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Year of Yes
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In this poignant, hilarious and deeply intimate call to arms, Hollywood's most powerful woman, the mega-talented creator of Grey's Anatomy and Scandal and executive producer of Bridgerton, For the People and How to Get Away with Murder, reveals how saying YES changed her life - and how it can change yours too.
With three hit shows on television and three children at home, Shonda Rhimes had lots of good reasons to say no when invitations arrived. Hollywood party? No. Speaking engagement? No. Media appearances? No.
And to an introvert like Shonda, who describes herself as 'hugging the walls' at social events and experiencing panic attacks before press interviews, there was a particular benefit to saying no: nothing new to fear. Then came Thanksgiving 2013, when Shonda's sister Delorse muttered six little words at her: You never say yes to anything.
Profound, impassioned and laugh-out-loud funny, in Year of Yes Shonda Rhimes reveals how saying YES changed - and saved - her life. And inspires readers everywhere to change their own lives with one little word: Yes.
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The reviews highlight that Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes offers a candid and inspiring look at her year-long journey of embracing new opportunities. Critics praise its honest and raw narrative, with Rhimes's writing being both witty and conversational. It's noted for delivering valuable life lessons with humour and relatability, drawing parallels to the engaging style of her popular TV shows. Overall, the book is seen as a blend of autobiography, self-help, and empowerment, encouraging readers to step out of their comfort zones.
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ISBN: 9781471157325
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 October 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Illustration: 1 x 16pp colour plates
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 130.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Shonda Rhimes is an award-winning creator, producer, the CEO of global media company, Shondaland, and New York Times best-selling author of Year of Yes. She is known for executive producing such TV series as Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Inventing Anna, and more. As the founder of The Rhimes Foundation, Rhimes supports arts, education, and activism, serving on numerous nonprofit boards, including the American Film Institute, Lincoln Center, the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, and the Kennedy Center. In addition, Rhimes is on special committees for the USC Film Council and the Obama Foundation. A three-time inclusion on the Time 100 list of most influential people, she has been appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire and her work has been celebrated with numerous awards including induction into the Television Academy Hall of Fame.
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