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How much raunchiness and inappropriate humor is in the book? (I watched every season as Parks and Recreation this summer as well as her hosting of the last two Golden Globes and I think Miss Poehler is amazingly funny! I want to read the book, but not so much if a majority of it contains innuendo.)

patty As someone down thread commented, she is very frank. There wasn't anything I felt she gratuitously wrote about. The chapter about drugs very clearly i…moreAs someone down thread commented, she is very frank. There wasn't anything I felt she gratuitously wrote about. The chapter about drugs very clearly is titled that. It is about 4 pages long. A list of has and has not taken of sorts.

There is a little written about sex. And with the layout of the book everything is clearly labeled in LARGE font. Which meant for me to read it with the book facing a wall so my 8 year old doesn't read over my shoulder as he sits down next to me! What stood out to me the most LOVE/SEX in the book was when she wrote about going into labor. It was something like, "Will and I were so in love. Is a couple ever more in love then when you are just about to have a baby?" That struck me as something so beautiful, something so real and so poignant. She lays her heart right out there where it matters not tawdry or cheaply with a list of guys she banged and there penis sizes or whatever.

The only thing I will say I noticed, not because I was offended or anything but just because I didn't want my son to walk by, read, and go, "Hey mom, why are you reading a book with the work f*** in it, that's inappropriate!" (I can actually here his voice in my head as I'm typing this hahaha!!!) There are some pages where it says f*** multiple times in bold print across both pages.

If language bothers you then you probably won't be happy with this.(less)

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What should I expect if I listen to this book? Does it teach us things?

Emily Clifford Do you learn from other people's life stories and experiences? If so, then yes.…moreDo you learn from other people's life stories and experiences? If so, then yes.(less)

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Do I have to be a fan of Amy Poehler to read this book? Because I haven't seen that much of her stuff. Can I still enjoy as much?

Shannonmde I've watched some of her stuff, but certainly not a lot and found it enjoyable. I did find myself using YouTube to find certain clips that she address…moreI've watched some of her stuff, but certainly not a lot and found it enjoyable. I did find myself using YouTube to find certain clips that she addressed that I was not previously exposed to but I did that with other comedian memoirs I've read too and I'm okay with that. (less)

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So I'm half way through and I'm thinking, do I like this person? I have lost so much respect for Amy I wonder if I should finish. Her ego is far too great. And the book is not even funny. . I loved Tina and Rachel's books because they seemed truly honest and likable. Convince me I should finish

Jennie Veazey I thought it was great and I believe it is humor not ego your getting from her. She really is amazing and very smart and talented. Finish the book!

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I want to buy the book and I'm considering buying the kindle version (as I live in Panama and it's not easy to get it) It's worthy? Because if there is a big difference with the paperback version i would change my mind. Thanks!

Karen S She reads the audio book, along with a few guest readers. If you'd enjoy hearing her then I highly recommend getting it inaudible form.…moreShe reads the audio book, along with a few guest readers. If you'd enjoy hearing her then I highly recommend getting it inaudible form.(less)

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