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.
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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. Download or stream Life of the Party: Stories of a Perpetual Man Child by Bert Kreischer. Get 50% off this audiobook at the AudiobooksNow online audio book.
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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 s...more
Published May 27th 2014 by St. Martin's Press
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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!
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 no...more
Mar 25, 2014Shelly Donaghey rated it really liked it
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 perpe...more
Jul 30, 2014
Heidi The Reader rated it
really liked it Shelves: first-reads-giveaway, humor, memoirs, stand-up-comedians
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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 (m...more
Nov 01, 2014Brian's Book Blog rated it it was amazing
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...more
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 amu...more
Apr 23, 2018Quinn rated it it was ok · review of another edition
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....more
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....more
I'm not much for straight up comedy, but I loved his stories. I love the fact that he's self-deprecating and willing to put himself out there. Even though he's obviously a man-child, like he says, I love how honest he is, and how he's obviously just doing his best to make his way through life. There's a kind of bewilderment to him, like 'how did it all come to this?' It's a fun book, and I think it was made better because I listened to it on audiobook, narrated by the author. So it was just like...more
I love Bert, don't get me wrong.
I follow his stand up regularly.
I was hoping this book with be a great addition to his legendary stories, but it is not.
You can easily hear these stories if you listen to his stand up. There really isn't any benefit to reading this book.
This book is, simply, his regular jokes in written form.
'Life of the party' resembles 'I hope they serve beer in hell'
More than my other favourite comedian's books like 'Yes please' by Amy Poelher, 'One More thing' By B.J Nova...more
I am not a Bert fan, but my husband is. I got the audiobook for a road trip to entertain us. The first third of the book was a little too party frat boy for me, but the remainder of the book was actually pretty entertaining. I am pleasantly surprised. But I don't think I would have enjoyed it without Bert's laughing and comments so it was more his storytelling than the actual book that I enjoyed.
May 19, 2017Lindsay rated it liked it · review of another edition
I would recommend this book to certain friends. This book isn't for everyone, but for the people who like Bert Kreischer, or National Lampoon's Vanwilder (which is loosely based off of his college experience), they'd love this book.The best part about this book are Bert's insane stories. He has lived a wild life, that is hard to believe is even possible, but very entertaining.
The audiobook was quite a riot. Just listening to Bert crack up at his own stories and tell it with unrestrained enthusiasm was worth the time. His writing is sufficient for s memoir but the clear strength is the content and his life stories. I'm not sure how fun it would be just to read. Bert is a storyteller and the audiobook is just like one of his standup sessions.
If you cherish political correctness then look elsewhere! This book was a lack luster read and left me with no new insight. But, it does offer some humorous anecdotes - but the brunt of his humor gives off a sexist stereotypical tone. But, so not take my work alone for it. Read with discretion.
This guy is funny! Do yourself a favor and get the audio book version. It's a blast to hear him sincerely laugh at his own material -- precious. He's an aging frat boy with a heart of gold and his tales kick ass. I want more!
This guy is hilarious. I watched his stand up on YouTube and stumbled across his book seems later. Some of his stories are almost impossible to believe but he's a great storyteller and pulls you into his mind.
Feb 15, 2018JANICE STONEBRAKER rated it it was amazing
This really is a funny book, a little 'inappropriate' for anyone sensitive about foul language or frat boys lol, but if you want something silly and totally hilarious.... READ THIS.
I've read this twice in the last few months when I'm having a bad week.
Feb 24, 2019Michelle Currier rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
The machine
If you've seen his Netflix comedy special skip this book. If you've never seen it, buy it. I think Doug Stanhope's books are better because they're longer. Some of Bert's stories are typical, it's the wording that makes them stand out. A must have for any comedy fan.
Jul 15, 2018Franklyn Gonzalez rated it it was amazing
Listened to the audiobook. Entertaining listen! Especially hearing about 'the Machine' and FSU. Bert has brought me to his collection of moments with other comedians and the camaraderie he had with them. A few laughs here and there.
Hilarious!! My favorite comedian memoire so far!!
I became a fan watching 'The Machine's standup routine. This book keeps the stories going in the same vein. Very funny. Just hope my kids never read it. At least until they are out of college.
Dec 22, 2018Carly rated it really liked it · review of another edition
I love when the content and the delivery are both funny on an audiobook. Bert's side commentary and cracking himself up made it all the better.
His standup is 1000000 times better
Oct 13, 2017Kate Armstrong rated it liked it
Funny, stupid - perfect for an easy read.
Good for a laugh or two. Not for everyone, but I enjoyed it.
Feb 18, 2019David Batten rated it liked it · review of another edition
Funny stories. Not insightful. Kinda crude.
Audiobook is read by the author.
Nov 22, 2017Thomas Pledger rated it really liked it
Hilarious....If you've seen his stand up bit about the Russian mob, you should read this book
Dec 27, 2018Ashley rated it really liked it · review of another edition
I actually think I enjoyed this more by listening to Bert do the audio version vs if I had read it.
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Dec 19, 2018Mackenzie Mick rated it really liked it
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This may not be for everyone, but it's my brand of humor.
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