Year of Yes

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In Year of Yes, Shonda Rhimes shares her transformative journey over a year where she embraces saying "yes" to opportunities that scare her. This memoir delves into her personal and professional growth, highlighting her experiences of stepping out of her comfort zone and discovering the joy and empowerment in challenging her own fears and insecurities.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by stories of personal transformation and empowerment. It offers an inspiring glimpse into the author's journey of embracing opportunities and conquering fears, making it perfect for those who love candid memoirs filled with humour and heart.

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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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INFORMATION

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

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Weight: 0g

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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