Yes Please in Pop Sugar's Annual Ultimate Reading Challenge

Jun 02, 2014 Melyssa marked it as to-read · review of another edition

I wish I hadn't heard about this book until much closer to October. Cannot wait! I have a space for it on my shelf between Tina Fey & Mindy Kaling. ...more

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May 27, 2016 Moira rated it it was amazing

I don't know why I waited so long to read this book. With Bossypants and Mindy Kaling's books, I devoured them and immediately wanted to be their best friend. With Yes, Please, I slogged through it, often in tears, because her thoughts, insights and opinions felt plucked from my own brain. (Minus the comedic timing, Hollywood career and fabulous guest stars.) I know we are unlikely to meet, but it's calming to know their is a kindred spirit out there.

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Oct 30, 2014 Melyssa rated it really liked it

When I heard Amy Poehler was writing a book I could not wait for its release date to arrive. I made a spot for her on my books by funny people shelf, right between Tina Fey's Bossypants and Mindy Kaling's last book. So really, this was destined to get a pretty high rating from me before I even started to read.

I love Amy Poehler more after reading Yes Please. This book isn't a collection of funny essays, so if you are looking for a laugh a minute, you may be disappointed. It's closer to a traditi ...more

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Nov 02, 2014 Ms. Jared rated it really liked it

I laughed, I cried, I laughed some more...Amy Poehler seems like a swell person I'd really love to be friends with. She's smart and sweet and sensitive, but she's also ornery and sassy and tough. And I like every one of those qualities. She also seems to be on a bit of a spiritual quest to "be here now" which I appreciate and can relate to. And anyone who quote Pema Chodron is a-okay in my book!

Her memoir has just enough history, glamour, and behind the scenes stuff with out being over the top o ...more

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Dec 14, 2016 Nadya rated it really liked it

Shelves: popsugar-2016, audiobooks

If you are going to read this book I definitely suggest the audio version. The cameos and add ons make the book more enjoyable than I think a print version would be. There is a little bit of swearing though sprinkled throughout so be careful if you're listening through speakers rather than headphones. ...more

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