Life of the Party: Stories of a Perpetual Man-Child

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Life of the Party: Stories of a Perpetual Man-Child is a 2014 memoir by Bert Kreischer, discussing how he came into his career.

Kirkus Reviews stated that the audience was probably majority male and seldom read books. [1]

Reception

Publishers Weekly stated that the book is "a genuinely hilarious look at life in the fast lane" due to "Kreischer's "charm" due to his "affability and self-deprecation". [2]

Kirkus Reviews stated that the book was "sophomoric". [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "LIFE OF THE PARTY". Kirkus Reviews. 2014-04-08. Retrieved 2019-02-16.
  2. "Life of the Party: Stories of a Perpetual Man-Child". Publishers Weekly. 2014-03-17. Retrieved 2019-02-16.