Yes Please by Amy Poehler
Reviewed by: Fellow AMY, Amy E. Falasz-Peterson, Director
Genre: Memoir/Biography
Suggested Age: Adult
What is the book about?: This book is about Amy Poehler’s career…but so much more! You might recognize Amy Poehler from her stint on Saturday Night Live as one half of the first all-female “Weekend Update” anchors with Tina Fey. Or, you may recognize her from her stint as the host of the Golden Globes, also with her friend Tina Fey. Or, from her website https://amysmartgirls.com/ . Or, as Leslie Knope, the eager Pawnee, Indiana, parks department official. She recounts her experiences in her formative years growing up in New England and takes us to the present day. She spins a yarn about her experiences in comedy. She talks about some of her most famous characters she’s played, including Hillary Clinton on Saturday Night Live. She talks about her pregnancy and childbirth experiences. Her general philosophy is “good for her! Not for me.”
My review: However you recognize Amy Poehler, you’ll want to read her book. This is a fun, lighthearted read. Poehler recounts her experiences as a comedy actress in my hometown, Chicago, and her subsequent move to New York City. I found myself laughing out loud at Amy’s writing. Her writing is funny and encouraging. I think too often women get caught up in an imaginary competition among each other. Instead of pitting ourselves against one another, we should encourage and lift each other up. That seems to sum up Amy Poehler’s book…encouraging and funny…like having a beer with your best friend!
Parks and Recreation is one of the funniest and smartest shows on TV right now. I went into this book with a predisposed opinion that I would like it a lot, and I certainly did!
Heads up: There’s plenty of colorful language and some descriptions of her past drug use.
Rating: 5/5
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