Yes, Please!

I recently started listening to audiobooks while I run. A friend of mine recommended it and I thought she was crazy, but truth be told - I love it.  Reading has always been a pleasure of mine, escaping into someone else's story and being able to still keep up with the many books that I want to read has been really great. 

I wasn't sure what to think of this book, but I read Tina Fey's Bossy Pants so I figured I should read this one as well. First of all, these two comedians are really funny, but I have to say that Yes, Please was really refreshing and hit some pieces of humanity that I wasn't expecting.

I wasn't a die-hard Saturday Night Live fan, mostly because if I was (am) awake during that time I wasn't watching Saturday Night Live and it's not like we had You Tube or DVR to catch the highlights later. Regardless, Amy Poehler: You are funny and you can be a little rough around the edges sometimes, but I totally appreciate how raw you got in this memoir. It wasn't just about life as a comedian, and although there were some big names mentioned with some predictable discussion about your career - there was some real meat, some really key insights.

It was like reading a long blog, just my speed.

I loved so many of the one-liners on life. Unfortunately, the hard part about not having a book in your hands was there was no way to highlight or fold over the corner to go back and remember those snapshots and phrases that might just pick you up on a day that you need a pick-me-up.

Let's just highlight that within the first two chapters I was reminding myself to send this book to every girl, young lady and woman I know.

Powerful. Strong. Funny. Kind.

All of the things I want to be when I grow up. 

If you're looking for a light read (or listen) with a great message, raise your hand and say Yes, Please!