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Year of Yes

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In this 10th Anniversary Edition, Shonda Rhimes, executive producer of Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte, and more, not only revisits her galvanizing New York Times bestseller but gives fans an extraordinary cache of brand-new stories that showcase the continuing power that saying YES has had on her life.

In Shonda’s own words: “This book is the same as before, but it also is not. It is brand-new. It has changed. Transformed. Evolved. Grown. Just like me.”

In 2015, Shonda Rhimes, the trailblazing creative force behind some of television’s most beloved series, took on a challenge that would change her life forever. She decided to say yes to everything for a year, and the results were exhilarating. Hailed as “honest, raw, and revelatory” (The Washington Post) and “as fun to read as Rhimes’s TV series are to watch” (Los Angeles Times), Year of Yes quickly became a New York Times bestseller, captivating readers everywhere and inspiring them to undertake their own YES journeys.

In this celebratory and expanded anniversary edition, you’ll find more wildly candid and transformational chapters that reveal how the mega-talented Shonda, once a self-described introvert, achieved badassery worthy of a Shondaland character—and how you can, too.

Editions (6)

ISBN9781668205273
PublisherScribner Book Company
Publication Date10/14/25
Pages400

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  • bookminutes
    bookminutes

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    5.0

    Inspirierend 🌞

    Shonda Rhimes, aus deren Feder die Erfolgsserien Grey's Anatomy und Scandal stammen, berichtet in diesem autobiografischen Buch von ihrem „Ja-Experiment" (so der deutsche Titel). Durch eine eher beiläufige Aussage ihrer Schwester wird sie darauf aufmerksam, dass sie nie zu Dingen „ja" sagt, sondern sich in ihrem Shondaland vergräbt und sich dadurch selbst viele tolle Momente verbaut. Daran will sie etwas ändern und sagt künftig zu allen Dingen, die ihr eigentlich etwas Angst machen, statt „nein" "JA". Und auf dieser Reise - dem Year of Yes begleiten wir Shonda im Buch und erfahren so, in welcher Weise sie dieses Experiment positiv verändert hat. Ich lese neben Romanen supergern auch Bücher aus dem Gebiet der persönlichen Weiterentwicklung, denn ich finde man kann immer etwas für sich selbst daraus mitnehmen. Und das konnte ich vor allem aus diesem Buch. Auch ich habe angefangen, einmal mehr „Ja" zu Dingen zu sagen, die ich manchmal aus Faulheit oder Furcht gelassen hätte und ich merkte selbst, wie gut es mit tat, diese positiven Erfahrungen zu machen. Wenn ihr also auch dazu neigt, gern mal abzulehnen statt Dingen zuzusagen, dann kann ich euch das Buch wärmstens empfehlen.

    Inspirierend 🌞

    Apr 13, 2025

  • 4.0

    Excellent read especially in working on one's self and confidence. I like the whole idea of living in acceptance of who you are and it's definitely something I'm looking to try and do for myself. No hiding or running away from who I want to be. Just saying yes to the opportunities that come my way and in developing me. Well written, funny, insightful and thought through. Definitely going to jump into more of her work.

    Nov 20, 2023

  • bibliotherapy
    bibliotherapy

    7 Followers

    4.0

    It's a great book with quite a few takaways. Only her constantly repeating herself within a few sentences annoyed me while reading often times. I know, it's a writing style – just not my taste it seems.

    Dec 20, 2023

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