"I've been a questioner all my life." So begins Academy Award–winning actress Shirley MacLaine as she invites listeners to join her on the most powerful, provocative journey of her life. Sparked by the experience of moving into a new house, she is inspired to look back across the remarkable professional and personal milestones she has experienced so far. Surrounded by the artifacts of a life well-lived, Shirley discovers the invisible threads that stitch together the seemingly random events of her days, adding meaning even to the mundane.
Having grown older, she is increasingly concerned with the potential pitfalls of modern medicine. She shares personal insights into nutrition, homeopathy, and alternative medicine, offering practical and bracing advice for anyone looking to expand his or her understanding of health and well-being. Beyond the physical, Shirley also explores those things that are unseen. What is consciousness? What is the purpose of our lives? Are we alone in the universe? And perhaps the greatest mystery of all, what happens to us after death?
Filled with her trademark wit and candor, this is a fascinating, inspiring memoir that will delight and captivate Shirley's legions of fans and fellow travelers everywhere.
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"Yes, Shirley has a very interesting take on human life -- details of which you may or may not believe. But if you suspend your disbelief, her openness to thoughts "way beyond the box" will inspire you. I checked it out from the library, read it, and then decided to buy it so that I can go back to it whenever I need a little kick in the pants to stop thinking so linearly."
— Alicia (4 out of 5 stars)
“In this fine roller-coaster ride of memory, speculation, and prognostication, MacLaine has a mighty good time, and many readers will be happy to ride with her.”
— Library Journal“Inspirational.”
— USA Today“I admire [MacLaine’s] courage to move forward, as she writes, ‘by going within.’”
— Los Angeles Times" Second book I’ve listened too by Shirley MacLaine - love that she references her knowledge into the dialogue for further reading. "
— veritas5, 4/22/2019" Delightful ! "
— Teresa, 2/12/2014" Shirley at her wisest and wittiest. A compellation of her insights from the past 40 years. "
— Nancy, 2/11/2014" Liked some parts of it, but some was a little far out, even for Shirley. "
— Jean, 2/2/2014" Always fun to read her books. "
— Paula, 1/28/2014" Having read all of Shirley's earlier books it was really interesting to read her thoughts as a septagenarian. If you read this, you MUST talk to me about it!!! As usual, wild and thought-provoking!! "
— Claire, 1/20/2014" Fairly typical Shirley MacLaine book. However, I always enjoy reading her. She holds before me the possibilities of the unknown. She broadens my horizons from the intellect to the spirit. "
— Diane, 1/20/2014" I really enjoy her honesty about how she feels regarding her aging process. Her real life experiences and thoughts add a wonderfulness to her story. "
— Beth, 1/20/2014" A wonderful informative book. Shirley is so knowledgable on many subjects and additionally quotes experts and research. "
— Jennifer, 12/15/2013" I always enjoy learning other people's point of view...very interesting but a bit far fetched for me in places!! I admire Shirley very much! "
— Lawanda, 11/28/2013" Awful! The first few chapters were good if for nothing else than comedic relief...lol. Rambling nonsense...not worth the time it took to read. "
— Lorifog, 11/12/2013" Just wanted to confirm for myself, and, yes...Shirley Maclaine is a little "out there." The only part I found interesting was her chapter on healthy eating. "
— Swirl, 11/12/2013" She covers way too many subjects - it got a little deep for me at times - boring at times. "
— Ocean38, 11/8/2013" The author very simply introduces the word coincidence and shows how there is no such thing, but rather, synchronicity. I found a kindred spirit; encouragement; that life is still very much an amazing adventure after age 50. "
— Jane, 11/5/2013" Don't waste your time like I did mine. "
— Antoinette, 9/28/2013" this was sitting in the biography section of my Five Corners branch of the Jersey City Library. I thought I'd see what she has to say. It was somewhat of a self-indulgent ramble. Not recommended. "
— Sylvia, 4/17/2013" If you believe in UFO and ets as Shirley's does this is an interesting book = there is a lot of names and places where things have happened. "
— Carol, 8/5/2012" Thought provoking. She is very engaging and easy to read. She goes out a bit too far for me into the fourth dimension. "
— Margaretflynn, 11/8/2011" This was boring. Shirley doesn't give us anything new here. Already knew about these theories either from her earlier books or from other authors. Skimmed the whole thing and was left feeling let down. "
— Jody, 9/16/2011" This is interesting, then it got alittle wierd. But I did enjoy it and could relate to some of it, not the UFO parts, but the other parts about meditation and finding your spiritual side of your life. "
— Ellen, 7/18/2011" Didn't like at all - never even made it past page 40ish. "
— Cheri, 11/3/2010" I love trying to figure this celebrity out by reading her books. In spite of everything I think she'd be an interesting neighbor. At least she's an original. "
— Alice, 10/26/2010" Very interesting book ... different perspective for sure! "
— Sue, 6/27/2010" A little more overwhelming than Shirley's other books but no less life-altering! "
— Aimee, 9/20/2009" She has lead an interesting life and has some unusual views on things but the UFO stuff is just too wacky. "
— Faith2, 12/25/2008" The only reason I am giving this book 2 stars and not 1 is because it was a total riot discussing it with my buddies who were reading it with me. "
— Barb, 12/13/2008" Funny, informative. Love Shirley's books. "
— Nancy, 10/13/2008" Things were going along just swell until the alien crap started flying. "
— Susan, 8/19/2008" I like Shirley, she speaks her mind regardless of what anyone thinks. She is a little out there in most circles, but I think she is a step ahead. "
— Dawn, 1/27/2008Shirley MacLaine has appeared in more than fifty films, earning an Academy Award, three Emmy Awards, and ten Golden Globe Awards throughout her career. Her most recent work includes a recurring role on the hit television show Downton Abbey. A longtime outspoken advocate for civil rights and liberties, she divides her time between Malibu, California, and Santa Fe, New Mexico.