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From New York Times bestselling author and beloved Today show anchor Hoda Kotb comes an inspiring collection of quotes--drawn from her own personal favorites featured on her 1 million+ Instagram account--that offer wisdom, courage, and hope. Every morning, viewers around the country wake up to hear from, and connect with, Hoda Kotb. Beyond her day-to-day reporting, her honesty, humor, and endless supply of generosity have inspired millions and have brought audiences into the folds of her remarkable life. Now, she is ready to share the very ideas and lessons she carries with her each day, the reflections that have pushed her to challenge boundaries, embrace change, and explore relationships to their fullest.
This book gathers more than 250 of Hoda's favorite quotes--mantras and reflections that urge us to seek out connection and partnership in our daily lives--augmented by her thoughts on each quotation and why it's so meaningful to her. Too often we believe we are alone in our feelings, our grief, and our joy, when in reality those around us are feeling the exact same way. With quotes covering the emotional life-cycle of a year, I Really Needed That Today is a perfect, portable pick-me-up--a companion guide to the wide range of compassion, empathy, and community needed in our lives.
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AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From New York Times bestselling author and beloved Today show co-host Hoda Kotb comes an inspiring collection of quotes--drawn from her own personal favorites featured on her enormously popular Instagram account--that offer wisdom, courage, and hope.
Several years ago, Today show co-host Hoda Kotb began posting a variety of quotes on her Instagram page. Some were penned by a favorite writer; others offered a dose of love or laughter. She thought the quotes were meaningful only to her, but soon a funny thing started happening - reactions poured in from thousands of people who were just as moved. The quotes weren't only providing inspiration to Hoda, they were comforting and connecting people. So many of their comments read, I really needed this today, a phrase that inspired the book's title.
In I Really Needed This Today, Hoda not only shares 365 sayings and quotes, she writes about the people and experiences that have pushed her to challenge boundaries, embrace change, and explore relationships to their fullest. Written with her signature wit and warmth, this book is the ideal companion to tuck beside your bed or to bring with you on-the-go to keep you motivated, recharged, and inspired each day.
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AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From New York Times bestselling author and beloved Today show co-host Hoda Kotb comes an inspiring collection of quotes that offer wisdom, courage, and hope--the perfect gift for Mother's Day
Several years ago, Today show co-host Hoda Kotb began posting a variety of quotes on her Instagram page. Some were penned by a favorite writer; others offered a dose of love or laughter. She thought the quotes were meaningful only to her, but soon a funny thing started happening--reactions poured in from thousands of people who were just as moved. The quotes weren't only providing inspiration to Hoda, they were comforting and connecting people. So many of their comments read, "I really needed this today," a phrase that inspired the book's title.
In I Really Needed This Today, Hoda not only shares 365 sayings and quotes, she writes about the people and experiences that have pushed her to challenge boundaries, embrace change, and explore relationships to their fullest. Written with her signature wit and warmth, this book is the ideal companion to tuck beside your bed or to bring with you on-the-go to keep you motivated, recharged, and inspired each day.