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Published Nov. 5, 2014 by Dey St..
Yes Please is a 2014 book by American actress and television writer Amy Poehler. Poehler announced the book in January 2013. It was released on October 28, 2014 by HarperCollins imprint Dey Street, and was described as "full of humor and honesty and brimming with true stories, fictional anecdotes and life lessons" by the publisher.At the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, the audio version of Yes Please received nomination in the category for the Best Spoken Word Album.
Perhaps uncharacteristically, I think this book could have been better if it was 2x longer. She would have had to go deeper into the subjects she's discussing and it would have hopefully produced better stories. As is the book was okay, but nothing to write home about.
I admit that I listened to the unabridged audiobook (as I did for all of the books I've "read" this year) read by Amy Poehler herself. It was GREAT. I think people may be missing something by reading this book instead of listening to the author (and the accompanying guest readers) read it. You get all of the attitude that may have been lost on the printed page.
But as far as the stories go, I found it all pretty interesting. Perhaps I have a lower bar for autobiographies than some of the other reviewers? I loved this book and am now listening to Bossypants by Tina Fey (which I'd started a long while ago, but never finished). After that I will probably listen to Mindy Kaling's book. It's nice to hear from the female comedienne's point of view, which is exactly what you get in "Yes, Please". Highly recommend …
I admit that I listened to the unabridged audiobook (as I did for all of the books I've "read" this year) read by Amy Poehler herself. It was GREAT. I think people may be missing something by reading this book instead of listening to the author (and the accompanying guest readers) read it. You get all of the attitude that may have been lost on the printed page.
But as far as the stories go, I found it all pretty interesting. Perhaps I have a lower bar for autobiographies than some of the other reviewers? I loved this book and am now listening to Bossypants by Tina Fey (which I'd started a long while ago, but never finished). After that I will probably listen to Mindy Kaling's book. It's nice to hear from the female comedienne's point of view, which is exactly what you get in "Yes, Please". Highly recommend if you're a fan of hers.
Yes, it really was amazing. DO NOT BUY ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE AUDIO BOOK.
I think that's all I really need to say.
