has made a career and a life of, "saying yes to everything," this makes sense.
On the other hand:
The self-proclaimed, "perpetual man-child," expresses a lot of regressive views about gender, sexuality, race, etc. Toxic masculinity abounds in this book, with only occasional commentary from the writer that, in hindsight, a given situation was, "fucked up."
Conclusion:
This book is worth a read / listen if you like the author, or if you want to read the memoir of someone who has lived a very full life, with the caveat that the telling comes with a lot of baggage (see: "the other hand," above). Ultimately, that's why I landed on the score that I did: the stories are interesting, but I couldn't look past how they were told.
On one hand:
A number of the stories are laugh-out-loud funny, especially the one about, "The Machine." The scenarios the author either finds himself in and/or actively creates generally fall somewhere between outlandish and outrageous; given that the author reports that he has made a career and a life of, "saying yes to everything," this makes sense.
On the other hand:
The self-proclaimed, "perpetual man-child," expresses a lot of regressive views about gender, sexuality, race, etc. Toxic masculinity abounds in this book, with only occasional commentary from the writer that, in hindsight, a given situation was, "fucked up."
Conclusion:
This book is worth a read / listen if you like the author, or if you want to read the memoir of someone who has lived a very full life, with the caveat that the telling comes with a lot of baggage (see: "the other hand," above). Ultimately, that's why I landed on the score that I did: the stories are interesting, but I couldn't look past how they were told.
December 12, 2020
If your personality is demonstrative of the frat boy stereotype, I highly recommend reading this. If you’re literally anyone else, skip over this title.
February 21, 2025
Life of the Party
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## The Book in 1 Sentence
Bert's stand-up comedy and stories are laid bare in this book about the stupidity and self-assessed man-child events in his life.
## Brief Review
The short of this is that this book isn't for everyone. Much like his comedy, these stories can be crass and graphic, but if you keep yourself open-minded, and you don't mind a more language than Captain America has ever heard, then you can find some hysterical stories.
## Why I Read this book
Some of his stories in his Standup specials are amazing and the fact that he has a book is crazy. His stand-ups include [[Bert Kreischer The Machine]], [[Bert Kreischer Secret Time]], [[Bert Kreischer Hey Big Boy]], [[Bert Kreischer Razzle Dazzle]].
## In-Depth Review (Favorite Quotes)
This book isn't the greatest story telling; however, if you listen to the book on audible, you get him telling the story which feels like an extended stand-up special.
The book writing isn't the greatest. I mean, it is a product of the Florida Education System, which I understand is terrible speaking that I am also a partial product of that as well. There are just some leaps in knowledge and some knowledge expectations that you have to understand parts of the story.
I don't have anything else to say.
## [Rating](https://epicscreentime.com/rating-rules)
There isn't a lot I can say about this book. It is just a collection of stories that are either up your alley or it isn't. I found it entertaining, especially when he said something not in the book along the lines of "I can't believe I wrote this" while laughing. This is going to be a split rating. I was highly entertained so for that I am going to give it an eight. The book overall though is probably a 6 since there is NOTHING of value in the book, and it isn't the best written book.
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## The Book in 1 Sentence
Bert's stand-up comedy and stories are laid bare in this book about the stupidity and self-assessed man-child events in his life.
## Brief Review
The short of this is that this book isn't for everyone. Much like his comedy, these stories can be crass and graphic, but if you keep yourself open-minded, and you don't mind a more language than Captain America has ever heard, then you can find some hysterical stories.
## Why I Read this book
Some of his stories in his Standup specials are amazing and the fact that he has a book is crazy. His stand-ups include [[Bert Kreischer The Machine]], [[Bert Kreischer Secret Time]], [[Bert Kreischer Hey Big Boy]], [[Bert Kreischer Razzle Dazzle]].
## In-Depth Review (Favorite Quotes)
This book isn't the greatest story telling; however, if you listen to the book on audible, you get him telling the story which feels like an extended stand-up special.
The book writing isn't the greatest. I mean, it is a product of the Florida Education System, which I understand is terrible speaking that I am also a partial product of that as well. There are just some leaps in knowledge and some knowledge expectations that you have to understand parts of the story.
