Diary of a Mad Diva

To ask other readers questions about Diary of a Mad Diva , please sign up. Joan at her best. I had a lot of fun reading because I like Joan Rivers and her humour. See 2 questions about Diary of a Mad Diva…. Lists with This Book. Jan 12, Kelly and the Book Boar marked it as to-read. Who knows when or if I'll ever get around to reading this one, but the dedication alone is worth adding it to the list ;. View all 13 comments. Not one laugh-out-loud moment,I guess I am not the right audience for this book.

Tired jokes and I found most of the humor to be just mean spirited. View all 3 comments. Sep 29, Scarlet Cameo rated it really liked it Shelves: This diary is my Christmas gift from Melissa [her daughter] and Cooper [her grandson] and I'm more disappointed than I was on my wedding night when I found that Edgar [her 2nd husband] was half Chineseand not the good half" Joan Rivers Oct 26, Mom rated it did not like it. Okay, I seriously tried to make it to the 50 page rule but I just can't take it anymore. This is the worst book I have ever tried to read.

Vulgar profanity, brutal character defamation, disrespectful statements and sexual innuendos are not and never have been funny. I don't recommend this book to anyone. It is the biggest waste of money I have ever spent on a book. Jan 12, Mark rated it really liked it Recommends it for: Recommended to Mark by: Mrs Rivers herself through her stand up and fashion police.

This book was originally meant for my wife as a Valentines present, however it arrived way to late for that particular day so she ended up with the latest cd from Paulo Nuttini which she has been playing a lot recently. SO lets return to Mrs Rivers diary of , it description on the duskjacket says the following: And where are they today? But the world's other great diarist, Joan Rivers is alive and kicking. And This book was originally meant for my wife as a Valentines present, however it arrived way to late for that particular day so she ended up with the latest cd from Paulo Nuttini which she has been playing a lot recently.

I am quite sure that this particular bit would tickle Joan Rivers sense of wicked humour. As Rivers has an opinion about anybody, anything and herself in a most funny way. Phil fart and that she and Melissa will be hosting the New Years countdown in We all know by now how unlikely that will be unless Melissa does dig up her mum and does present it anyway.

But according to Joan herself Melissa was ready for her death for years as she did have a shovel in the booth of her car in case Joan would keel over. This book is in essence a goodbye of this little feisty lady whose brand of humour was loved by a lot of people and hated by a similar amount of people. I loved her wickedness and snide remarks about anything and anybody, nobody was safe from her remarks including her own person. The only person who never gets any stick at all is her grandson Cooper, the love for him cannot be mistaken in this diary.

SHe was a great grandmum, I ma quite sure. Anybody insulted by her writing should just understand that her brand of humour is not everybody his or her cup of tea, stop bitching and read something else as nobody is forcing you to read her scriptures. It is a great thing to read during this season of all those award shows especially as she is no longer around to cover them. For me as a man she made these red carpets funny to watch and I shall miss he wickedness and sharp observations. Jul 04, Leonel rated it really liked it.

Her comedy has always been irreverent, and this book clearly represents her brand. Nothing and no one is spared, even Anne Frank and Heller Keller. Yes, I know making fun of those two can be really bad taste, but sometimes we just need to laugh at everything and not take things too seriously. In all fairness, she would be the first one to laugh at herself and poke at her worst traits: I do understand how some people may dislike this book, though. If you think Joan is not funny, then I can't even fathom why you would read this book. But if you have liked her, as I have, then there's plenty of things to enjoy here.

You go with your bad self, Joan! Jul 08, Margie Aronowitz rated it it was amazing. I love that she is not politically correct.

She has no sacred cows she talks about everything and anything in this great book. The style is a daily dairy of how she may or may not recall the day. I highly recommend this comedy book to all who have a good sense of humor.

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If you are easily offended then this is not a book for you. My thought is I don't have to laugh at every joke but I like to laugh at most of her jokes. Remember Joan is 80 now she will pr Extremely funny book!!! Remember Joan is 80 now she will probably only write 20 more books before she turns a hundred.

Sep 05, Carole P. Roman rated it it was amazing. I read the book a few weeks ago and was entertained for the night. While some of the humor pressed uncomfortable boundaries, I would push past the things I didn't find particularly funny until I found a "day" in her life that made me smile at her keen observations. Isn't life like that, though?

Our years are filled with all different things, like a smorgasbord that we can pick and choose, and return to savor. I really liked Joan Rivers. Reading her book, was like a window into her fast paced wor I read the book a few weeks ago and was entertained for the night. Reading her book, was like a window into her fast paced world. The daily observations dragged me though her hectic schedule, the things that ticked her off, and the people she loved. I always knew I liked her.

After all, she has been in my living room dozens of times throughout my life from the time I was a little girl. Joan Rivers was only a year older than my mother. I remember rooting for her when she bravely tried to restart her life after it was shattered by the loss of her husband and her career at the same time.

I watched as she reinvented herself in a hostile male dominated environment, creating a whole new industry of red carpet interviewers. It's hard to start over when you're looking at the backside of fifty, competing with fresh young faces.

I admired that she always included her daughter, sharing her success and making it a family affair. It's hard to work with family, and they were gracious to each other. Lastly, I bless her for showing that woman can be important, productive, beautiful, and useful in our youth obsessed society.

