12 Brilliant Gems from Amy Poehler’s New Book ‘Yes Please’

February 26, 2015

Each chapter, in its own way, showcases Poehler’s infamous wit, while also revealing her big heart, as she exposes personal vulnerabilities and even a few less-than-flattering anecdotes, all in the spirit of sharing and learning. And that’s what many reviews, I’ve since found, missed about Yes Please. While its playful structure kept me flipping the pages, and its smart humor charmed me, and its…

Abbey Cleland writes fiction, TV, film, and essays. Her work’s appeared on Lifetime, Hallmark Movie Channel, and PixL networks, while she continues to write, develop, and consult for other production companies and studios. One of her romantic comedies is currently in pre-production, with plans for a theatrical release. In 2014, she completed an MFA in Fiction. Her master’s thesis, an upmarket women’s comedic novel, is being considered for publication.
Abbey’s a big believer in the power of purposeful words, as well as brunch, Belvedere Vodka, and espresso. When she isn’t writing, reading, watching baseball, or contemplating if she can muster the energy for Pilates, Abbey’s soaking up time with her much-adored husband, Anthony, or feline office mate, Louisa May Al-Cat. She's also very much looking forward to becoming a mom in July 2015. Follow Abbey on her website, as well as Facebook and Instagram.