My 26th review puts me at a half-Cannonball AND means I’ve now doubled the amount of books that I read last year. Go me!
I’ve been trying to branch out and read some biographies of smart, badass women. I read Tina Fey’s book Bossypants earlier this year and loved it in a way very similar to the way I love this one. The reason these two are close friends is obvious. They have similarities that run deep and are very supportive of each other. The main difference is that, while I admire Tina Fey, I’m also a little intimidated by her. Amy Poehler, possibly due to our similarly lower middle class backgrounds, seems like someone I could cut loose with.
Ms. Poehler’s book consists of essays of significant events in her life, from her childhood up until her show Parks and Rec as it draws to a close. As someone who has issues with anxiety, mostly of the social kind, I’m always in awe of women who are unafraid to be their complete and total selves in public or to put a their talents out there for the entire world to see. Yes Please is funny, engaging and difficult to put down. I managed to finish it in just four days while working two jobs and getting (almost) enough sleep at night. There was a bit more name-dropping in here than I thought there would be. However there’s a stunning lack of pretension in it. Amy Poehler is surprised and grateful everyday that she gets to live her life and meet all the people she’s met. I’m grateful she shared her experience and wisdom with me.
Congrats on your half-Cannonball! I also enjoyed this one.
Happy Half Cannonball! I preferred Poehler’s Book to Fey’s, but I think that’s also because I prefer Poehler to Fey in comedy as well. I thought there was much to unpack and enjoy in this one, and I’m glad you had a good book for your half.
Happy half Cannonball! This must have slipped past me. I loved this book and agree with Ms. Pohler on so many points (especially the “good for you, not for me” part). Extra congratulations on doubling the number you read from last year.