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And One More Thing Before You Go... [Hardcover]

Maria Shriver
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)


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Book Description

April 5, 2005
Graduating from high school is a big step for any girl. She is leaving her childhood behind and beginning the rest of her life. She is also leaving her mother's protective circle of love and guidance. One of the greatest gifts a mother can give her daughter at this pivotal moment in her life is good counsel. In "And One More Thing Before You Go..."Maria Shriver, bestselling author, acclaimed journalist, First Lady of California, and mother of two daughters, provides a loving and heartfelt guide for girls as they go off to college.

Expanded from a speech given to her young friend Ally's graduating class, Maria writes as a wiser, more experienced girlfriend, but also as both the daughter of a mother whose advice she still seeks and as the mother of daughters for whom she wishes a fulfilling and happy life. In this stirring and inspiring guide, Maria talks to young women about how to find abundance and emotional richness, and how not to overlook life's most special gifts. Her ten rules -- told in a witty and poignant anecdotal style -- offer a firm grasp on what's really important in life.

"And One More Thing Before You Go..."is a book that transcends age groups, a book that will make you laugh, cry, and open your eyes to a new way of looking at life. Thoughtful, compassionate, and above all, filled with love, "And One More Thing Before You Go..."is a book that will make every mother cry and every daughter stop and think about her mother's words.



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From Publishers Weekly

Shriver, veteran TV news reporter and first lady of California, expands on a speech she gave to her "young friend Ally's" graduating high school class, and the result is a sweet and inspiring book. The author of four (decidedly more substantial) previous books lays out 10 rules for success applicable to anyone, teenage or older, and though it's short, the book is eminently useful. Advice like "fear can be your best teacher" and "be willing to let go of your plan" precedes "learn from your mistakes" and "you'll need a lot of courage," which leads to "and when you need courage... think of the women in your life." Although some of these directives are obvious, Shriver's delivery of them is personal and compelling. She shares anecdotes from her own life (such as her struggle to support her father, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease) and admits her mistakes (such as her "doozie" of forging ahead too quickly in creating the California Women's Museum without doing the proper research). Most importantly, Shriver's tone is never pompous. Rather, it's conversational, loving and rousing, and gives a big voice to this small book.
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About the Author

Maria Shriver is a Peabody and Emmy Award-winning journalist and the NYT bestselling author of Ten Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Went Into the Real World and the children's books What's Wrong With Timmy?, What's Happening to Grandpa?, and What's Heaven? In 1983 she became a national reporter at CBS News; she later moved to NBC, where she anchored a variety of news programs and specials as well as covering presidential races and other stories. She lives with her husband, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and their four children in Los Angeles.

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Their mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 62 pages
  • Publisher: Free Press; First Edition edition (April 5, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0743281012
  • ISBN-13: 978-0743281010
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.4 x 7.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #206,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Both books are timeless, sincere, wonderful contributions, as well as great reads! Barbara Rose  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
It can make you laugh and make you cry. Susan Williams  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
I loved this book - it's very small - you could probably read it in less than half a day! Kathy_Reed  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
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56 of 57 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Transcending gender and age... May 1, 2005
Format:Hardcover
A short book born of an expanded speech to a high school graduating class, Maria Shriver has penned a gem for females and males alike. Additionally, I don't necessarily think her 10 steps are isolated for the young; many of these precepts are applicable to the average adult in every day life. And, before you begin thinking this is just another celebrity trying to make another buck, think again. Maria Shriver is an odd character; as one who has practically been in the limelight her entire life, she is neither pompous or pretentious. Her offerings are heartfelt and poignant.

Perhaps the most important gem in this book is "Fear can be your best teacher." This, particularly for young adults but for mature adults as well, is such an important premise. Fear, along with its twin primary emotion, greed, create more ill feelings, health concerns, mistakes, anger, resentment, and doubt than practically any other emotion. As a business consultant, I deal with fear constantly; I have so very many clients who are afraid to do much of anything. Fear is paralyzing and dangerous. But I digress...

Maria Shriver, while short and succinct, has created a wonderfully well written and important "set of instructions" for life. Female or male, young or old, this book will be quite useful and perhaps, magical. Recommended.
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Letter from My Daughter August 11, 2005
By Mom
Format:Hardcover
My daughter had been going through quite a difficult time in her college adjustment period, as well as with a boyfriend that I used to pray she would break it off with, as she was crying much more than experiencing what she really deserved.

I mailed my daughter two books: "And One More Thing Before You Go" by Maria Shriver and "Stop Being the String Along" by Barbara Rose.