I don't have anything else to say.
## [Rating](https://epicscreentime.com/rating-rules)
There isn't a lot I can say about this book. It is just a collection of stories that are either up your alley or it isn't. I found it entertaining, especially when he said something not in the book along the lines of "I can't believe I wrote this" while laughing. This is going to be a split rating. I was highly entertained so for that I am going to give it an eight. The book overall though is probably a 6 since there is NOTHING of value in the book, and it isn't the best written book.
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April 5, 2022
Acabei agora e gente... eu já vi vários espectáculos do Bert portanto não é surpresa nenhuma para mim mas tipo, nenhuma mesmo 🤣 que o audiobook do livro dele seja o verdadeiro e puro caos!
Ele diz coisas que não estão no livro, arrotos, lança-se às gargalhadas enquanto está a narrar, manda pastar publicamente o professor de Creative Writing que o chumbou na universidade, desapertar calças porque estava a ficar desconfortável tanto tempo sentado, as filhas pequeninas a ler partes do livro... 🤌 it's exactly what I needed!
Em audiobook é apenas 5 horas, comecei hoje de manhã enquanto fui às compras e foi a minha companhia enquanto tratava da minha vida glamorosa aqui de casa.
Uma excelente e péssima escolha porque estando em casa está tudo... mas enquanto estava na loja, AINDA BEM que estava de máscara porque estava sempre a rir e tinha que suprimir gargalhadas! #passeipormaluquinha
Por favor... quem ouve audiobooks, por favor ouçam este caos de livro 🤣
Se precisarem de algo engraçado para vos acompanhar... o Bert é excelente opção!
[Opinião temporária: que é como quem diz, escrevi umas linhas assim rapidinho, quando decidir fazer a opinião como deve ser, venho cá actualizar]
Ele diz coisas que não estão no livro, arrotos, lança-se às gargalhadas enquanto está a narrar, manda pastar publicamente o professor de Creative Writing que o chumbou na universidade, desapertar calças porque estava a ficar desconfortável tanto tempo sentado, as filhas pequeninas a ler partes do livro... 🤌 it's exactly what I needed!
Em audiobook é apenas 5 horas, comecei hoje de manhã enquanto fui às compras e foi a minha companhia enquanto tratava da minha vida glamorosa aqui de casa.
Uma excelente e péssima escolha porque estando em casa está tudo... mas enquanto estava na loja, AINDA BEM que estava de máscara porque estava sempre a rir e tinha que suprimir gargalhadas! #passeipormaluquinha
Por favor... quem ouve audiobooks, por favor ouçam este caos de livro 🤣
Se precisarem de algo engraçado para vos acompanhar... o Bert é excelente opção!
[Opinião temporária: que é como quem diz, escrevi umas linhas assim rapidinho, quando decidir fazer a opinião como deve ser, venho cá actualizar]
August 6, 2025
I don’t really know how to rate this book. I’ll give it a 3.5/5. At times I thought it was downright hilarious; at others, I was really unimpressed. I didn’t know Bert before this book either. It’s definitely bro humor, and he is very up front about that. He also kind of makes fun of himself for that which is what makes it funny. In the beginning, he laughs at the things that he is reading, saying things like “omg I forgot I wrote this- I’m such a bad person”. I dunno - I’d even read it again…
The chapter about him losing his virginity was SO funny.
The chapter about him losing his virginity was SO funny.
March 14, 2023
Listened to audiobook and was cracking up at his adlibs. Such a fun book
December 30, 2023
Listened to this in less than a day! It was absolutely hilarious, and the best part is Bert’s laughter while telling his stories.
June 22, 2024
This was a funny audio book to listen to while working out. It's basically one of his stand-up shows in an audio book format
March 27, 2025
Review by a Guy Who saw Bert as His Spirit Animal During an LSD Med Session
Life of the Party isn’t just a book. It’s a cannonball into the deep end of wild nights, bad ideas, and the kind of stories you only survive if the universe owes you a favor. Bert Kreischer doesn’t just tell tales—he confesses them, laughing the whole way through like the hangover’s still chasing him.
Reading this felt like listening to your funniest, drunkest friend recall something absolutely illegal at brunch—except the friend is a professional, and brunch is somehow in Russia.
