Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me

Surprisingly Laugh Out Loud Funny

I have to say, when I decided to get this book I had no idea it would be so funny. After "coming out" with his germaphob problem on the Howard Stern Radio show he thought everyone would think he was a freak, when in fact, he found out there were many others who had his same problem.

I honestly thought this book would be all about his problems but no, there is more, much more. I was laughing so hard I was crying and had to read some of his pranks out loud to my husband. You have no idea unless you read this book.

If Howie Mandel ever decides to quit show business as he once contemplated, then I think he should take up writing. I assume he has a million more stories to tell.

One of my recommendations, "8 State Hurricane Kate" does not come with photo.

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Too weird for me

I love reading bios but the more I read about Howie, the more I thought THIS IS ONE ODD MAN. His sense of humor comes across as almost cruel. I can take so much of practical jokers and by his own admission he has taken it too far. Was glad when I finished reading it. Also, it is a 2009 book so was disappointed when I discovered it was too early for America,s Got Talent.

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Howie Does It - Pretty Well!

Had always thought Howie Mandel was a bit of a goofball, and then when Deal or No Deal came on, my opinion changed. He was genuinely funny. Oddly enough, even then I hadn't realized his OCD and fear of shaking hands. Picked up this book just as a filler read in the car waiting for teen kids after school and found myself taking it in for evening reading just to get to the next chapter because it was so interesting. I would have loved to have my kids read it, but there were some chapters that were not appropriate for their age. This was one of those books that was such an easy read because you could hear Howie telling the story, you could see his facial expressions, and you could feel what he was feeling. I am glad that Howie is learning that there are some things in life that you just can't do to others because it can hurt them terribly, as he found out with one of his closest friends. Loved the book...wish there was more! Do it again Howie!

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Great for a lazy weekend

If you love Howie, you will find this book totally revealing, touching and honest. I couldn't stop reading it. It's written as though Howie is telling his funny, sometimes a bit tragic, life story while you are sitting in his living room. This book reveals the side of Howie that I never imagined existed. Easy, comfortable reading style.

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Great Book

The book was one of the best I've read,funny yet heartwarming at the same time. I can relate to it because my daughter has a milder case of AADD and its hard for her also.She has a very patient husband,he's great with her as Howies wife is with him.The book held my attention from the first sentence to the last.

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Howie Mandel: Here's the Deal

This was a great book! I actually met him in person at the Barnes and Noble book signing. Mr. Mandel was so friendly and down to earth. Took time to answer some questions regarding some content in his book. He was open and honest.

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Okay book

This book had some funny moments in it, but overall it was forgetable once read.

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excellent book

i thought this book was well written, funny and so true for someone suffering from ocd

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Don't waste your time

Any book that starts out with penis humor is like a movie that starts with a strip club scene...bad.

I feel bad for that dude! He's such a goof-ball. Very good insig

I feel bad for that dude! He's such a goof-ball. Very good insight to his life. I would have never known. I laughed a lot, especially the story about his daughter needing to use the bathroom, she just had to go, and he was driving when she told him... I won't spoil it, but it was LOL. Awesome and funny!

don't waste your time!

I was very disappointed with the book. I have always found Howie Mandel funny, and interesting and wanted to know about him and his wife children. The book was long, boring arduous and redundant. It was alike an ego trip. I couldn't wait for the end.

Joy

March 25th 11" you are mean to say that....love joy!

I am glad he can cope with it now

I would always feel he should talk about it instead of hiding it. I have more respect for him, and want nim to know he is not alone!

Don't Touch Me SHOULD say Don't Touch The Book!

This is very dry dead pan humour and very boring!! I like Howie Mandell, but at the same time, unless I have this OPCD, I cannot relate nor do I care to "hear" him rambling. It's a autobiography with his OCD put in and its BORING!!
Sorry Howie, this book rates 1 star and thats it!

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Never knew how complexed his life is!

I hate reading but I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was going to be a normal boring book. I also thought that Howie Mandel wasn't anything like he says he is in the book. When he said he had OCD, ADHD, heart problems, germophobic and was a color blind carpet sales man. I was in shock. Especially after I read the intro on how he wouldn't leave the Howard Stern Radio Show because he thought people would think he was a freak because of the manipulator. I had no clue at all about any of this but after reading this book I had a whole different view on Howie Mandel. I never knew he was a comedian all I knew is that he is on Deal Or No Deal and America's Got Talent. I thought it was going to be all about what he does in boring everyday life but it's a total different story. He is hilarious and all the pranks he has done too classmates, family members, kids, wife, and friends. This book is funny, sad, interesting, and weird all at the same time but I know a lot of people will like it when they read it. So I hope u will read this book and I hope he comes out with his new book soon about more of his life and the struggles he goes through.

poor Howie

I enjoyed this book, though I see a lot of myself in Howie having to do with my own germophobia. It was scary to read, though nice to know I'm not alone and a guy with OCD can make it big in this world. One thing I didn't understand is in the intro how he couldn't leave Howard Stern's studio....why didn't he just grab a napkin? That's how I get around my office. Napkins to grab doorknobs and door handles. Works like a charm.

Never knew he was so complicated.

I have seen Howie Mandel numerous times on TV and in person, but never knew the person I was watching was so complicated with numerous issues. I enjoyed learning more about him and could here his voice when reading the book. It was touching, funny, sad, and interesting to read about such a talented man's life experiences that led him to who he is today.

Interesting read

An interesting and brutally honest portrayal of Mr. Mandel's life. I read it in two days and had a hard time putting it down. Definitely worth reading.

Don't look for much info on OCD here

This is a very enjoyable read of Howie's life. But if you're looking for information about OCD, details about how he has managed it and what it is, look elsewhere. It's lacking in depth, but high in sincerity, humor, and fun.

VERY INTERESTING BOOK

When I bought this book, I though it might be a bit frivolous, but it wasn't. Howie Mandel's life so far has been very interesting as proved by his numerous anecdotes. There was one particular chapter where he interrupted what he was about to say next with some very serious health news about himself. It was absolutely essential, from that point on, to keep reading to find out the end result (though, of course, we do know that he is still alive). I would like to see him write a sequel to further inform us as to how his OCD has affected his life. I felt he somewhat glossed over that aspect of his life.