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Year of Yes

How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person

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Year of Yes

By: Shonda Rhimes
Narrated by: Shonda Rhimes
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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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Critic Reviews

"What makes this such a powerful audiobook is that, behind her colloquial language and assertive style, you can appreciate the work it took for someone this shy to begin making public appearances and to perform this excellent inspirational audio." ( AudioFile)
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Loved this audio book. Very engaging, easy to listen to and has some great advice.

Highly recommend

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The title says it all, this one of the books I read when i was going through some self growth and self love journey which changed the way I think. I started saying yes to the things I wouldn't have said yes to. This book gives you the vibes of living the life that you want and trying new things and doing things that only you want to say yes to. If you need a little push in the right direction from a great writer this is is. I had to read a chapter every few days as I didn't want to finish it, yes it is that good.

Year of Yes

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A truly remarkable and inspirational story! Shonda had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. So grounding and a solid reminder of what a powerhouse we each can be

Inspirational

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I've only seen a few episodes of her many tv successes, but now I want to see them all just to get more Shonda in my life! By the end of the book, it is hard to believe that she was ever any different, so deep was her transformation. Hugely inspiring.

Relatable and inspiring

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Thank you Shonda, what an amazing year you had. Learning to say yes or no depending on the situation = huge steps going forward. Before I listened to your book I hadn't heard of you, now I admire you!

Loved it!

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What a brave and revealing tale. The conversational and intimate tone includes the reader making them feel like a special confidant.
I learned about Shonda and myself and how to achieve greater joy in life.

So much more than I thought

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Loved this book so much, I’m a new Mum recently back in the workforce & this has given me strength to be excited & get my life back

Best book you’ll ever read!!

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This would have to be of the best books I have ever come across. I am an avid reader so this high praise indeed. Thank you Shonda from the bottom of my heart for telling your story. What an inspirational and courageous women you are. Thank you for blessing my life with the gift of you.

Simply Stunning And Amazing

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what a wonderful story - i am now starting my year of yes. i also learnt that its ok to say yes to saying no.

Yes

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An open and honest story which had me hanging on every word. I loved how real she was about her struggles but also the Cleary way she mixed humour into it. It was like listening to an old friend you hadn’t seen in years

Honest and entertaining

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