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“Maria Shriver is wise, funny and caring–and it all comes through in her winning guide to life, JUST WHO WILL YOU BE? We’re lucky to have her show us the way.”
– Tom Brokaw“Maria 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, M.D.

“Everything Maria Shriver does is a testament to how deeply she respects and cares about people; all people, all over the world. She really does. She is as charming and funny as she is brilliant and profoundly humane.”
–Anne Lamott

“Maria Shriver is real, vulnerable, humble, honest (just like her book) and not afraid to say so. A lovely book by a lovely person.”
–Danielle Steel

“This honest, straight-talking, profound little book is worth a lifetime of reflection. It calls readers of all ages to think again-and differently-about who they’ve been in the past and who they want to be now. This book is a life-stopper, a truly universal piece. It’s a must for everyone-of any age.”
–Sister Joan Chittister

“Every graduate (of anything) ought to be given a copy of this book along with their diploma. There’s wisdom, compassion and truth between these covers. For anyone — at any age.”
–Linda Ellerbee, Executive Producer, “Nick News”

“I’ve learned that asking ourselves not just what we want to be, but who we want to be is important at every stage of our lives, not just when we’re starting out in the world. That’s because in a way, we’re starting out fresh in the world every single day.”

Just Who Will You Be? is a candid, heartfelt, and inspirational book for seekers of all ages. Inspired by a speech she gave, Maria Shriver’s message is that what you do in your life isn’t what matters. It’s who you are. It’s an important lesson that will appeal to anyone of any age looking for a life of meaning.

In her own life, Shriver always walked straight down her own distinctive path, achieving her childhood goal of becoming “award-winning network newswoman Maria Shriver”. But when her husband was elected California’s Governor and she suddenly had to leave her job at NBC News, Maria was thrown for a loop. Right about then, her nephew asked her to speak at his high school graduation. She resisted, wondering how she could possibly give advice to kids, when she was feeling so lost herself. But in the end she relented and decided to dig down and dig deep, and the result is this little jewel.

Just Who Will You Be? reminds us that the answer to many of life’s question lie within — and that we’re all works in progress. That means it’s never too late to become the person you want to be.

Now the question for you is this: Just who will you be?

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5 out of 5 stars Straight From The Heart April 16, 2008
82 out of 86 found this review helpful

When I saw Just Who Will You Be? Big Question. Little Book. Answer Within, I grabbed it and read it on the spot in Barnes and Noble. I still bought the book and a copy for my friend’s daughter, who is graduating college in May and is terrified of the prospect of “being in the real world.”

Maria Shriver spoke at the high school graduating class of her nephew and the students and parents asked her to write a book based on the speech so they could more clearly remember what she said.

I’m glad she listened.

She discusses how a recent study found that kids today want fame more than anything else. (I read the survey and they overwhelmingly want to be actors or sports figures.) She tells the class that: “fame isn’t a goal worthy of your life.” Shriver describes why fame shouldn’t be a goal, that fame can’t give you meaning and purpose.

Instead, Shriver advises to follow your heart, discover who you are, who your authentic me really is.

The poem she read to the class is in the book and is powerful and true. Here is one stanza I really enjoyed:

You can be girly and strong
Have careers and go far
And when you get married
Not lose who you are

The stanza for the boys is equally as good.

Shriver acknowledges that we keep changing, growing and evolving as we age and that this is a good thing. She tells the reader about her experiences with growing and changing and they come straight from her heart and were very inspiring to me.

Ultimately, who you will be is based on getting in touch with your feelings and discovering your authentic self.

Finally, I related to this book because I’ve been feeling stuck lately. I published my first book a year ago. Ask most authors and they will tell you it’s like giving birth and the first year like raising a child. To add to the excitement, the book won awards!

But now, a it’s year later and it’s like the kid moved out of the house! I’ve had my moments (ask my husband,) and reading this book has finally inspired me to move on. I will always be an author, but I am also uniquely me and now its time for my next step.

Thank you for inspiring me, Maria!

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