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Year of Yes
- How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person
- Narrated by: Shonda Rhimes
- Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins
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2017 Audie Award Finalist for Audiobook of the Year
The megatalented creator of Grey's Anatomy and Scandal and executive producer of How to Get Away with Murder chronicles how saying yes for one year changed her life - and how it can change yours, too.
With three hit shows on television and three children at home, the ubertalented Shonda Rhimes had lots of good reasons to say no when an unexpected invitation arrived. Hollywood party? No. Speaking engagement? No. Media appearances? No.
And there was the side benefit of saying no for an introvert like Shonda: nothing new to fear.
Then Shonda's sister laid down a challenge: Just for one year, try to say yes to the unexpected invitations that come your way. Shonda reluctantly agreed - and the result was nothing short of transformative. In Year of Yes, Shonda Rhimes chronicles the powerful impact saying yes had on every aspect of her life - and how we can all change our lives with one little word. Yes.
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- Stories That Are Funny, Complicated, and True
- By: Gabrielle Union
- Narrated by: Gabrielle Union
- Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins
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In this moving collection of thought-provoking essays infused with her unique wisdom and deep humor, Union tells astonishingly personal and true stories about power, color, gender, feminism, and fame. Union tackles a range of experiences, including bullying, beauty standards and competition between women in Hollywood, growing up in white California suburbia and then spending summers with her Black relatives in Nebraska, coping with crushes, puberty, and the divorce of her parents.
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👏🏾👏🏾 thank you. Thank You. THANK YOU!! #BRAVO
- By Kenneisha T. on 11-22-17
By: Gabrielle Union
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One Minute to Midnight
- Kennedy, Khrushchev, and Castro on the Brink of Nuclear War
- By: Michael Dobbs
- Narrated by: Bob Walter
- Length: 16 hrs and 24 mins
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In October 1962, at the height of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union appeared to be sliding inexorably toward a nuclear conflict over the placement of missiles in Cuba. Veteran Washington Post reporter Michael Dobbs has pored over previously untapped American, Soviet, and Cuban sources to produce the most authoritative book yet on the Cuban missile crisis.
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On the verge of annihilation.
- By MikeCG on 01-22-09
By: Michael Dobbs
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Big Magic
- Creative Living Beyond Fear
- By: Elizabeth Gilbert
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Gilbert
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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People of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. She shows us how to tackle what we most love, and how to face down what we most fear.
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Biggest Inspiration In a Long Time
- By Gillian on 09-23-15
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The Miracle of Mindfulness
- Guided Meditation and Self Hypnosis to Increase Mindfulness
- By: Inspiration Guru
- Narrated by: Inspiration Guru
- Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
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This is a meditation bundle designed to help you become more mindful, relieve daily stress, reduce the effects of anxiety, and increase inner peace. It incorporates breathing techniques, mindfulness exercises, and relaxation methods to help you elevate your state of mind.
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love this mindfulness practice
- By Carmelita on 07-14-18
By: Inspiration Guru
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Instant Mom
- By: Nia Vardalos
- Narrated by: Nia Vardalos
- Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
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Some families are created in different ways but are still, in every way, a family. Writer and star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding Nia Vardalos firmly believed she was supposed to be a mom, but Mother Nature and modern medicine had put her in a headlock. So she made a choice that shocked friends, family, and even herself: with only 14 hours' notice, she adopted a preschooler.
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Witty and Heartfelt
- By Beth M. Honeycutt on 07-03-24
By: Nia Vardalos
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Sandman Slim
- Sandman Slim, Book 1
- By: Richard Kadrey
- Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
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When he was 19, James Stark was considered to be one of the greatest natural magicians, a reputation that got him demon-snatched and sent downtown - to Hell - where he survived as a gladiator, a sideshow freak entertaining Satan's fallen angels. That was 11 years ago. Now, the hitman who goes only by Stark has escaped and is back in L.A. Armed with a fortune-telling coin, a black bone knife, and an infernal key, Stark is determined to destroy the magic circle.
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jack bauer + spawn = sandman slim
- By Mike Naka on 11-03-12
By: Richard Kadrey
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She Memes Well
- By: Quinta Brunson
- Narrated by: Quinta Brunson
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
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From comedian Quinta Brunson (creator and star of Abbott Elementary) comes a deeply personal and funny collection of essays about trying to make it when you're struggling, the importance of staying true to your roots, and how she's redefined humor online. In her debut essay collection, Quinta applies her trademark humor and heart to discuss what it was like to go from a girl who loved the World Wide Web to a girl whose face launched a thousand memes. This special Audible edition includes never-before-heard details about the making of Abbott Elementary.
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That moment you know you’re a TEACHER…
- By chrissybrown on 09-19-22
By: Quinta Brunson
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You Are a Badass® (Ultimate Collector's Edition)
- How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life
- By: Jen Sincero
- Narrated by: Jen Sincero
- Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins
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In this refreshingly entertaining guide to reshaping your mindset and your life, mega-bestselling author and world-traveling success coach Jen Sincero serves up 28 bite-sized chapters full of hilarious and inspiring stories, sage advice, loving yet firm kicks in the rear, and easy-to-implement exercises.
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This book (and its reader) rocked!
