Ten Things I Wish I'd Known - Before I Went Out into the Real World Audiobook (Unabridged)

" This is a perfect gift for any graduate! Maybe it's even better for parents to read and hand down to their children. "

" Before The Lecture by Randy Pausch came along, Maria Shriver was dishing out advice on life. I think everyone can benefit from reading this book because Maria makes several good points. My favorite one being about laughter and how it is always important to have it so you can survive what life throws at you. "

" Ok, I guess it's sort of "corny" or whatever. But I loved this book. It's worth reading... once. I just really like Maria Shriver, and I like her advice. And I wouldn't mind having her hair. But not her husband :) "

" Easy read. An inspring and funny book that is perfect for a young woman just graduating from college. "

" Really enjoyed this book. I hope she writes more now that her first lady of CA days have come to an end. "

" Someone gave me this book because I said I wanted to read Maria Shriver's new book. This ain't it. This is an older book she wrote. It's okay, fine, innocuous, helpful, true advice about living life. I still want to read her newer book. I saw her interviewed (probably on Oprah) about it and she seemed introspective and honest. "

" My mom read this while we were on vacation and encouraged me to read it as well. Shriver's voice is very appealing and it's a quick read. Plus it has a great message and important reminders for life. "

" My mom gave me this book before I left for Ferris. I really like Maria Shriver, so I found her book interesting. "

" A graduation gift... Mostly read while in the bathroom. I think that says it all. "

" Simple and relatable and entertaining! "

" The book was the result of a commencement speech at Holy Cross college. As we get older, I think we all realize things that we wish we knew when we were growing up. It's so easy to make mistakes. Someone ought to teach a high school class on how to make fewer mistakes in life. "

" i received as a graduation gift. it's what you would expect - nothing earth-shattering, but she has a nice sense of humor. "

" Good read if you are waiting for a dental appointment. "

" I read this book because I was working on Maria's Women's Conference. Her 10 things were fairly straight-forward, but I liked her anecdotes. "

" Love her. Just wish she would have kept it democratic. Still love her. "

" good gift for recent graduates! "

" Great book for recent grads and parents alike. A nice reminder on keeping things in perspective. A quick read. "

" I just love this book! I was able to learn that PERFECTIONISM DOES NOT MAKE YOU PERFECT... IT MAKES YOU FEEL INADEQUATE. YOU ARE NOT WORTHLESS BECAUSE YOU CANNOT DO IT ALL... YOU ARE HUMAN! "

" Good, simple, humorous advice. Maria has a talent for portraying her thoughts and she she has a unique way of delivering her message. Quick book that you can pull advice from. "

" Definitely a great graduation present. Shriver's points, written 10 years ago, are especially relevant now in encouraging graduates to find out what they want to do in their lives and stick to it, no matter how many times they have to start over. "

" As the name implies, this book is a list of Maria Shriver's personal things she wishes all us newbies to know. The most interesting part of it is her personal stories to back up her ten things. Most of it is sound advice. I'd give it to my nieces when they go to college. "

" I honestly hope she didn't use all these swear words in her commencement speech at a Catholic university. I would have admired her more if she and the publisher had kept it dignified. But she shared sweet advice. "

" I read this book because my mother gave it to me and I had nothing else to read :-) That said, it was a pretty good book. I wouldn't go out and buy it, but if you happened to find it lying around it would be worth reading. "

" The one thing I did not like about this book was that she kept going on about her privaliged life. I really did enjoy the part in the book about relationships you build with co workers. "

" For those whom wants to prepare themselves before the grad. Immensely like this book. Thumbs up five stars! "

" somebody gave me this when i graduated high school and i read it again soon after college...really good ! "

" What respect I have found for this First Lady of California. I knew very little about her prior to reading and was delighted at her honesty and personablity. "

" I loved reading each chapter, and seeing just how normal she is for a mother and wife. And just wanting to have happiness for her family. Nice short book to read, but don't read to fast, she has some good advice and wisdom there. "

" So down to earth. Great gift to a college grad. "

" Quick read! Lots of great advice written in an entertaining and interesting manner. "

" Reading for a third time - great things to try to remember about life.Everyone should read this - young and old. And most of us could probably add our own lessons - or at least be able to feel what Maria is saying here. Read it! "

" The book was the result of a commencement speech at Holy Cross college. As we get older, I think we all realize things that we wish we knew when we were growing up. It's so easy to make mistakes. Someone ought to teach a high school class on how to make fewer mistakes in life. "

" I read this book because my mother gave it to me and I had nothing else to read :-) That said, it was a pretty good book. I wouldn't go out and buy it, but if you happened to find it lying around it would be worth reading. "

" This is an excellent little book, great for a graduation gift. Maria acknowleges that you can have it all, as we've been told by the women's movement for years, only she admits you just can't have it all at once. "

" Definitely a great graduation present. Shriver's points, written 10 years ago, are especially relevant now in encouraging graduates to find out what they want to do in their lives and stick to it, no matter how many times they have to start over. "

" Loved this book based on a college speech she gave when receiving an honorary degree. So truthful and straight. I respect her as a person and mother. "

" My mom gave me this book before I left for Ferris. I really like Maria Shriver, so I found her book interesting. "

" A FABULOUS graduation gift. I read it often my first year out of college. "

" My mom gave this to me when I graduated college. I enjoyed it and found it fitting. "

" So true! I hope my daughter reads it soon! "