I've Been Thinking . . . by Maria Shriver audiobook

I've Been Thinking . . .: Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life

By Maria Shriver
Read by Maria Shriver

Penguin Audio
4.20 Hours • Unabridged
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    ISBN: 9780525529538

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “[I've Been Thinking…] is beautiful...I felt your soul on these pages.” –Oprah Winfrey “If you are feeling stuck, lost, or you just need a pick-me-up, this is the book for you. Shriver’s wisdom will fill you up.” —Hoda Kotb, coanchor, The Today Show The ideal book for those seeking wisdom, guidance, encouragement, and inspiration on the road to a meaningful life. As a prominent woman juggling many roles, Maria Shriver knows just how surprising, unpredictable, and stressful everyday life can be. In this moving and powerful book, she shares inspiring quotes, prayers, and reflections designed to get readers thinking, get them feeling, get them laughing, and help them in their journey to what she calls The Open Field--a place of acceptance, purpose, and passion--a place of joy. I've Been Thinking . . . is ideal for anyone at any point in her life. Whether you feel like you've got it all together or like it's all falling apart--whether you're taking stock of your life or simply looking to recharge, this is the book you will turn to again and again. Spend the weekend reading it cover to cover, or keep it on your nightstand to flip to the chapter you need most. Like talking with a close friend, it's the perfect daily companion—an exceptional gift for someone looking to move forward in life with hope and grace.

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Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

“[I've Been Thinking…] is beautiful...I felt your soul on these pages.” –Oprah Winfrey

“If you are feeling stuck, lost, or you just need a pick-me-up, this is the book for you. Shriver’s wisdom will fill you up.” —Hoda Kotb, coanchor, The Today Show

The ideal book for those seeking wisdom, guidance, encouragement, and inspiration on the road to a meaningful life.

As a prominent woman juggling many roles, Maria Shriver knows just how surprising, unpredictable, and stressful everyday life can be.

In this moving and powerful book, she shares inspiring quotes, prayers, and reflections designed to get readers thinking, get them feeling, get them laughing, and help them in their journey to what she calls The Open Field--a place of acceptance, purpose, and passion--a place of joy.

I've Been Thinking . . . is ideal for anyone at any point in her life. Whether you feel like you've got it all together or like it's all falling apart--whether you're taking stock of your life or simply looking to recharge, this is the book you will turn to again and again. Spend the weekend reading it cover to cover, or keep it on your nightstand to flip to the chapter you need most. Like talking with a close friend, it's the perfect daily companion—an exceptional gift for someone looking to move forward in life with hope and grace.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“Broadcast journalist Maria Shriver gives a commanding narration of her meditation on how to live a meaningful life. Shriver’s soothing delivery has a gentle tone as she shares her personal reflections on life’s work and how to make a difference in the world. At times, when she’s conveying her immense respect and gratitude for her family and her role as a mother, she gets choked up. These heartfelt moments are deeply moving and help make her message about the power of blessings and gratitude so much more poignant. Shriver’s choices of spiritual prayers are also delivered with her signature personable style, which conveys their inspiring messages. A beautiful listening experience for all times. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” —AudioFile
“If you are feeling stuck, lost, or you just need a pick-me-up, this is the book for you. Shriver’s wisdom will fill you up.” —Hoda Kotb, coanchor, The Today Show
“This book is superb. Shriver 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, MD
This book is full of hope, inspiration, wisdom--from a woman [who] embodies all that she writes. Such a wonderful read. —People
Shriver tackles motherhood, faith, acceptance, and more in her search for how we can all live a more meaningful life. With quotes, prayers, and personal anecdotes, this book feels like a long walk with a close friend. —PopSugar
An uplifting collection. . . intimate and thought-provoking. —goop
Sometimes, we could all use a read that makes us feel good and inspired. . . .  a collection of moving quotes and reflections from Maria Shriver designed to get you through whatever journey you’re on. —Hello Giggles
The honesty of this uplifting book will please Shriver’s established readership as well as new readers looking for inspiration. —Publishers Weekly 
Maria Shriver is a beacon of compassion and understanding—a life force. —Tom Brokaw
This book is superb. Shriver 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, MD
In I’ve Been Thinking . . . Shriver serves up golden nuggets of wisdom, honesty, and inspiration that take us out of our individual worlds and connects us to what’s important, true, and meaningful in the journey of being human. —Mark Hyman, MD; director, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine 
Maria Shriver is a person of unusual compassion, intelligence, and honor. If you want to feel uplifted, inspired, and comforted, read it. This book, like its author, is a precious gift to the world. —Martha Beck
Thought-provoking, spirited, a deep and personal message to help one discover a meaningful and joyful life. —Deepak Chopra
If you are feeling stuck, lost, or you just need a pick-me-up, this is the book for you. Shriver’s wisdom will fill you up. —Hoda Kotb, coanchor, The Today Show
There’s so much noise in the world, so many distractions, responsibilities, choices. Shriver’s soulful words of wisdom, guidance, and strength are both beautiful and invaluable. — Elizabeth Lesser, cofounder, Omega Institute
Maria Shriver has always been a voice of hope, unity, equality, and love—a wise, steady voice calling us to become our best selves. Here, she gives us her hard-earned wisdom, tenderness, courage and wildly gorgeous, inclusive, accessible faith. . . . It’s a book every person should keep close. —Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Love Warrior
A gem. . .  a spiritual and emotional gift to everyone who reads it. —Joan Chittister
This book will fill up your inspirational tank until it overflows! Essential for anyone needing to restore peace, purpose, and passion. —DeVon Franklin 

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Author Bio: Maria Shriver

Author Bio: Maria Shriver

Maria Shriver in an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and documentary film producer. A Georgetown University graduate, she was a correspondent for Dateline NBC, as well as coanchor for several other network news shows. Her book successes include Ten Things I wish I’d Known before I Went Out into the Real World, And One More Thing before You Go …, as well as multiple educational books for children. Former first lady of California by her marriage to then-governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, she remains active in many philanthropic projects and volunteer organizations.

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Available Formats : Digital Download
Category: Nonfiction/Self-Help
Runtime: 4.20
Audience: Adult
Language: English

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