Kreischer owns his chaos. No apologies. No fake redemption arc. Just raw, ridiculous humanity on display—wrapped in keg foam and heart. It made me want to write louder. To live even more recklessly. To lean all the way in.
And yeah—I may have written my own collection of shirtless, half-true travel tales (Dark & Stormy Nights, for the curious). But Bert? Bert’s the reason I stopped trying to clean them up.
5 out of 5 stories you probably shouldn’t tell your kids.
Life of the Party isn’t just a book. It’s a cannonball into the deep end of wild nights, bad ideas, and the kind of stories you only survive if the universe owes you a favor. Bert Kreischer doesn’t just tell tales—he confesses them, laughing the whole way through like the hangover’s still chasing him.
Reading this felt like listening to your funniest, drunkest friend recall something absolutely illegal at brunch—except the friend is a professional, and brunch is somehow in Russia.
Kreischer owns his chaos. No apologies. No fake redemption arc. Just raw, ridiculous humanity on display—wrapped in keg foam and heart. It made me want to write louder. To live even more recklessly. To lean all the way in.
And yeah—I may have written my own collection of shirtless, half-true travel tales (Dark & Stormy Nights, for the curious). But Bert? Bert’s the reason I stopped trying to clean them up.
5 out of 5 stories you probably shouldn’t tell your kids.
July 8, 2023
As ridiculous as I hoped. Also there was a significant gap between him writing this and recording the audio book, so lots of the jokes make him laugh because he forgot about them. It’s the best.
October 9, 2025
Really funny. I love his standup and to read his life stories was a lot of fun.
May 31, 2022
3.5 stars. Funny although a bit superficial. There's really not enough here...and other than the last chapter, there's not a lot of introspection on his past behavior.
November 8, 2014
DISCLAIMER: I am a HUGE Bert fan, from his stand-up to his ridiculous TV shows (Hurt Bert, Trip Flip), to his podcast. Actually, his podcast is where I heard that he had written a book. I'm a HUGE fan of comedians who write books, especially books like this--where he basically tells stories about things that have happened in his life. Honestly, these could all be stand-up bits, if he were a Mike Birbiglia (also amazing book: Sleepwalk With Me) or a Bill Cosby.
Now, on Bert's podcast he mentioned how awful the audiobook of this was, but to be honest, it made it for me. I NEEDED to hear these stories told in Bert's giggly and giddy voice. I just love hearing someone get into a story that they wrote down and lived. Kreischer is one of those dudes that he opens himself up to you and you just feel like you can really connect with him.
Yes, there are nasty stories in here (pizza box), and absolutely hysterical tales too (The Machine), there is some heartwarming stories too--with just enough "what the hell is wrong with me" added to it to make it funny again.
If you are a Bert Kreischer fan, read this... even better, get the audiobook, numerous times he breaks the "narrator" role and goes off--so funny. If you are a fan of OUTRAGEOUS stories, this book is also for you.
Now, on Bert's podcast he mentioned how awful the audiobook of this was, but to be honest, it made it for me. I NEEDED to hear these stories told in Bert's giggly and giddy voice. I just love hearing someone get into a story that they wrote down and lived. Kreischer is one of those dudes that he opens himself up to you and you just feel like you can really connect with him.
Yes, there are nasty stories in here (pizza box), and absolutely hysterical tales too (The Machine), there is some heartwarming stories too--with just enough "what the hell is wrong with me" added to it to make it funny again.
If you are a Bert Kreischer fan, read this... even better, get the audiobook, numerous times he breaks the "narrator" role and goes off--so funny. If you are a fan of OUTRAGEOUS stories, this book is also for you.
January 1, 2021
I guess this book is entertaining of you are into Bert's "career". Thankfully I have learned better and am now wholly disgusted by Bert, and this type of man in general. (Yeah I know, he is a dad and a husband and blah blah blah. Those are not reasons to support him IMO)
I read this book while getting into the J.R. podcast and went on a VERY deep dive through the works of his whole crew for years. That dive eventually washed the rosey fog from my eyes and left me with a clear view that Bert and his buddies are all disgusting misogynistic transphobic posturing shit smears.
