 2008-12-01 - Feel Good
A feel good read for when you are way "over 21" and not sure how the rest of the world views you.
 2008-11-26 - I know it is Maria, but this is a little trite
I saw Maria Shriver on Oprah and had to buy this book. It seems like a few notches above the Chicken Soup books. Warm and fuzzy, but really not a lot there.
I was able to read it a manner of minutes. I read it again to make sure I hadn't missed something, but it was still the same.
I get what she is saying, but maybe who I will be is a person who wants more depth.
2008-11-14 - Cute little book with a big message
Just Who Will You Be?: Big Question. Little Book. Answer Within. (ROUGHCUT)
I gave this book as a gift to a middle-aged woman who was seeking a new self. She loved it! Easy reading, strong messages which she could relate to herself and to her teenage daughters. Offering hope and inspiration to those with questions about who they are, this book is worth the short time it takes to read and the longer time it takes to live. Once again, thanks to Maria Shriver.
2008-10-23 - Little Book + Big Question= An Inspiring Read!
This fantastic "little" read, "Just Who Will You Be?" by journalist Maria Shriver is a revelatory examination of self discovery by a woman who has enjoyed many accomplishments in her career. She explores some large questions that prove no matter what level of external success you may enjoy, the quest for happiness and well being is a common desire- whether you're a bus driver, school teacher, or a famous television personality.
Shriver, who in addition to working with the NBC news department for many years, is famous for being a member of the Kennedy family, as well as the wife of movie star/Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger. With all of the labels that have come to define the life of this anchor woman/ author/ talk show host / mother-wife-etc....Shriver found herself amidst a personal identity crisis. After years of working in television news, she was forced to resign from the job that she loved when NBC felt that her husband's position as Governor could harm her perceived integrity as a journalist. When she agrees to speak at an upcoming college graduation ceremony, she realizes that she can no longer hide behind her job affiliation to identify her contributions to life. She begins to question her own identity, including all the associations she previously used to define herself. After all, if she isn't a celebrated, successful journalist- who and what defines her value within her daily existence? By the end of the book, Shriver suggests that only person that can define who you are is.....you!
Two of my favorite authors, Ariel and Shya Kane, have written a fantastic new book entitled "Working on Yourself Doesn't Work: The 3 Simple Ideas That Can Instantaneously Transform Your Life" that explores some of the themes in Shriver's book. In workshops, audio tapes, and in this inspiring new read, the Kanes write about how labels and outside associations do not produce happiness or well being. All you need to have a successful, happy life is to be present within each current moment of "now". I have attended many of the Kanes workshops in New York City and even though I'm not a "famous news anchor from a famous family" my life is an awesome daily adventure thanks to many of the ideas explored by Ariel and Shya in their book.
Shriver and the Kanes have incredible insights on how to live a happy, fulfilling life- I highly recommend both of these books!
2008-10-05 - Very Satisfactory
I was able to read this little book in one sitting, but the wisdom shared out of it was inspiring to me.
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