A review by shanbrenn
I've Been Thinking . . .: Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life by Maria Shriver

3.0

My rating is more like a 2.5. My nana gave this to me and loved it.. I found parts of it motivational and the book was peaceful to read as it is all about getting you in the mindset to live a better life and I like Maria Shriver. I did find some of it a little bland and wanted more out of it and each essay ends with a prayer to God, which, she does say doesn’t need to be God but any power higher than yourself, but the essays were pretty Catholic-based as well. Again, totally fine, but not my cup of tea.
I also think maybe if I was older I could’ve appreciated more aspects of her stories since she discusses motherhood and life in general from the view of a 60 year old women, so our experiences just aren’t in sync yet.