My synopsis: A super privileged rich white male parties to excess, travels abroad, and manages to stumble upward in life with seemingly little to no effort or talent.
Bert's confidence will almost fool you into giving his story value, but a deeper look leaves me lacking.
I have seen the stand-up, listened to the podcasts, heard the interviews....this is not an uninformed opinion so don't reply at me trying to defend Bert. It won't change my mind.
I read this book while getting into the J.R. podcast and went on a VERY deep dive through the works of his whole crew for years. That dive eventually washed the rosey fog from my eyes and left me with a clear view that Bert and his buddies are all disgusting misogynistic transphobic posturing shit smears.
My synopsis: A super privileged rich white male parties to excess, travels abroad, and manages to stumble upward in life with seemingly little to no effort or talent.
Bert's confidence will almost fool you into giving his story value, but a deeper look leaves me lacking.
I have seen the stand-up, listened to the podcasts, heard the interviews....this is not an uninformed opinion so don't reply at me trying to defend Bert. It won't change my mind.
August 31, 2022
You’d be super entertaining for 15 year olds. Was looking for something light in our dark world. Guess I rewatch Monty Python
September 12, 2014
To be honest, I hated this book. I kept reading because I hoped it would get better; I hoped that there would be some redeeming quality in Bert Kreischer or a revelation about his life. There wasn't. This book is basically all about Mr. Kreischer's frat boy lifestyle (even as an adult) and how partying basically got him to where he is today. It seems to say "you can be successful and famous, ignore responsibility, and party hard". As the title suggests, he is a "prepetual man-child" and it is not endearing.
August 1, 2022
The way Bert giggles at himself and his ridiculousness while he’s reading the book just cracked me up. His stories are amusing to me, someone who did her share of college drinking but didn’t go THAT hard lol. This was a funny and easy listen/read and at times a little cringey.
February 10, 2015
Hilarious. Check out the Audible version
September 2, 2019
Hilarious! Read by Bert Kreischer, some of the best moments are when he breaks away from the text of the book because he is cracking himself up about what he had written. Great listen.
June 4, 2023
Bert Kreisher has become one of my all-time favorite comedians. I have rewatched each of his Netflix specials numerous times and love finding his bits on youtube as well. If you’re going to read this, get the audio book. As with his stand up, Bert cracks himself up as he rereads his own words; which in itself is hysterical. I loved hearing even more details about his road to success and look forward to watching his other shows for comedy central and the travel channel that I have not seen before, since I don’t watch cable television. The only negative I have with his book, and often other comedian’s books, is he didn’t make the leap to author. There are very few comedians that approach writing a book any different than their comedy routine. Books should have a more linear flow, allowing readers to visualize the change in time. The skipping around and leaving out massive chunks of time is fine for standup, but clunky for in this format. While I loved the retelling of him meeting Will Smith and Kreischer’s fear that Smith was going to rape him… the next chapter shouldn’t have been his wedding to LeeAnn. Where did they meet? How did he go from being the party king, sleeping around with anyone and anything (mattresses included), to a loyal and devoted husband? Bert, tell me that story in your next book! That all said, 5 stars for the countless laughs!!
March 15, 2017
When a book's first sentence is "Bong hits are like strippers: they're best when shared with a group of friends.", you know you're in for a wild ride.
I've seen Bert Kreischer on the History Channel before (If you've read this you'll get my joke) and somehow, I'm not really sure exactly, I stumbled across this memoir of his. Personally, I found his stories hilarious. While none of these activities he describes or choices he made I would personally engage in, his way of telling the stories was amusing and filled me with constant laughter.
My favorite story in this memoir has to do with the first time Bert felt up a girl, back in seventh grade. Here's the excerpt:
Other funny highlights include using World War II to describe a sexual conquest ("I felt like a World War II soldier dropped on Omaha Beach without ever having seen either combat training...or a beach"), and his wife taking Xanax and downing a pitcher of margaritas not realizing she was pregnant (the doctor said that as long as it's not a lifestyle type of thing the baby will be fine). There's also a great story towards the end about Bert's honeymoon with his life LeAnn.
I'm not one to read many memoirs, but as I read more in the years to come I'm sure this one will stick out as the most humorous.
