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  • Written by: Kelly Ripa
  • Narrated by: Kelly Ripa
  • Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (206 ratings)

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Live Wire

Written by: Kelly Ripa
Narrated by: Kelly Ripa
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Publisher's Summary

A sharp, funny, and honest collection of real-life stories from Kelly Ripa, showing the many dimensions and crackling wit of the beloved daytime talk-show host.

In Live Wire, her first book, Kelly shows what really makes her tick. As a professional, as a wife, as a daughter, and as a mother, she brings a hard-earned wisdom and an eye for the absurdity of life to every minute of every day. It is her relatability in all of these roles that has earned her fans worldwide and millions of followers on social media. Whether recounting how she and Mark really met, the level of chauvinism she experienced on set, how Jersey pride follows her wherever she goes, and many, many moments of utter mortification (whence she proves that you cannot, in fact, die of embarrassment) Kelly always tells it like it is. Ms. Ripa takes no prisoners.

Surprising, at times savage, a little shameless, and always with humor...Live Wire shows Kelly as she really is offscreen—a very wise woman who has something to say. 

©2022 Kelly Ripa (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers

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Repetitive

As a Canadian I will start with…Sorry. Kelly, I listened but hoped for much more. So often, throughout, it was you were begging the listener to be kind rather than speaking to your story.

I throughly enjoyed the LAST 20 minutes.

Unfortunately, I would not recommend this book.

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Hilarious!!

Warning!! If driving and listing… when you get to chapter 10 pull over!! I was laughing so hard I was crying and almost peed my pants!!

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Funny, heartwarming - an easy listen!

I laughed, I cried, I thoroughly enjoyed this book from beginning to end! Overall a great listen.

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Super funny, insightful and enjoyable!

I grabbed this one on audiobook on a whim, and I am really glad I did. I actually ended up SUPER enjoying this book of essays from Kelly, and found myself laughing my makeup off more than once while listening. Kelly has incredible comedic timing it has to be said.

Overall, definitely a fun listen if you are looking for something a little light, and casual to listen to.

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Loved this audiobook of short stories

Kelly is as funny, self deprecating and candid as any long time fan would expect. Listening to her struggles juggling motherhood, marriage and work is relatable and refreshing,

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I loved it! An easy, funny listen.

An easy, funny listen with a great balance in stories - sweet, sassy and open. Loved having Kelly narrate.

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Live Wire by Kelly Ripa

Wonderful…….funny….heart warming. I’ll read this book over again and again. Loved it completely.

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Ugh I'm so over this book. I was suggested this book by a friend and I was hesitant because I already find Kelly Ripa annoying. So with that in mind take this review with a grain of salt.

Why did I listen to it, against my better judgement? Because it came with awesome reviews. The quirks I found annoying about this book I'm sure others would find funny and entertaining.

This book is a series of "essays", I use that word loosely because I've always been taught an essay has a clear thesis, beginning, middle, and end, her "essays" do not. Ms. Ripa's essays were more along the lines of incoherent ramblings. She would digress often, often telling stories within stories. I found her to be an over confident space case who is under the illusion that she lives a "normal" life, so much so that she needs to keep reminding the world that she's a "down to earth" celebrity.

Granted this book had it's funny - light parts. But essentially I was bored out of my mind.

The best part of this book was the epilogue and the acknowledgements because her quality of writing improved immensely.

Rate: 2/10

N.

Instagram: @book.reviews.by.n

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Relatable in so many ways

Even in such different worlds, so many of Kelly’s stories are relatable to all women. A great read!

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Long winded but so much fun.

This book was fun to listen to. Kelly is a storyteller extraordinaire. Mark’s little. cameos just add to the enjoyment. You can tell even by listening here that these two are soulmates. Great book. Very uplifting.

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  • Sharyn G. Johnson
  • 2022-10-09

Live Wire

I listened for a short time and I knew I did not want to continue now I feel I waisted a credit, no refund necessary. She did not seem genuine way too many cus words I thought were not necessary! My opinion of her, she is narcissistic!

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 2022-10-08

I want my Time Back.

What a Bust! Totally, Not worth a credit! I have listened to over 270 books on audible and this is the worst one yet.

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  • The MacIlvaines
  • 2022-09-29

Missed the mark

I am so disappointed by this read. Nothing new was shared and what was shared and how it was written was so drawn out and poorly done. I have to say I’ve been a long standing fan of Kelly Ripa but not this book. Don’t waste your money.

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  • ProudGram
  • 2022-10-14

LOVE LOVE LOVE

The stories themselves, so entertaining. However being told by Kelly, herself, takes them to a whole new level. I laughed, I choked back tears, all off the emotions were elicited. I can’t begin to express how much I enjoyed this book!!

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  • Globug
  • 2022-10-13

Thoroughly enjoyed!

Kelly is a real woman dealing with real woman issues. It was delightful to listen to her. I find her to be even more relatable than before. Thanks for sharing your “Essays”!

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  • Judy C.
  • 2022-10-12

Fantastic book!!!

I laughed so hard I had tears. I was touched to tears with some of the emotional parts about her children. I called my daughter as soon as I finished and exclaimed that she had to get this book! It was so enjoyable I am sorry it is over.

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  • Renee o.
  • 2022-10-13

A must for your library!

I loved this book! I laughed out loud so many times and also cried as Kelly told stories in such a descriptive and real way. I relived my newborn going off to college all over again!

The stories were so easy to relate to and I will be listening all over again! I never write reviews. Ever. But this book was too good not to.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 2022-10-13

So Good!

I cried and laughed out loud! The part about becoming empty nesters really hit home as my husband and I are well on our way just having dropped off out middle child to college. Thank you for sharing your story! ❤️

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  • Frances Trantos
  • 2022-10-13

Such a fun and heartfelt read!

I laughed so much!!! Like there’s only one person that can make me laugh like that, well now 2.
I cried, reading about college as I’m going through the same phase in my life. You have 3 healthy children and a husband who loves you!! HAHAHA Kelly, I thought I was the only one that was reminded of that over and over!
Love you and thank you! I needed this book at this time in my life.

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  • PAT ABBOTT
  • 2022-10-10

Irritating

After listening to two chapters, I will probably stop listening. Her voice is irritating and the stories are ridiculous. Four hours on the highway…dumb dumb talk. The New Jersey chapter is worse with the twangs and accents. Thought book would be fun…very disappointing.

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