Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Amy Porhler's "Yes, Please" Book Review

The moment I met Amy Poehler's character Leslie in Parks and Rec I knew there was something special about her. I valued the ability to be both a successful, woman but knew when to let the hair down and be silly. I was honored to be able to attend the comedy awards in New York last year where Amy presented and accepted awards. Hearing her speeches were booth thoughtful and funny, just like the Lesie I grew to admire on the show. 

Once I heard she had a book coming out I was eager to read it. I idolized her in ways for being able to be so strong minded yet carefree at the same time. Most women these days feel the need to be stern in order to be taken seriously but I completely disagree. Amy Poehler's "Yes, please" is both of the things I love about her: strong and silly. She touches major politics about being a comedian in the spotlight, mostly as a female in the business. Yet she is playful the other times which is a breathe of fresh air. My fellow classmates stated the structure of the text wasn't appealing for them but I have to disagree. The way Amy writes makes it seem as if it's an old friend writing to you. The scattered subjects and jumpiness is hands down the Amy Poehler I have seen throughout her fame. If the structure was perfect the book wouldn't have her persona in it. 

I have never read a book where I couldn't hold in my laughs or tears. After reading Poehler's "Yes, Please" it furthers my overwhelmingly optimistic opinion of her.