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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.

©2015 Ships at a Distance, Inc. (P)2015 Simon & Schuster, Inc. Entertainment & Celebrities Parenting & Families Personal Development Personal Success Relationships Single Parents Women Celebrity Single Parent Inspiring Funny Witty Feel-Good

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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 every minute, was hooked from the beginning just didn't want it to finish... amazing story teller as always, so fun..

just amazing

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I fell in love with with this book. All her experiences where powerful! It's now my year of yes.

absolutely loved it! .<br />

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once you're in the story you're in. Shonda is not only and excellent writer, but funny relatable and inspiring I'm glad I took the chance to listen to this audio book.

Always in the sun. YES.

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First let me start by saying I have never listened to a audio book in one sitting. This book had my attention and for good reason not only is she smart, witty but educational. I end this book wanting to take a page out of Shonda' s story and I am encouraged to say yes to things I am afraid to do. I related to some of the things she shared and listened to the the things I couldn't relate too. I love her honesty and I will definitely listen again. Thank you for sharing your story Shonda.

Say Yes to this book

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So honest and relatable, funny and inspiring.

So glad Shonda reads it, it adds an extra essence of her.

Loved it. Yes!

Badassary Book

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And I love Scandal.
A lovely, honest, very funny book. Felt like a conversation between friends and has already inspired me to make changes to my life. Wish I'd had this year's ago.

Even better than Scandal

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It was an interesting listen. A reserved yet determined person who is into social issues and this is reflective in her work.

This book was recommended to me. It was ok. Inspirational in parts. Her story telling is really good

Saying yes works

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Very inspiring and entertaining. already recommended to a number of friends and will read again

loved it

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Loved it. Shona Rhimes is a favourite of mine, from watching Greys Anatomy to How to Get Away with Murder this book did not disappoint. It's a simple principle and change in mindset that I stick to now, and you get further in life by stepping out of your comfort zone and starting saying yes. I believe our lives are a journey and doing this opens so many new opportunities. This book is in my top 5 list, it's a must read....

Yes, Yes, Yes...

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Probably the most entertaining non fiction book ever!
Cannot recommend it enough. Just read it. Or listen to it!

Read it! You absolutely must

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