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I've been thinking...: reflections, prayers, and meditations for a meaningful life
(Large Print)

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Published:
New York Random House Large Print, [2018].
Format:
Large Print
Edition:
First large print edition.
ISBN:
9780525589396, 0525589392
Status:
Description

Presents a book of reflections 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. Like talking with a close friend, it's the perfect companion, an exceptional gift for someone looking to move forward in life with hope and grace.

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Pitkin Large Print Books
LARGE PRINT 248.482 S561
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Jan 31, 2022
Summit-Breck Large Print
LP 158.128 SHR
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Physical Desc:
xiii, 302 pages (large print) ; 18 cm
Language:
English

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Description
Presents a book of reflections for those seeking wisdom, guidance, encouragement, and inspiration on the road to a meaningful life.
Description
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. Like talking with a close friend, it's the perfect companion, an exceptional gift for someone looking to move forward in life with hope and grace.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)

Shriver, M. (2018). I've been thinking...: reflections, prayers, and meditations for a meaningful life. First large print edition. New York, Random House Large Print.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Shriver, Maria. 2018. I've Been Thinking...: Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life. New York, Random House Large Print.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Shriver, Maria, I've Been Thinking...: Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life. New York, Random House Large Print, 2018.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Shriver, Maria. I've Been Thinking...: Reflections, Prayers, and Meditations for a Meaningful Life. First large print edition. New York, Random House Large Print, 2018.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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