I read the book and now, I want more!
I love the fact that I have family members and friends who recommend books or buy them for me when they KNOW I’ll love the content.
In the book, Shonda speaks about how a comment from her sister about her limitations of herself regarding fears prevents her from saying yes to anything, and that jolted something alive in her to change that.
A younger cousin of mine told me about Shonda Rhimes’ Year of Yes because she truly enjoyed it in its audiobook form. She gave me the gist of it and hyped it up enthusiastically, too.
I had to see for myself, and I’m glad I did. Here is the Amazon review for it:
“My Cousin Recommended This Book!
And I’m awfully glad she did! Firstly, I didn’t expect to read what I just read. I’ll be honest, I didn’t know what to expect.
It’s Shonda Rhimes! Of course, I was thinking, in the back of my mind, the woman can downright write, so it ought to be good. But this was/is much better than good. It’s phenomenal!
Secondly, I hadn’t factored in the reality that she’d let us into her personal life just a bit with this book, and lo and behold, she did!
I felt like a member of her family thumbing through the pages, laughing, sighing, and crying. Not only is Year of Yes well-written, it is full of humor and grit and witty retorts.
I sank into so many scenes as they were told from the writer’s point of view and recollection. I connected with various happenings in her life as a writer, and her love life reminded me of mine as well.
There is so much to explore and unpack in this book, and I am happy to have had the opportunity to do so. I assure you, it IS a work of art that is worth your time.”
I absolutely adore it when a recommendation does not steer me wrong. And this book is now a favorite of mine!
A Cornered Gurl 
This looks like a great read. Definitely adding this to my stack. Thanks, trE! Reminds me of one I read a few years ago, titled, This Year I Will by M. J. Ryan. I am sure they are very different but perhaps the same motivating message. 👍🏻
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Great review. I wish I had time to read this. Yeah, I could listen to the audio version but I like to underline key information.
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I cannot do audiobooks at all. I would be incredibly distracted. I understand.
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Well, looks like I have another book to add to my already humongous list of TBR’s! 😲📚😊
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My apologies! It’ll be worth it! 😂😆🤣
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Oh honey, if you recommended it, I know it is worth it. Thanks a million trE! 😍💖🙆🏽♀️
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Wow, thanks for the recommendation.
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You’re most welcome! It’s truly a great read!
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I have had this book on my list of books to read for a few years now. I guess this is my nudge to read it. Thanks for sharing!💕
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Yup. Yes, ma’am. You will NOT be disappointed. You’re welcome!
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I read that book, simply awesome. My girlfriend and I went out and had our year of yes too 😊. I would strongly recommend it too 👍🏾👍🏾.
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I love Shonda Rimes, so I’d probably love the book! Grey’s Anatomy was one of my favorite shows, but I know she has written others.
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You’re up early too? Did you have to take YOUR dog out?
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I’m always up this early. Lol! Yes, ma’am! We get up and go for our morning walk and then I come in and get her and Zumi fed, and I start my day.
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Here it was 4:30 and I’d been up since 3:30 when brandy we had to go out. Stayed up reading til five, went back to bed and Dave had to check on me at 9! That isn’t like me but I’d had a hard time getting back to sleep because I was cold. I should have just stayed up!
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