Reviews - Year of Yes | The StoryGraph

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This book has a lot of good advice if you’re someone who really struggles to leave their comfort zone. It was great to learn so much from Shonda. I found this an interesting way to write a memoir that also in many ways is also self- help

siriuswriter's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 rounded up.

oopsiemommy's review against another edition

5.0

Wow! I needed this and I’m so thankful I accidentally borrowed an audiobook instead of the actual book. It was a nice touch hearing the speeches from the actual recordings. I want to borrow the actual book from my library next because I am a fan of physical books and wouldn’t mind reliving the feelings I felt hearing her words.

allthebooksaremine's review against another edition

5.0

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Autobios might be my new favourite genre. This is a wonderful account of the importance of stepping outside of your comfort zone and into a life that’s truly meant for you. Unapologetically. I loved it.

chelsea_scott37's review against another edition

2.5

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lagomorphous's review against another edition

2.0

I wanted to like this more - after all Shonda Rhimes owns Thursday night TV, including one of my favorite shows, "How To Get Away with Murder." However, I found her style far too chatty, unfocused, and repetitive.

_jenniferreads_'s review against another edition

The Year of Yes, Shonda Rhimes discusses how saying yes to more things changed her outlook on life.

Shonda Rhimes was already a very successful, career minded mom when she took on this year of yes, so I feel like it is more about her getting the enjoyment out of life rather than how she became successful. As someone who leans towards introversion, and now works from home after the pandemic, I probably says “no” more than yes to social situations. This was an interesting take on facing fears, being more present, and saying yes to more things not such career related. That little change in perspective change can provide a different outlook and potentially a different outcome.