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A book of reflections for those seeking wisdom, guidance, encouragement, and inspiration on the road to a meaningful life As a prominent woman juggling many roles, Maria Shriver knows just how surprising, unpredictable, and stressful everyday life can be.
In this moving and powerful book, she offers up lessons she's learned along the way and meditations she's kept by her side as touchstones to help her negotiate the challenges that arise in all our lives. She shares inspiring quotes, prayers, and reflections designed to get readers thinking, get them feeling, get them laughing, and get them through in one piece in their journey to what she calls The Open Field--a place of acceptance, purpose, and passion, a place of joy.
I've Been Thinking . . . is ideal for anyone at any point in her life.
Whether you feel like you've got it all together or whether you feel like it's all falling apart -- whether you're taking stock of your life or simply looking to recharge -- whether you're a high-powered executive, a full-time caregiver, whether you're single, married, or divorced -- a corporate lifer or preparing to start your own business or something in between -- this slender, accessible, motivating book is for anyone who needs a reminder that we're all in this together. It's the kind of book you will turn to again and again for guidance and encouragement, one that provides the "me, too " feeling we get when talking to a close friend. It's the perfect gift for someone wanting to renew her purpose and move forward in life with hope and grace.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
" I've Been Thinking...] is beautiful...I felt your soul on these pages." -Oprah Winfrey
"If you are feeling stuck, lost, or you just need a pick-me-up, this is the book for you. Shriver's wisdom will fill you up." --Hoda Kotb, coanchor, The Today Show
A book of reflections for those seeking wisdom, guidance, encouragement, and inspiration on the road to a meaningful life.
As a prominent woman juggling many roles, Maria Shriver knows just how surprising, unpredictable, and stressful everyday life can be.
In this moving and powerful book, she shares inspiring quotes, prayers, and reflections designed to get readers thinking, get them feeling, get them laughing, and help them in their journey to what she calls The Open Field--a place of acceptance, purpose, and passion--a place of joy.
I've Been Thinking . . . is ideal for anyone at any point in her life. Whether you feel like you've got it all together or like it's all falling apart--whether you're taking stock of your life or simply looking to recharge, this is the book you will turn to again and again. Spend the weekend reading it cover to cover, or keep it on your nightstand to flip to the chapter you need most. Like talking with a close friend, it's the perfect daily companion--an exceptional gift for someone looking to move forward in life with hope and grace.