My Point...and I Do Have One

I had just read a couple "heavy" books and wanted something easy and fun to read so I thought, I love Ellen, I'll try her book. Big mistake! Apparently writing a good book and having a good talk show are two different skill sets. Ellen is great on her show, the book not so much. I thought she would talk about her life and relate some funny stories. This book was just pointless ramblings and most if it didn't even make sense. Towards the end of the book, she kept going on about how her contract stipulated that she must write at least 60, 000 words for the book. I wish her publisher would have agreed to 10,000 words so we could have all been put out of the misery of reading this book sooner. Sorry Ellen, from now on I will stick to your show.

Well, with a book by Ellen Degeneres, how could it be anything but a really fun ride? I read this on the plane to our vacation (another really fun ride!), and I’m sure I startled more than one passenger with my LOLs from this great read.One thing I really appreciated was Ellen’s authenticity. With celebrities we never know if what we see is what they really are, but I felt like I got a better glimpse into the real Ellen....who seems to be as much a character behind the scenes as she is in the spotlight. Thanks for lifting us up into that higher realm of laughter, Ellen, in this book and otherwise. It’s a glorious gift you give so generously, and it’s a lot of fun to receive.

Very disappointed. I’m a real Ellen Fan. Was hoping for some of her humorous wisdom, maybe some tips to get people through a tough time. Words of kindness or inspiration for my granddaughter who is exploring her role in life. It was nothing but silly, shallow comments.

In an ironic twist, the title is sadly misleading. In a group of essays that seem to exist mostly as filler, Degeneres, who is usually so funny in her stand-up routines, absolutely misses the target on her first humor collection. There isn't a single essay that is good all the way through. There is a running gag about club soda that is amusing, and a chapter on human behavior is likewise entertaining. Degeneres rambles on in a way that is irritating, and many of her observations are strangely dull. Much of what the author has to say is a few beats off from funny, and the chapters containing lists are staggeringly dry and achingly boring. Reading through this was like reading a slightly silly textbook. Eyes passed over words, and while comprehending them, did not find them interesting. What a major disappointment from a talent who has proven herself to be a remarkable addition to the field of comedy, but who must have lost some of her humor in the translation from stage to the written word.

This book was HILARIOUS .......the first chapter or 2. THEN, I'm afraid it got a bit monotonous. Everything was a joke in "Ellen" style. I expected more of her early years as was in the first chapter. I was disappointed the book didn't have more of her early life growing up. BUT.......it was written in the beginning of her career so maybe I should have bought a later writing. Even so, I still love Ellen's humor and spunk.

One of Ellen's first memoirs. A hilarious read that will keep you laughing!

Ellen is definitely a unique and funny woman who makes the daily observations most people have funnier. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone who enjoys comedy and reading.

I was expecting something else but it was great. You learn a lot and can see her humor in situations.

ok so i'm about 20 years too late but I have finally read this book. One of those things you keep putting off but never quite getting there.Well I will freely admit it was a mistake me not reading it 20 years ago because I have never laughed so much at a book in my life. I was laughing so hard at some points that I was crying and couldn't read the words. If you haven't read this book I highly recommend that you do. It takes funny to a whole new level. I also now see people in a whole different light. Wanna know why? Read the book.

I love Ellen yet I found this book REALLY hard to read!! She certainly likes to waffle! The title is very apt as after finishing it I’m still not sure what the point of the book was!!

Bought as a gift, was well recieved, thanks

What a fantastic book. Read this within a couple of days and it was hilarious. I just couldn't put it down. Ellen is amazing, so funny and I wish I had Sky so i could watch her show instead of just catching snippets on youtube. Her two other books are already in my Amazon basket to purchase as soon as I have time to read them. Definitely recommend this book to anyone with a sense of humour. It's Fabulous

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