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Take 2: Your Guide to Creating Happy Endings and New Beginnings
If life is an epic saga, who is writing your narrative? Is the plot unfolding as you imagined? Whether you find yourself trudging along in boredom or caught up in a chaotic whirlwind of overcommitment, you can still take creative control and declare that it’s Your Life, Your Rules. This is a book about rebooting your story at any point. It’s about starting over; taking inventory; and getting smarter, stronger, and sexier with no apologies, no regrets, and no turning back.
As Leeza Gibbons explains, “I took control of my journey while in the glare of the spotlight. Now, I’m sharing the life lessons from my ‘grits to glitz’ path as a wife and mother, caregiver, businesswoman, entertainment host, television personality, product mogul, kisser of boo-boos, and encourager of dreams. Of course, I have many more roles, just as you do, but I want to approach them all in the same way: fearlessly and without limits. I’ll hold up the mirror so that you can see who you really are without all the distracting plot twists and turns in your story, and without judgment.”
This is your life, and you’re about to set out on the path to rewriting your story by reclaiming your power.
As Leeza Gibbons explains, “I took control of my journey while in the glare of the spotlight. Now, I’m sharing the life lessons from my ‘grits to glitz’ path as a wife and mother, caregiver, businesswoman, entertainment host, television personality, product mogul, kisser of boo-boos, and encourager of dreams. Of course, I have many more roles, just as you do, but I want to approach them all in the same way: fearlessly and without limits. I’ll hold up the mirror so that you can see who you really are without all the distracting plot twists and turns in your story, and without judgment.”
This is your life, and you’re about to set out on the path to rewriting your story by reclaiming your power.
- GenresNonfictionSelf Help
304 pages, Hardcover
First published February 1, 2013
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May 2, 2013
The beginning had some good thoughts and inspirational quotes. However when she ended with a sales pitch for her cosmetic line and telling women how makeup should be applied I was out off. Not explaining that makeup should be a choice vs something she expects everyone to use completely contradicted the point of the book. Go back to your Hollywood life, Leeza.
October 27, 2017
This book was a takeaway at a convention and probably something I wouldn’t have picked up. It resurfaced at the right time in my life and I found some great takeaways from the book.
April 10, 2013
Have you ever felt like you needed a fresh start in life? A do-over? A chance to begin anew?
If so, entertainment icon and social entrepreneur Leeza Gibbons is here to help!
In her latest book, Take 2 – Your Guide To Creating Happy Endings and New Beginnings, Leeza Gibbons shares the tips and strategies that have helped her navigate through the challenging moments of her life.
Leeza believes that taking charge of your life is a creative endeavor. The process begins with telling your story the way you want to tell it – finding the story within the story – and avoiding the “sagging middle” at all costs!
This beautiful hardcover book is filled with inspiring stories and photos from Leeza’s life. You’ll read about the lessons Leeza’s learned – the people who've encouraged her – and the activities she recommends to help you live a more fulfilling life!
Leeza shares everything from beauty tips and business tips to personal photos and weekly PreSCRIPTions – short but practical action steps to keep you focused. Reading this book is like spending a day with your own personal mentor. Her ideas and enthusiasm cannot help but rub off on you!
I really enjoyed this book, not only for the positive message it contains, but for the care and quality Hay House put into producing it.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher to review. I was not compensated or required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
If so, entertainment icon and social entrepreneur Leeza Gibbons is here to help!
In her latest book, Take 2 – Your Guide To Creating Happy Endings and New Beginnings, Leeza Gibbons shares the tips and strategies that have helped her navigate through the challenging moments of her life.
Leeza believes that taking charge of your life is a creative endeavor. The process begins with telling your story the way you want to tell it – finding the story within the story – and avoiding the “sagging middle” at all costs!
This beautiful hardcover book is filled with inspiring stories and photos from Leeza’s life. You’ll read about the lessons Leeza’s learned – the people who've encouraged her – and the activities she recommends to help you live a more fulfilling life!
Leeza shares everything from beauty tips and business tips to personal photos and weekly PreSCRIPTions – short but practical action steps to keep you focused. Reading this book is like spending a day with your own personal mentor. Her ideas and enthusiasm cannot help but rub off on you!
I really enjoyed this book, not only for the positive message it contains, but for the care and quality Hay House put into producing it.
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher to review. I was not compensated or required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
June 17, 2013
Content really targets the woman in mid-life. This book seemed to try to be several different things and I'm not sure it didn't do a fabulous job at any. 1.I have read many motivational, self-help, empowerment books. Some of this content was a good refresher for what I have previously learned over the years. For someone that hasn't read any in the past, it could be very influential. 2. The book could be a Leeza Gibbons autobiography - she talks a lot about her experiences with celebrities 3. There are health and beauty tips
September 18, 2013
Some good nuggets and it was interesting to read about her history and how she became successful.
Things I liked:
"Emotions are not facts."
"Let go or be dragged."
Saying you will do something once you get your ducks in a row is a delay tactic. Be like the momma duck and just start walking.
A dream is not a plan and hope is not a strategy.
"The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities."
— Stephen R. Covey
Things I liked:
"Emotions are not facts."
"Let go or be dragged."
Saying you will do something once you get your ducks in a row is a delay tactic. Be like the momma duck and just start walking.
A dream is not a plan and hope is not a strategy.
"The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities."
— Stephen R. Covey
June 21, 2013
this is more of a motivational book than a book on her experience with Alzheimers. In the back of the book are some links to helpful computor cites.
August 18, 2013
Easy, upbeat read with good advice and inspirational quotes intertwined! Just what I needed to read at the time.
September 4, 2013
She has a good story and is was somewhat inspiring. Too long.
November 25, 2013
Lots of good ideas in the book, but sometimes I felt a bit overwhelmed, so much so that I couldn't bring myself to try them. Leeza is definitely a talented and inspirational person.
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