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Joan Rivers was a first class act, who lived by her own example. While she did sometimes say something that made me squirm, Yes, the Ann Frank parts were not my favorite , she was groundbreaking in her humor. So, if I had so suffer with one or two jokes that didn't work, the rest was worth it. Aug 01, Brooke Everett rated it did not like it Shelves: It's so, so, so rare that I don't finish a book. I made it to page before I threw in the towel, and it took me 2 weeks to trudge through that much. Sorry, Joan, I usually love you and I think you're hilarious every time you're on Howard Stern, but I just didn't find this that funny.

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And I thought that I hated most things. I know it's all supposed to be a joke but sheesh. The only part that made me laugh out loud was the dedication: I am a proud non-reader of books. Got rid of Facebook today and I feel as free as the woman in the tampon commercial who can go swimming, surfing or cliff diving in spite of her heavy flow. Don't buy this book.

Don't even borrow this book from the library. Don't even read this review. I bought this when Joan Rivers passed away. I really loved her and still think she is a comedic pioneer. But, damn, this book is racist, sexist, homophobic, mean, classist, hateful. That's not even the worst and that's pretty bad. I can forgive almost anything said if it's truly funny but the jokes here were not. I long ago decided that I would not buy anymore books by celebritie Don't buy this book. I long ago decided that I would not buy anymore books by celebrities because they are usually hugely disappointing and then I end up disliking the celebrity.

I should have stuck to my rule. Aug 10, Richelle rated it it was amazing Shelves: I opened this book up to the acknowledgements last night and was literally laughing out loud.. I then read the first diary entry and was almost peeing my pants.. I couldn't stop thinking "I can't believe she's saying this"! Anyways plan on reading once I'm done the walking dead novels! Who doesn't love to laugh?! Anyways I'll write another review once I've finished it..

But in my opinion it already gets 5 stars!! Sep 15, Sheila DeChantal rated it it was ok. I chose to listen to this audio because honestly, I know little of Joan Rivers. With her recent passing, and seeing her books on audible, I thought I should give her a try. I will just say that while at moments she was funny, for the most part she was crude, and cruel and while I wanted to give this one a try, I will not become a fan of her work. The audio reminded me I chose to listen to this audio because honestly, I know little of Joan Rivers.

IMO, Betty sold herself out for this kind of publicity, I do not know when Joan became so crude or if she always has been that way, but this would explain why I never followed her career. I have come to understand really knowing little about this woman that she was a ground breaker for women entering into comedy and being given a voice. Joan Rivers served us well in our history of women stepping into new roles and for that I am grateful.

For more on this review: Rest in peace Joan. Jul 06, Chantal rated it did not like it. I am not a Joan Rivers fan but was interested in this book based on all the buzz and drama surrounding it angry celebrities, possible law suit, Rivers storming out of a CNN interview. Am I ever mad at myself for buying this and supporting this work of trash.

I like humour books and comedy - I will laugh at jokes, even those some may find inappropriate But this book wasn't funny. I didn't laugh once. Instead, this book is just way over the top and offensive. The "jokes" about various celebri I am not a Joan Rivers fan but was interested in this book based on all the buzz and drama surrounding it angry celebrities, possible law suit, Rivers storming out of a CNN interview.

The "jokes" about various celebrities, politicians, royalty etc weren't remotely funny.

Diary of a Mad Diva

I know Rivers has a reputation for making some horrible comments, but this book went too far. And the multiple notices that this is humour and not to take offence throughout the book were pointless because this isn't humorous. It was mean spirited and offensive. I do not recommend this to anyone - and if you really do want to read it wait a few months until it's in the bargain bin at the local bookstore. Don't make my mistake and give this lady and more money for being a witch. Aug 23, John rated it liked it.

If I read your book, you will die! If you dislike tasteless, often cheesy jokes see above , you will probably not like this book. Rivers often said she made jokes about tragic and sensitive topics because it is the only way to deal with such heavy situations without becoming overwhelmed by life. This book is not is not a diary. It spans the course of Warning to authors: It spans the course of one calendar year and the chapters are divided into months, but if readers wants insight into the life of Joan Rivers, they will find little. When her daughter Melissa gives her a diary for Christmas, at first Joan is horrified--who the hell does Melissa think she is?

That fat pig, Bridget Jones? But as Joan, being both beautiful and introspective, begins to record her day-to-day musings, she realizes she has a lot to say. And everyone, God help them. A no-holds-barred, delightfully vicious and always hilarious look at the everyday life of the ultimate diva. Follow Joan on a family vacation in Mexico and on trips between New York and Los Angeles where she mingles with the stars, never missing a beat as she delivers blistering critiques on current events, and excoriating insights about life, pop culture, and celebrities from A to D list , all in her relentlessly funny signature style.

This is the Diary of a Mad Diva. For the first time in a century, a diary by someone that's actually worth reading. The Best Books of Check out the top books of the year on our page Best Books of Looking for beautiful books? Visit our Beautiful Books page and find lovely books for kids, photography lovers and more. About Joan Rivers Comedienne, Emmy Award-winning TV host, Tony-nominated actress and CEO, Joan Rivers was an icon of American culture, a bestselling author, Celebrity Apprentice winner, writer, producer, director, and savvy businesswoman who overcame great odds to reinvent herself time and time again.