As a Mom, I just wanted to share a brief paragraph from a letter my daughter sent to me. If you are a parent, I think you would appreciate this:

"Dear Mum, I know you were trying to teach me things that deep in my heart I knew you were right, but I was too afraid of looking foolish to let on. I want to thank you for sending me the two books you sent to me, becasuse now I know and see so much more than I did before.

Each book let me know that it is okay to make mistakes, as they make me stronger and wiser. Each book helped me to see and understand more about being true to myself... I wish that every Mum could send both books to their daughters. Thank you for being such a wonderful Mum to me. Now I am going to share both books with my friends."

So this is why I am a "Grateful Mum" and I thank the authors for making a real difference in my daughter's life.
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars And One More Thing - Read This Book! June 20, 2005
Format:Hardcover
In the tradition of A Short Guide to a Long and Happy Life and being perfect by Anna Quindlen, the very versatile Maria Shriver offers reader of all ages her latest book, And One More Thing Before You Go. And what a wonderful book especially to be given as a gift at this time of year.

How many of us either recall our mothers and fathers saying to us at the end of a phone call or face to face discussion, and more thing before you go. It's as if our advice giving days are never over because a soon as we have our own children, its seems as though we begin saying these very words too. And while Maria Shriver, a former news reporter, daughter of the famed Kennedy family and now married to the Governor of California also hears these words from her mother, Pat Shriver whenever they are about to end their phone calls. Using this expression as the premise of a speech given to her friends daughter at an annual graduation luncheon from high school, Ms. Shriver expands on this theme and offers a small advice book which reader can either identify with or learn from as we continue on our journey in life.

Touching on subjects like why fear is good, how we learn from our mistakes and most of all why trying new things or having new adventures in the world is good for us, Ms. Shriver entrances readers with ideas we may remember hearing from our own parents and now we can either learn from or pass along to the next generation as they venture forth. But this book is not only useful for those about to embark on a new experiences but also a refresher course in how to meet life head on no matter what age we are and what we've already accomplished.

I really did enjoy this book and think it is one which can be a most worthwhile book for young men or woman or even seasoned veterans as they try to give advice to others. And her ending -- to call home often and let your children know the light is always on for their return is exactly what I often say to our child just before I say, and one more thing before you go. Consider this as a graduation gift this year or in the future or even to a non graduate but to a person starting something new and a bit different. See if it doesn't take its rightful place among books like Ms. Quindlen's or Dr. Seuss's Oh the Places You'll Go for a good lesson in how to deal with life which is always presenting us with new experiences. This is a wonderful book infused with Ms. Shrivers own lessons in life and equal doses of sensibility and poignancy.
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4.0 out of 5 stars And One More Thing Before you go
Well written with terrific advice and insight for the journey from high school to college. She has touched on courage, weaknesses, strengths, believing in who you are and not... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Trini
1.0 out of 5 stars poor reading
This BOOK is more like a pamphlet! I think Maria Shriver had audacity to even had her publishers charge for her "thoughts. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Stanky
4.0 out of 5 stars Such great advice
We love giving this book as a gift to recent graduates. For those who are beginning a new stage of life it is a great time to assess and reflect about where they want to go now. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Smooth Operator
5.0 out of 5 stars PERFECT!
Thank you again Amazon! My daughter is going off to college and I saw the You Tube of Maria Shriver givinig a speech that perfectly describes all I'd like to say to my daughter... Read more
Published on January 18, 2011 by Beth Bjorklund
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, but buy it used
There are lots of good reviews of this book already, so I won't waste your time. Bottom line, I was pleasantly surprise how good the advice really is and it is a great read if you... Read more
Published on August 26, 2010 by DRCN
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Graduation Gift
This is a great gift for a graduating senior as they head off to college. Couldn't be said any better!
Published on September 11, 2009 by J. Wiese
4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Gift
Great book, an easy ready and for graduation, esp for a girl high school graduate, a perfect and inexpensive gift. Have been giving it out to my athletes for a few years now.
Published on June 21, 2009 by Andy Carr
5.0 out of 5 stars Never received book or refund.
I have read this book and thought it would be an excellent gift for a graduate. Unfortunately, the book never arrived. No refund was received.
Published on May 27, 2009 by Jane L. Starner
4.0 out of 5 stars Relating to Mom
I actually enjoy reading Maria Shriver's Books and plan on getting more of them when I can. However I can't fully relate to this book. Read more
Published on February 12, 2009 by Jon Beckmon
5.0 out of 5 stars book
was exactly as pictured. this was a gift for my mother-in-law & she loved them. Would recommend this to anyone.
Published on January 10, 2009 by Janine Thompson
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