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  • I've Been Thinking...

  • Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life
  • By: Maria Shriver
  • Narrated by: Maria Shriver
  • Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,045 ratings)

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I've Been Thinking...

By: Maria Shriver
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Instant number one New York Times best seller. “[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 listeners 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 audiobook you will turn to again and again. Spend the weekend listening to it 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.

©2018 Maria Shriver (P)2018 Penguin Audio
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Maria Shriver and Randy Pausch


"I've Been Thinking..." is sitting alongside Randy Pausch's "The Last Lecture".
I laughed, cried, smiled, and reflected and then I went to Amazon and bought "I've Been Thinking..." for all three of my girls (the last book I bought them all was the Last Lecture).
My 12 year old is almost done with it and I can tell she's getting something out of it. There are areas in this book that anyone with a pulse can relate to and I get a giggle every time my 26 year old calls me laughing and says "you SURE you didn't write this?". I'm always grateful to the people who take the time to write down my thoughts....LOL!

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This is a very beautiful book!

The reflections and the prayers really resonated for me, and hearing her read her words was the icing on this beautiful book.

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Great read!

Really enjoyed reading this book and will probably reread before the end of the year. I found the lessons to be insightful and inspirating.

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Exactly what I needed

She speaks from such great life experiences! You can tell that her advise is very genuine. This book made me have such admiration and respect for her as a woman. Her advice in this book was so helpful!

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Highly Recommend

This was my first audio book and I really enjoyed it especially hearing Maria narrate it. I didn’t personally know of the book but saw it was recommended. I have now searched her out to follow her on social media and via her website. I want to keep in contact with her and what she has to say.

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Excellent

Beautiful
I love Her insights, her humility, humor, integrity, heart, compassion, determination, empathy, strength, vulnerability- highly recommend

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Just What I Needed...

I loved this book. Found it by accident but once I started listening, I could not quit. For me it was helpful to be reminded that others experience similar chaos in life. It was helpful for me to be reminded to separate the chaos from what is important and to stay focused on what is important in life. This book was inspirational.

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Thank you Maria Shriver for writing and sharing these lessons of life. I have really enjoyed this book and have now listen to it at least five or six times. Each time Learning something new. The lesson I cherish most is the one to ask God for what you need.

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Exceptional

It was exceptional. I enjoyed listening and learning.
This book was full of life lessons.

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Wise words and reflections

I really enjoyed this book. I believe most of the things Maria said and the exercises she recommend we do to live a better life. I recommend everyone read it.

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