Plot Summary

Yes Please

Amy Poehler
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Yes Please

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014

Book Brief

Amy Poehler

Yes Please

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In her humorous memoir, Yes Please (2014), Amy Poehler shares stories about her personal life, offering readers both serious and light-hearted life advice, underscored by themes of empowerment and self-acceptance. The book won the 2014 Goodreads Choice Award for Humor and was nominated for the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album. Topics include drug use.

Humorous

Inspirational

Emotional

Heartwarming

Playful

Reviews & Readership

4.0

556,333 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Amy Poehler's Yes Please offers a blend of humor, personal anecdotes, and life advice, showcasing her wit and relatability. The writing style is engaging, often feeling like a conversation with a friend. Some readers may find the structure scattered, and certain sections lack depth. Overall, it's an enjoyable read for fans and those seeking light-hearted inspiration.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Yes Please?

A reader who would enjoy Yes Please by Amy Poehler likely appreciates humorous, candid memoirs with a blend of personal anecdotes and life advice. Fans of Tina Fey’s Bossypants or Mindy Kaling’s Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? would find similar enjoyment in Poehler’s witty and insightful storytelling.

4.0

556,333 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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