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Sep 14, 2023QuinnM_2 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I listened to this audiobook read by the author and name-dropped friends (I.e. Kathleen Turner, Carol Burnett, Seth Meyers etc.). I didn’t find it insightful or very funny. It was difficult listening to the narrators chuckling about inside…
Jun 22, 2020AMWayment rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is not a comedy book. I mean, it's funny. Amy Poehler can't write a book and not be funny, because she's Amy Poehler. But (and this is not the first time I'm going to compare the two memoirs) where Tina Fey's Bossypants contained…
Jun 10, 2020JCLHeatherM rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Such a fun read; I could listen or watch Amy Poehler all day. She shines in her audiobook as she recalls her childhood (Dorthy in the Wizard of Oz!!), years on SNL, and how she manages to just get by
Sep 30, 2019Taradactll rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
I did not find her book very funny and you would have to be a super-fan or be constantly googling to understand her myriad of references and name drops. Also the fact that she is a white woman who went to Haiti on a humanitarian trip to…
Jul 31, 2019crtiroff rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I listened to the audio book and I have to say this is likely the best way to "read" the book due to her reading it and the well known guest commentary that she has as well. Funny and especially some relevant to women. It is also…
May 17, 2019
Fans of Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph will definitely want to read Joy Press's "What a Trip!" in Vanity Fair (April 2019). A story of powerful women, amazing friends, and great wine (more or less).
Feb 11, 2019kmobuckeye rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
You HAVE to do the audio book. She has so many guests. Amy is my girl and this book had me completely broken out in giggles the entire time.
Dec 11, 2018itsabirthdayparty rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I found this book to be thoughtful, hilarious, and inspiring. Poehler's take on motherhood especially was really beautiful and actually made me cry. Since everyone is comparing it to Tina Fey's book, I'll join in and say I preferred this…
Aug 27, 2018emmckee rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
I tried to read this 2x and it was just not entertaining to me. There was too much discussion of her children, and too many "essays" that weren't at all engaging. This book is only for an Amy Poehler superfan, of which I'm sure there are…
Jul 08, 2018NaMe24 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
They say don't meet your heroes, but this proves that not to be a bad thing. A comedy heroine and my ultimate celebrity crush, Amy Poehler's memoir is evocative, thoughtful and most importantly hilarious. I listened to the audiobook but…
Mar 12, 2018SPPL_Anna rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
If you like Amy Poehler and feeling empowered, this is the memoir for you. And it is definitely one that is vastly improved by the audio format.
Nov 03, 2017ryner rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
From tales of her humble beginnings and breaking into the comedy business to unabashed name-dropping and moments of shame and weakness, Amy Poehler has written a fun, honest and revealing autobiography. I'm rarely a laugh-out-loud reader,…
Sep 27, 2017Uchinaguchi rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Amy Poehler does an amazing job embedding anecdotes of wisdom into her life stories. While I'm not rich and famous, Poehler writes with sincere honesty that makes her stories relatable and approachable. While I was mesmerized with some…
Aug 29, 2017ArapahoeHollyR rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Candid and hilarious stories from the SNL and Parks and Rec star. Be sure to check out the chapter "Sorry, Sorry, Sorry" - it is one of the best essays I have ever read.
Aug 10, 2017wonderfulectric rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The main difference between this book and, say, Bossypants by Tina Fey is that you can tell that Tina Fey really *wanted* to write her tome. I love SNL, and pretty much any female that has ever graced that stage, but I failed to really…
Aug 08, 2017gevin rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
[Audiobook] Amy Poehler’s memoir, "Yes, Please," falls short of what I had hoped for. She is charming and forthright and smart and witty. The stories about her time and growth at UCB and SNL and Parks and Rec are occasionally…
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Aug 07, 2017jeana12 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Way more personable and touching then I expected. This is such a wonderful read. It is also gives great insight into growing as a person and learning from our mistakes. The end part that is about her sons is extremely emotional and very…
Jun 06, 2017
This was a great book to listen to. I really enjoyed it, and made me laugh out loud a few times.
Feb 24, 2017ArapahoeAlicia rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I love Amy Poehler on and off screen. After Tina Fey's Bossypants, I was excited to read another book from a female comedy icon and while parts of this book made me laugh, something just fell short. Perhaps it was just a little more…
Feb 14, 2017kernjess rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I've always thought Amy is someone I'd love to know in real life, and this memoir only further convinced me of that. Pros (a lot): funny, sweet, emotionally touching, insightful, lots of great "behind the scenes" details about her work,…
Jan 18, 2017ArapahoeMaryA rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
If you are an Amy Poehler fan, you will enjoy her audiobook. It's mildly amusing, not laugh-out-loud funny.
Nov 04, 2016DCPL_Karen rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Amy Poehler is always funny on screen -- I really enjoyed this opportunity to get to know her serious, thoughtful side. Packed with reflections and advice, it's a must-read.
Aug 05, 2016JCLHelenH rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
There's a lot to love in Poehler's Yes, Please. There's also a bit of meh. You'll need both the book (for the pictures) and the audio (for her own reading.)
Jul 30, 2016daysleeper236 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Loved it!
Jul 17, 2016jannylegs rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Genuine and awesome, full of special guests. Part memoir, part self-help.