{"product_id":"welcome-to-pawnee-stories-of-friendship-waffles-and-parks-and-recreation-isbn-9780063293519","title":"Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Filled with hilarious stories and sweet observations, \u003cem\u003eWelcome to Pawnee\u003c\/em\u003e is a book for any \u003cem\u003eParks and Rec\u003c\/em\u003e fan. It’s funny and straight from the heart. Jim did a great job of not Jerry-ing this book.” — \u003cstrong\u003eAmy Poehler\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"There is no one more qualified to write the definitive \u003cem\u003eParks \u0026amp; Rec\u003c\/em\u003e book than the unbelievably hilarious, one-of-a-kind talent we all know \u0026amp; love: Tim—I mean Jim—O’Heir.” — \u003cstrong\u003eAdam Scott\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJim O’Heir, who played Jerry (or Garry or Larry) on \u003cem\u003eParks and Recreation\u003c\/em\u003e brings fans a heartfelt look at one of America’s most beloved sitcoms, brimming with never-before-told stories featuring the cast and crew, along with dozens of unseen photos! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor seven seasons, Leslie Knope and the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eParks and Recreation\u003c\/em\u003e gang charmed millions of viewers with their quirky antics and unwavering positivity. The sitcom continues to be a fan-favorite for streaming services today, nearly a decade after its finale. Now for the first time, Jim O’Heir, who played the lovable Jerry (or, well, Garry\/Larry\/Terry\/Barry, depending on the episode), invites readers back to Pawnee for an exclusive look behind the scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoined by his \u003cem\u003eParks and Rec\u003c\/em\u003e pals, including Chris Pratt, Retta, Rob Lowe, and showrunners Greg Daniels and Mike Schur, Jim reveals how this “little show that could” came to be, thanks to the tireless dedication and comedic genius of Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, and the rest of the gang. As the show found its footing, the cast quickly bonded into a tight-knit family. Jim shares all his favorite unforgettable memories both on and off camera, from hilarious unscripted moments and epic dance-offs in the hair and makeup trailers, to iconic birthday parties at Rashida Jones’s house and quiet bonfires in Nick Offerman’s backyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWelcome to Pawnee \u003c\/em\u003eis a loving tribute to \u003cem\u003eParks and Recreation, \u003c\/em\u003eimbued with the same warmth and humor that endeared the show to millions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An incredible book that shares a behind-the-scenes look from our time on set! You're going to love it; Jim shares so many memories that I hold near and dear to my heart.\" — \u003cstrong\u003eChris Pratt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e?“This book is full of lies. Only the Dark Lord himself knows the truth about Pawnee. Do not trust Jerry.” — \u003cstrong\u003eAubrey Plaza\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Entertaining and full of heart, this is a must for \u003cem\u003eParks\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eand Recreation\u003c\/em\u003e devotees.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Filled with hilarious stories and sweet observations, \u003cem\u003eWelcome to Pawnee\u003c\/em\u003e is a book for any \u003cem\u003eParks and Rec\u003c\/em\u003e fan. It’s funny and straight from the heart, and it took me back to the absolute joy it was to make this show with people like our dear Jim O’Heir. Jim did a great job of not Jerry-ing this book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmy Poehler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It pains me to say anything nice about this undeniably charming book from the actor who played Jerry Gergich. So I won’t. I mean, sure, you could chuckle at these delightful showbiz stories or have your heart strings tugged by the various hijinks of the \u003cem\u003eParks and Rec\u003c\/em\u003e cast. OR, you could watch season 7, episode 8 of \u003cem\u003eThe New Yankee Workshop\u003c\/em\u003e with Norm Abram on how to build a wooden Clancy Boat—a handsome 10 foot sailing dinghy that will provide many more hours of fun than some dumb actor book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNick Offerman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Not even Ben Wyatt or Barney Varmn could have put together such a masterful account of the making of the show. Excited to dig in and enjoy the $25 Jim paid me for this blurb.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreg Levine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jim’s writing is like an old friend telling the best stories I always wanted to hear but never had access to. In other words he KABOOM’ed it.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaul Scheer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"O’Heir’s memoir is as sweet and sentimental as the character he portrayed, highlighting the joys of ensemble acting with such a talented group.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“So anyone who’s ever heard me talk about Jim O’Heir knows he’s my favorite. He’s thoughtful, generous, and occasionally funny...occasionally. I’m happy to report that I enjoyed this damn thing. Especially since I didn’t think he was a great speller. The stories take me back to our \u003cem\u003eP \u0026amp; R \u003c\/em\u003edays and gives me the warm fuzzies. You may not feel nostalgic (cuz you weren’t there), but you will get an idea of what a truly singular experience being on \u003cem\u003eParks and Recreation\u003c\/em\u003e was.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRetta\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“There is no one more qualified to write the definitive \u003cem\u003eParks \u0026amp; Rec\u003c\/em\u003e book than the unbelievably hilarious, one-of-a-kind talent we all know \u0026amp; love: Tim—I mean Jim—O’Heir.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdam Scott\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This book is full of lies. Only the Dark Lord himself knows the truth about Pawnee. Do not trust Jerry.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAubrey Plaza\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Dammit, O’Heir! 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