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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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Summary
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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- Mrs. E. J. Gibson
- 09-06-16
Life changing
I'm starting this again immediately. I don't know how to describe how I've been feeling listening to this book, but it has changed the way I am, with everything and everyone.
I loved it so much I bought a hard-copy to highlight and keep with me. I bought copies for my friends.
I'm saying yes to being the best me I can be and thank you Shonda.
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- Angie
- 04-12-15
Fantastic!
Where does Year of Yes rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This book has got to be my favourite audiobook I have listened to this year.
What does Shonda Rhimes bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Shonda Rhimes completely draws you in from the very beginning of this book. I expected to be taken on a journey by a very accomplished storyteller and I was not disappointed! Shonda's unique brand of wit, humour and personality comes across fantastically on audio, which made me so glad I chose to listen rather than read. I became completely immersed in her story, I laughed, cried and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. An inspired book, that I cannot recommend highly enough!
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- Jo
- 17-01-16
Just like listening to Scandal written by Oprah
I've really tried, but just can't do it! Sounded like sort of topics I'd be interested in by the creator of shows I like... but her way of repeating her sentiment at least 3 times over without any genuine personal insight gets really tiring very quickly. No thanks.
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- Karen Currie
- 15-05-16
Life-changing
What other book might you compare Year of Yes to, and why?
I had just listened to Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic when I listened to this - what a powerful combination - highly recommend you do both!!
What about Shonda Rhimes’s performance did you like?
Shoeda's enthusiasm and no nonsense attitude are amazing
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- b
- 12-03-20
Not for me
Only listened to an hour and half, found it annoying and repetitive. Took over an hour to finaly get to the point that her plan is to say yes to everything (the build up seemd uneccessary and irrelevant). Apparently her "superpower is being great at telling story's".... Shame this one wasn't great.
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- Rebelle
- 18-05-16
If you're looking for inspiration, this is it!
Would you consider the audio edition of Year of Yes to be better than the print version?
As Shonda herself narrates the story, you get a much better feel for her as a person. Plus you get the added bonus of listening to her live speeches, as she spoke them, much more effective than reading the words on the page.
Who was your favorite character and why?
I fell in love with Shonda, I identify with her. I am completely inspired by her year of yes, thinking. She is honest, firm but fair, sassy and frequently hilarious. It's like a friend you never knew you had, telling you a story.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
I enjoyed how she laid it all bare for us. No fear of judgement. Here I am, this is my story, take it or leave it.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Visiting Shondaland is a must for women everywhere!
Any additional comments?
Brilliant, brilliant book will listen to it over and over
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- jjdd
- 10-01-19
So American and cheesy
I found it really hard to take this seriously - it’s just very American and cheesy.
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- TheZee
- 29-02-16
Absolutely Brilliant
Shonda Rhimes' candour is enthralling. She reads with verve. Her back story is a wonderful retinue of events that really made me respect her stance. I learnt a lot about this woman who has become a legend.
This book has called me to say "YES" to whatever presents itself in my life. This book and everything about it is absolutely brilliant.
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- Lindessa
- 19-01-16
What a great book to listen to!
Powerful, book. Shonda talks about issues she has, that we all have and helps you understand how it to overcome. She writes in a witty laugh out loud way. I will definitely listen again!!!
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- Susan Stretton
- 04-12-15
Wow.
The recommendation for this book was from
Brene brown. I'm so glad I listened to it on audible. I love shonda's voice. I love the book. I've recommended it to anyone who will listen.
I am now hooked on greys anatomy!
What an inspiring woman. Thank you for writing the year of yes.
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