- By Human Landscapers® on 11-08-23
By: Jen Sincero
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A Damsel and a Demigod
- The Guild Codex: Spellbound Series
- By: Annette Marie
- Narrated by: Nelson Hobbs
- Length: 2 hrs and 29 mins
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Only one thing matters to Kai: getting the job done, and doing it better than anyone else. But when a beautiful thief crashes his security gig, claiming she's trying to protect the valuable artifact he's guarding, all his careful plans go up in flames. He doesn't believe a word she says - until the item is stolen right out from under them.
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So Disappointed
- By JeanniebeannieB on 10-14-20
By: Annette Marie
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We Should All Be Millionaires
- A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power
- By: Rachel Rodgers
- Narrated by: Rachel Rodgers
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
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Only 10 percent of the world’s millionaires are women, making it difficult for women to wield the economic power that will create lasting equality. Whatever is stopping you from having seven figures in the bank - whether it’s shaky confidence, knowledge gaps when it comes to wealth-building tactics, imposter syndrome, a janky mindset about money (it’s okay, we’ve all been there!), or simply not knowing where to begin - this book shows you how to clear every obstacle in your way, show up, and glow up.
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Some Good Content In Between the Opinions
- By bhdhlh on 05-26-21
By: Rachel Rodgers
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Finding Me
- A Memoir
- By: Viola Davis
- Narrated by: Viola Davis
- Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins
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In my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever. This is my story, from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the stage in New York City, and beyond. This is the path I took to finding my purpose but also my voice in a world that didn’t always see me.
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Absolutely beautifully Written❤️
- By Love bug23 on 05-02-22
By: Viola Davis
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- Elle O
- 11-18-15
Excellent book!
I've never watched any of her television shows but she nailed this book and narration. Shonda keeps you engaged, she is funny, charming, and makes you want to say yes to everything. Well done....
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- A. Yoshida
- 09-27-16
Inspirational Speeches
It is surprising that Shonda Rhimes (creator Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal and the executive producer of How to Get Away With Murder) is such an introvert that she avoids public appearances at all cost. While others in Hollywood are tripping over each other for a few minutes in the limelight, she hires a publicist to shield herself from publicity. That changes when her sister makes the statement that she never says yes to anything. Slowly, she embarks on a journey of saying "yes." In addition to saying "yes" to invitations and opportunities, Shonda also says "yes" to taking care of herself and spending time with her kids. The book is both entertaining and inspiring, especially her commencement address for Dartmouth College and her acceptance speech for the Sherry Lansing Award. Her speeches demonstrate what a talented writer she is.
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- Carol Cox
- 02-16-16
You'll enjoy her story
she kept it real all the way through.
her weight loss "yes" helps you own it.
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- LadyDie
- 11-14-20
If you need a boost
I simply loved it... I didn't know what to expect when i started it, it was recommended by one of my friends and i just got it without reading the reviews or the content of the book... Her journey and her story gave me the boost I needed to stop procrastinating... The narration is amazing, it makes you not want to stop listening to it... I totally recommend that book if you are feeling a bit down or scared to make decisions...
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- Anonymous User
- 08-28-21
Empowering, inspiring, eye-opening
The song is still ringing in my head and I can still picture Cristina and Meredith, and Shonda, dancing it out… I enjoyed the book, the narration, the energy, the humor, the lessons, and celebrations, so much that I didn’t want to end listening to it yet. The book is relatable and empowering - and it make one start thinking of where to begin to say ‘Yes’ and ‘No’, to start living life, to start truly loving, and discovering one’s self. I believe it’s never too late for anyone. I also loved it when she said, ‘I am a work in progress’ - showing both honesty and humility, and that one person cannot transform overnight. It takes some courage, talent, faith and love. Thank you, Shonda Rhimes. Truly inspiring.
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- S Taylor
- 01-07-21
Great listen!!
Such an easy listen. And feel good book! Very relatable and a good reminder that we need to all say YES! That we need to say yes yo the hard things and even though they are hard and uncomfortable- DO IT! Push yourself, be aware, surround yourself with goof people and always LOVE!!!
I never knew the story behind Grey’s. To hear Shonda talk about it, learn how it came to be and want it means to hear makes me love the show and her even more!!!
Great book!
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- Carlos R Segura
- 07-03-20
Say Yes to "Year of Yes"
Inspiring and beautifully read. Thank you Ms Rhimes. I'm a bigger fan to you now.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-10-20
Best audiobook I’ve listened to
Shonda is an excellent story teller. Which makes this audiobook ideal for listening. Not all audiobooks are great for listening but this one certainly is. It’s super entertaining and she’s extremely relatable. I felt like she and I were having a conversation at a coffee shop. Would recommend to anyone who wants not only entertainment but someone looking to be inspired.
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- Jonathan Schroeder
- 07-07-21
Hilarious, Inspiring, Deeply Personal
I love everything that Shonda Rhimes produces. Her book was exceptional. There were chapters that I rewinded because they were so good.
I don't want to spoil anything in the review, so I will just end with this is a MUST READ book!
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- Monica D Markway
- 01-24-21
Yes!!!
Thank you, Shonda, for sharing your story. Your perspective and your truths!
This book left me with much to think about and consideration of changing my own paradigm.
Great book to have on hand and I’ll listen to it again, I’m sure!
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