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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
despite not being the 'deepest' of books - this was fun, fast and a little repetitive, but damn if he's not endearing as all hell.
2.5 out of 5 stars
This was just okay for me. There's some great stories about his upbringing, education, theatre training, relationship with his wife and everything that leads to his iconic Parks and Recreation role.
However, there's some definite lulls between the good bits and solid chunks of this reaaallly dragged for me. I listened to the audiobook which definitely helped but it was still very meh at times. Offerman also has numerous moments where he uses 'boomer-isms' and notes things about his past that 'kids just don't do anymore' with a grumble.
This just straddled an awkward line between manifesto and memoir and while there are some good moments, it just did not hit the mark for me.
This was just okay for me. There's some great stories about his upbringing, education, theatre training, relationship with his wife and everything that leads to his iconic Parks and Recreation role.
However, there's some definite lulls between the good bits and solid chunks of this reaaallly dragged for me. I listened to the audiobook which definitely helped but it was still very meh at times. Offerman also has numerous moments where he uses 'boomer-isms' and notes things about his past that 'kids just don't do anymore' with a grumble.
This just straddled an awkward line between manifesto and memoir and while there are some good moments, it just did not hit the mark for me.
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
I love Ron Swanson, but we would definitely not be friends in real life. However, after listening to this audiobook, I feel pretty confident that we could be besties. Sometimes it felt a little muddy, but for the most part it was glorious.
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
I read Offerman's books quite out of order, reading his newer one first and then this one 😅 This one fulfilled many of the wishes that I had with the first one I read, talking more about his childhood and acting career, especially Parks & Rec. He has so many hilarious and touching stories, and, yet again, I absolutely freaking adore how much he loves his wife. What fucking GOALS they are as a couple holy cow.
Like his other book, this one is mostly a joy to listen to because he's so freaking funny, and I agree with him on so many things, especially when it comes religion. My one issue is that it is hella preachy in a lot of places, especially when it comes to technology. He's not quite as bad a grumpy luddite as Graham McTavish in Clanlands or his own character of Ron Swanson, but it's still rather grating to have some older white dude telling you to stop relying so much on GPS, to spend less time looking at screens, etc. I totally get where he's coming from especially because this is HIS book about what HE sees as the best ways to live a fulfilling life, but still. Also, some of his opinions on hard work and loving what you do and you'll never work a day in your life rub me the wrong way.
But! Nick Offerman otherwise is just such a gem and so fun to listen to, and I'm absolutely glad I read this book.
Like his other book, this one is mostly a joy to listen to because he's so freaking funny, and I agree with him on so many things, especially when it comes religion. My one issue is that it is hella preachy in a lot of places, especially when it comes to technology. He's not quite as bad a grumpy luddite as Graham McTavish in Clanlands or his own character of Ron Swanson, but it's still rather grating to have some older white dude telling you to stop relying so much on GPS, to spend less time looking at screens, etc. I totally get where he's coming from especially because this is HIS book about what HE sees as the best ways to live a fulfilling life, but still. Also, some of his opinions on hard work and loving what you do and you'll never work a day in your life rub me the wrong way.
But! Nick Offerman otherwise is just such a gem and so fun to listen to, and I'm absolutely glad I read this book.
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
lighthearted
slow-paced