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I've seen Bert Kreischer on the History Channel before (If you've read this you'll get my joke) and somehow, I'm not really sure exactly, I stumbled across this memoir of his. Personally, I found his stories hilarious. While none of these activities he describes or choices he made I would personally engage in, his way of telling the stories was amusing and filled me with constant laughter.
My favorite story in this memoir has to do with the first time Bert felt up a girl, back in seventh grade. Here's the excerpt:
The first time I ever felt up a girl was in seventh-grade study hall, in front of three other classmates, two of whom were girls. It was Truth or Dare, and I was dared to feel up Gwen Cohen. She giggled, I giggled, and the others looked at me as if I were holden a golden tit. I walked out of that classroom a man. A few minutes later I realized that my sexual conquest wasn't so much a conquest as it was a forfeiture of land. Gwen had been dared to let me fee her up and I had been dared to do it. I was no god, more a false prophet. Still, it was an amazing fodder for middle-school gossip. By the end of the day, everyone, including my teachers, knew what happened. I watched my newfound manhood turn into boyhood humiliation as they told my mom in the parking lot while I waited in the car. Needless to say that was the longest ride home ever.
Other funny highlights include using World War II to describe a sexual conquest ("I felt like a World War II soldier dropped on Omaha Beach without ever having seen either combat training...or a beach"), and his wife taking Xanax and downing a pitcher of margaritas not realizing she was pregnant (the doctor said that as long as it's not a lifestyle type of thing the baby will be fine). There's also a great story towards the end about Bert's honeymoon with his life LeAnn.
I'm not one to read many memoirs, but as I read more in the years to come I'm sure this one will stick out as the most humorous.
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July 18, 2017
I love Bert and his comedy, so I loved this book. I have heard some of the stories before but there was more detail in the book which I enjoyed. There are no great life lessons or huge insights, but I laughed out loud a few times and caught myself smiling like a dope while I read it. It was an easy read, and I read it with his voice in my head. At times I could even hear his ridiculous giggle (which I find hilarious). If you aren't familiar with him, I can understand why you might not enjoy it. Bert is the kind of guy I would love to have as a friend, and if I knew him, I would have encouraged him to write this book and share these crazy stories. It's not going to change your life, but it might make you wish you had partied a little harder in your 20s and said Yes to more things in your life.
September 4, 2022
A key factor in how much you enjoy this book is probably how muc you like Bert Kreischer to begin with. I'm a huge fan, so it helps that I can almost hear Bert saying some of the stuff that he writes in the book.
The only downfall that I found is that I was familiar with some of the stories from his stand up specials. That being said, I laughed as I read through them again. I thoroughly enjoyed the book from cover to cover and finished it in about 2 days. It was absolutely worth the read.
I really liked hearing a bit about Bert in his early years and knowing more about some of the antics of his youth. This is an easy read that is incredibly relatable and enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone I know that likes Bert Kreischer.
The only downfall that I found is that I was familiar with some of the stories from his stand up specials. That being said, I laughed as I read through them again. I thoroughly enjoyed the book from cover to cover and finished it in about 2 days. It was absolutely worth the read.
I really liked hearing a bit about Bert in his early years and knowing more about some of the antics of his youth. This is an easy read that is incredibly relatable and enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone I know that likes Bert Kreischer.
August 16, 2023
Bert Kreischer is my favorite comedian and this book definitely did not disappoint! He told so many hilarious stories that haven't been told on stage and I was drawn in to every second! He explains his entrance into performing, some wild times in college at Florida State, gives a more in-depth look into the Machine story, and shares some sweet heartfelt moments about his marriage and daughters.
Definitely a quick read and the audiobook is so much funnier because he inserts his own comments during the reading. His laughter is contagious and it feels just like listening to his podcast.
I highly recommend for Bert fans, although it does contain inappropriate sexual content as well as a lot of cursing, so this may not be appropriate for young teens or children.
Definitely a quick read and the audiobook is so much funnier because he inserts his own comments during the reading. His laughter is contagious and it feels just like listening to his podcast.
I highly recommend for Bert fans, although it does contain inappropriate sexual content as well as a lot of cursing, so this may not be appropriate for young teens or children.
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