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“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
Co-founder, Omega Institute

“Thought-provoking, spirited, a deep and personal message to help one discover a meaningful and joyful life.”

Deepak Chopra

“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

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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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“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

“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

“Maria Shriver is a beacon of compassion and understanding—a life force.”

Tom Brokaw

“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

“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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