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#24in48 #challenge. I am giving my eyes a rest with Year of Yes on audiobook. I can only do memoir on audiobook specifically read by the author. I space out too much with fiction and miss too much. I get all my audiobooks from the Library and play them on Libby.

YAAASSSSSS!! this has been sitting on my shelf for a while aaaand i‘ve been needing something to lift me up from I‘ll Be Gone In The Dark ☠️

#LilithJuly #DontDreamItsOver
I‘m not usually much of a Personal Growth/Self-Help reader, but as a total ‘Greys Anatomy‘ fan girl, I picked this one up by Shonda and really enjoyed it...
This little nugget of practical advice has stuck with me.... (oh, and if you‘re feeling crappy, Dance it out! 💃🏿🎶💕)

This book. I am so enamored with it. Shonda Rhimes writes about her decision to spend a year saying "yes" to things (opportunities) that frighten her. I see so much of myself in her at the beginning of this book and have walked away feeling so inspired to have my very own Year of Yes. For anyone who is struggling or in a rut, read this book!

This amazing person who created the most epic on screen friendship ever...also wrote this amazing book. Seriously I love her, this book is amazing, I think I need my own year of yes!

There‘s something to be said for reading the right book at the right time. I‘ve had this book for years and have always put it off. Celebrity memoirs, self-help, and inspirational books just aren‘t my thing. And Year of Yes looked to me like it‘d be all three of those wrapped into one. And it kind of was. But it also spoke to me in ways I didn‘t think it could. I found this to be entertaining, inspiring, and relatable.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

#memoir

Shonda posted this on IG recently and combines with my current audiobook Just The Funny Parts it really hit home today.

I‘ve been reading this book at work during lunch for awhile. Shonda Rhimes has a wonderful family and a comment by one of her sisters started her on a self improvement year. There‘s a lot to like about this book but I‘m not sure I would recommend it except to her fans. Again I‘m torn between a pick or a so-so. . Still wishing for spring.

Just finished the audio book. Excited.

A huge thank you to @Tanisha_A for my #JustABookSwap books! I love love love Year of Yes and am so glad to finally own it! And the Oscar Wilde quotes are fabulous! Thank you so much! ☺️

I can‘t believe I didn‘t love this book. I love Shonda Rhimes so much and was really looking forward to this and I ended up disappointed. I found it to be slow and repetitive and not as inspiring as I would have expected. Not a whole lot in this one that I really liked.

Just say YES...you'll be glad you did. Amazing work of art from start to finish. You won't be disappointed.

I‘m closer to reaching my goal than I thought, so I‘m going to take a little break (and probably nap lol). Really enjoying this book. I relate to Rhimes a lot (I mean, minus the whole three hit shows and meeting Obama and Oprah part).

#24in28

Spending a second day resting after nearly passing out on Friday. My plan is to rest and read today.

I‘m currently reading Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes.

#amreading #shondarhimes #bookquotes

Just starting!

I don't watch any of her shows. I didn't know anything about her. I don't remember how this got on my radar (or my TBR shelves), but I was so very pleasantly surprised by it! I related heavily to how her introversion affects aspects of her very public life (and vice versa?). I appreciated her humor. I imagine that I'll add a few of her tidbits to my own personal goal-planning this year. Happy new year, dear Littens!

Yes! Yes! Yes! Everyone should read this book. Actually no. Everyone should listen to the #audiobook! I am so happy this was a purchase and not a loan. Let me start by saying it actually wasn't what I was expecting, but it was definitely FANTASTIC! It may become an annual tradition to listen to this book at the start of each new year. Get this book!!! First completed for #LitsyAtoZ

First #audiobook of the new year and first entry for #LitzyAtoZ

Day 17 #adventrecommends

Written by creator of shows like Grey's Anatomy & Scandal, Rhimes discusses how saying "yes" changed her life for the better. She also talks about her life experiences & I found myself relating so much to her as a fellow introvert. I really think I need to reread this for inspiration!

@emilyrose_x

I listened to the audio version of this book, which I typically do with autobiographies. I give this book about 3 stars, I was not blown away by it but I did enjoy the concept of saying yes to everything and her discussing Christina Yang.

I read this for the “Endorsed by Karen” square of the #ssdgmchallenge. This may be the last one I get in before the end of the year. I will probably finish the rest in 2019 unless there‘s a new challenge! ❤️

Finally getting notifications from Litsy again!

Shonda Rhimes is incredibly talented and I really wanted to really love this book. I did like listening to her speeches and hearing her thoughts about Cristina Yang- a tv character I admired.

