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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 170.44 EAN: 9781401323189 ISBN: 1401323189 Label: Hyperion Manufacturer: Hyperion Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 112 Publication Date: April 15, 2008 Publisher: Hyperion Release Date: April 15, 2008 Studio: Hyperion Editorial Review: Book Description: "Maria Shriver is wise, funny and caring--and it all comes through in her winning guide to life, JUST WHO WILL YOU BE? We're lucky to have her show us the way." -- Tom Brokaw "Maria teaches all of us in the graduate program of life to seek meaning through the joy of following your heart. Just the kind of advice a heart surgeon cherishes." --Mehmet Oz, M.D. "Everything Maria Shriver does is a testament to how deeply she respects and cares about people; all people, all over the world. She really does. She is as charming and funny as she is brilliant and profoundly humane." --Anne Lamott "Maria Shriver is real, vulnerable, humble, honest (just like her book) and not afraid to say so. A lovely book by a lovely person." --Danielle Steel "This honest, straight-talking, profound little book is worth a lifetime of reflection. It calls readers of all ages to think again-and differently-about who they've been in the past and who they want to be now. This book is a life-stopper, a truly universal piece. It's a must for everyone-of any age." --Sister Joan Chittister "Every graduate (of anything) ought to be given a copy of this book along with their diploma. There's wisdom, compassion and truth between these covers. For anyone -- at any age." --Linda Ellerbee, Executive Producer, "Nick News" "I've learned that asking ourselves not just what we want to be, but who we want to be is important at every stage of our lives, not just when we're starting out in the world. That's because in a way, we're starting out fresh in the world every single day." Just Who Will You Be? is a candid, heartfelt, and inspirational book for seekers of all ages. Inspired by a speech she gave, Maria Shriver's message is that what you do in your life isn't what matters. It's who you are. It's an important lesson that will appeal to anyone of any age looking for a life of meaning. In her own life, Shriver always walked straight down her own distinctive path, achieving her childhood goal of becoming "award-winning network newswoman Maria Shriver". But when her husband was elected California's Governor and she suddenly had to leave her job at NBC News, Maria was thrown for a loop. Right about then, her nephew asked her to speak at his high school graduation. She resisted, wondering how she could possibly give advice to kids, when she was feeling so lost herself. But in the end she relented and decided to dig down and dig deep, and the result is this little jewel. Just Who Will You Be? reminds us that the answer to many of life's question lie within -- and that we're all works in progress. That means it's never too late to become the person you want to be. Now the question for you is this: Just who will you be? Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Just Who Will You Be?Great book idea for graduation gift! Not politicaly motivated, but wonderful ways of thinking to enter a new stage of you life, or the rest of your life. Small book to read which lets you digest the information. Rating: - 7wondersI gave this book to a high school graduate. She loved it and it also gave her something to think about. Thank you again. Rating: - Like Having Coffee and Conversation with a Treasured FriendI enjoyed this book because it was like having coffee and conversation with a treasured friend. As always, Maria writes with warmth, caring and honesty. She lets down her hair and tells it like it really is--her doubts, confusion, and need to redefine herself as changes occur in her life. I like the conclusion she comes to--that you don't have to 'be' a certain thing, play a particular role, you can just get in touch with the person you are and let your actions and your personality flow from that. ... Read More Rating:  - Not going to make a difference in your lifeHi This book was just ok probably a good gift for a graduation. I saw her on Oprah and because of her age thought it would be earth shattering for any age. Just tells one to follow their own heart not everyones expectations. Rating: - educationalI thought it was a bit laboring, I suppose if you are a member of the Kennedy family, you have to keep reminding yourself who you really are. |
