A Place Of Yes: 10 Rules For Getting Everything You Want Out Of Life (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
Bethenny Frankel, ‘A Place of Yes’I’m hesitant to even write a review about this book, knowing that no words I use could possibly do justice to describing how amazing, uplifting, and inspirational it is. The introduction alone was all it took to make me completely hooked. I was instantly inspired. I felt immediately stronger and more self-assured. And I wanted to keep reading so this feeling would last.Of course, this book helped teach me that *I* control my feelings—so I could choose to remain inspired and happy even when I had to put the book down and get back to my life.But that’s the thing: this book, Bethenny’s 10 rules, taught me how to find my inner strength and live the best life I possibly can. I was excited to keep reading and learning; but at the same time, I was excited to get back to my life and practice what I had learned. People in my life have already noticed a difference in my attitude as I’ve practiced these rules. I’m more positive, stronger, truly coming from a place of yes. And I know I can continue to be that way. Bethenny provided me with all the advice and tools I need to live my life coming from a place of yes. Everything I need is within me. It just helps to have that voice—that additional support—from someone who has been through similar life experiences and who truly is practicing her own advice.“If you are wasting time and energy trying to be as much like everyone else as you can, you are throwing away something precious: your individuality. When you embrace your difference, your DNA, your look or heritage or religion or your unusual name, that’s when you start to shine.”I ended up keeping a highlighter and sticky notes by my side every time I picked up this book. I knew I’d be highlighting or underlining another inspirational quote, using notes to make pages that were especially helpful. I treated this book like a journal. I’d capture my own thoughts and highlight bits and pieces that meant the most to me. Bethenny’s words and advice have truly lifted me up and inspired me. I fully plan to live my life according to these 10 rules. I am choosing to live a full life and a happy life. To learn and grow and smile. Knowing someone else can do it makes me feel connected—helps me know I am not alone. And Bethenny has been through so much—but her experiences have taught her the skills she needs to make her life the best life possible.“No matter what you’ve done, even if you regret it, even if you don’t know what the hell to do next, every single thing that happens to you has the potential to open new doors. It happened for a reason—and it’s still taking you somewhere, even if you can’t see it right now.”Even now, years after this book was first released, and during a time when Bethenny and her husband, Jason, are in the middle of a divorce, the book holds its strength. Because Bethenny’s words hold their meaning. Sure, it makes me sad to think that things have so drastically changed for her; but at the same time, reading this book makes me know that Bethenny is not only making a choice that is necessary and right for her, but that she has the strength and possesses the skills she needs to get through this tough time. And now, thanks to her, so do I.I have already torn out the last page of this book—a summary of the 10 rules—to carry with me at all times. So that I will always have what I need right with me—and within me—to come from a place of yes.This book is positive, heartfelt, honest, passionate, uplifting, real, and inspirational. Whether or not you know Bethenny Frankel—even whether or not you like her—you still have something to gain from reading this book.“Take it or leave it—you take the good and build on it; you leave the bad, in favor of a new idea. Most important, you keep moving forward, never settling for what doesn’t work.”Let it inspire you to live life to the fullest and come from a place of yes. Now… celebrate! “It’s about love, in the end, the ultimate message at the end of the journey to yourself.” I really enjoyed Bethenny Frankel's extemporaneous talk at her book signing for "A Place of Yes, 10 Rules for Getting Everything You Want Out of Life" at Barnes & Noble Union Square. It was a fun time as she took questions from the audience and responded in her typical tell-it-like-it-is style. This style is also evident throughout the book as she shares her experiences and philosophy for overcoming obstacles and achieving your goals.
What do You think about A Place Of Yes: 10 Rules For Getting Everything You Want Out Of Life (2011)?
It was more of a biography than a "self help" book but I still enjoyed hearing her story.
—yash
So horrible, I could not finish. Good thing I got it from the library.
—zarm