#NoFemmeber #screwed
Though not from this book, this is a quote from one of my favorite female characters of all time (Dr. Cristina Yang), who was created by one of the female writers I admire most....
I love Shonda Rhimes, and loved this inspiring book on audio. 🎧💕

I listened to the audio and it was a great look into how sometimes having achieved success still means you need to re-evaluate your life.

Was this an awesome book? Yes! Yes! Yes! Both hilarious and thought-provoking, the Year of Yes was like a conversation with a wise friend who uses their own experiences to help you to re-examine your own life choices. I officially love Ms. Shonda Rhimes and her wonderful book of Yes!

This! She certainly has a point...

"I put down the glass of wine and lay on the sofa. And really thought about those six words. You never say yes to anything. Maybe it was time to start saying yes. Maybe." - - Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes

I love Grey‘s Anatomy and Shonda Rhimes‘ dark and twisty style of storytelling. However, I did not feel blown away by this book. The title is misleading to me. I was surprised that this book is actually an autobiography and not a self-help/motivational read.

Are you a member of a book club? Our club recently selected Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes and, although it's definitely not one I'd typically gravitate towards, I *think* I'm looking forward to reading it. It's recently dawned on me that I don't say "yes" enough. I'm quick to say "no" because I'm comfortable in my little box, I'm often afraid of failure, and/or I'm just a little too anxious in new situations. Maybe this book will show me the light.

“Freedom lies across the field of the difficult conversation.” P. 225, Shonda Rhimes.

I love that Shonda prioritizes family over work. I do the same and I have felt extremely guilty. I'm working on it! I hope you can choose your love ❤️ (maybe your love is work) and go forward while being kind to yourself.

#audiowalking Loved listening to Shonda read this! Also, Y in my #Litsyatoz challenge! #DanceItOut

After her sister‘s muttered comment, “You never say yes to anything,” successful television writer Shonda Rhimes took a look at her life and decided to say yes to things that scared her for a year. I didn‘t love this right from the start, but I was all in by the end.

Does anybody ever suffer from reader's block? Like, there's times when you know you should be reading but you can't just bring yourself to do it?

Two weeks in France 🇫🇷. Bliss😁🍷🥐📚

We moved this week! Here is a dark picture of my newly filled shelves.

First I had never heard of Shonda Rhimes nor watched any of her TV series that she wrote I just don't do hour-long dramas but I kept seeing this book. I truly enjoyed it. It's funny and thought-provoking even if I don't agree with all of the things that she states.

90% read and am battling between finishing it but not wanting too coz I‘m enjoying it too much!! #GreatBook #LoveHerWritting

For reals...I am already liking this book

I loved this book! Shonda faces so many of the problems we all face and with her year of yes she challenged herself but ended up becoming more herself and for the better! I loved how candid and funny she was! I was laughing out loud at points and basically cheering her on at other points! Such a great book from a powerful woman! Plus I love how she admits that Christina Yang is her best friend...gosh I want her as a best friend!!

#SassyBookworm😏

‘Helping‘ my dad today mow...aka I‘m here for moral support so he ‘doesn‘t die‘ (his words,not mine)! So he‘s mowing and I‘m sitting in the bed of his truck enjoying my audiobook and this beautiful day!!! Happy Friday everyone!!!

#SassyBookworm😏 #Libby #mydaddyshelper #imnotmuchhelp 🤣

Review will be on my blog at www.blackwomenreadbooks.com This book is overall an ok read. Motivational and empowering, but I get the Grey's Anatomy vibe with Shonda's personality. Like I felt like I was reading a memoir of Meredith.

I admittedly have not watched any of Shonda Rhimes shows, however I did enjoy this book. This book has made me rethink my attitude towards saying yes to opportunities and events that arise that are outside of my comfort zone. This was my #Y book for the #LitsyAtoZchallenge.

So first of all, I love Grey‘s Anatomy and Shonda Rhimes but this book was AMAZING! She does so many things that I could never even think of doing and is wonderful at them. Highly recommend!

As an introvert (and happy as one), I could never do a year of yes. It would drive me crazy. However, I loved Shonda Rhimes' honesty and openness. Her speeches were amazing too. She narrates her own audiobook which I loved. #prereadathon

I got #bookmail today from @Simona ! Thank you so much for the lovely books! I haven't heard of Gypsy Jane but it sounds like a fascinating read. I can't thank you enough 💜📚 You did such a good job that I had to enlist Lydia in helping me choose the first book 😺 #2018nonfictionbookexchange #catsoflitsy #petsoflitsy

“See, I am an introvert. Deep. To the bone. My marrow is introvert marrow. My snot is introvert snot...”

Oh Shonda, hey girl hey.