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Your Year for Change: 52 Reflections for Regret-Free Living
Having spent several years listening to, and then writing about, the regrets of dying people, Bronnie Ware understands the importance of acknowledging death and finding the courage to live a happy and authentic life in the meantime.
In this tender yet influential collection, Bronnie Ware shares 52 inspiring stories, woven among observations from her daily life, strengthening you with the values needed for regret-free living.
You can read one story a week or read them all right through. Either way, Bronnie’s ability to open your eyes to new perspectives will also open your heart to new strengths and dreams.
Your Year for Change is a gentle and powerful book that will leave you determined to embrace your life, forgive your past, honor your heart, and create a regret-free future of happiness and wonder.
In this tender yet influential collection, Bronnie Ware shares 52 inspiring stories, woven among observations from her daily life, strengthening you with the values needed for regret-free living.
You can read one story a week or read them all right through. Either way, Bronnie’s ability to open your eyes to new perspectives will also open your heart to new strengths and dreams.
Your Year for Change is a gentle and powerful book that will leave you determined to embrace your life, forgive your past, honor your heart, and create a regret-free future of happiness and wonder.
232 pages, Paperback
First published August 25, 2014
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Bronnie Ware
20books170followersBronnie Ware is an author, songwriting teacher, and speaker from Australia. Her inspiring memoir, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, has connected with hearts all over the world, with translations in 27 languages. Bronnie lives in rural Australia and loves balance, simple living, and waking up to the songs of birds.
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July 9, 2016
A light book that is very easy to read. It does not bring anything new, yet it affirms the obvious. 52 reflections for regret free living helps you pass the difficult times and appreciate the good times. It builds the self appreciation and the respect for others.
I enjoyed my time reading it. I had many underlined paragraphs and to remember pages.
I enjoyed my time reading it. I had many underlined paragraphs and to remember pages.
August 25, 2022
Ein nettes Buch mit schönen Erkenntnissen.
February 26, 2021
I don't know if it was my high expectations of the book (5 Regrets of the dying is one of my favorite books of all time) or the fact that I ignored the intro that the book is more or less a collection of blogs and articles by the author. It is still a good read but I was kinda disappointed that the ideas presented weren't explored well enough.
الكتاب (مثل ما تذكر الكاتبة في المقدمة) إنه مجموعة مقالات في مدونتها تتكلم فيها عن نصائح مختلفة، تغاضيت عن هذا وتوقعت كتاب السابق من الكاتبة وكانت النتيجة أقل مما توقعت، ممتع وأفكار جيدة تمنيت لو تم تطويرها وإستعراضها بشكل مطول وأفضل.
الكتاب (مثل ما تذكر الكاتبة في المقدمة) إنه مجموعة مقالات في مدونتها تتكلم فيها عن نصائح مختلفة، تغاضيت عن هذا وتوقعت كتاب السابق من الكاتبة وكانت النتيجة أقل مما توقعت، ممتع وأفكار جيدة تمنيت لو تم تطويرها وإستعراضها بشكل مطول وأفضل.
April 5, 2020
I got a lot of good nuggets from this book. It was much deeper than I expected. I didnt use it as a 52 week journey. I just read it as I had time. Some chapters were amazing, some were good but things I've thought before and some were dull. But overall the insights she shares are helpful to live a more balanced, enjoyable life.
January 3, 2021
Never complain, never explain. Many good ideas inside the book, resining me how important it is to be happy.
January 19, 2021
I like Bronnie's outlook on life and death. This one was worth listening to. May even had taken the 52 week challenge if it wasn't from the library.
August 5, 2021
I've been waiting years to finally get my hand on this book and read it. Highly recommend it for personal growth and insightful life lessons. Although it wasn't as brilliant as her first book.
October 6, 2023
Although this book is a very relaxed and entertaining read, something was missing for me to give it 5 stars.
Through 52 'stories' Bronnie gives us life advices , some small, some much more important. This a very 'gentle' book , no harsh words to change your life entirely but tender words to make you love yourself and because of that to enjoy your life so much more.
Through 52 'stories' Bronnie gives us life advices , some small, some much more important. This a very 'gentle' book , no harsh words to change your life entirely but tender words to make you love yourself and because of that to enjoy your life so much more.
April 4, 2019
Przyjemna książka ale bez szału, nic odkrywczego, mam nawet szczerze mówiąc wrażenie, że napisana może trochę na fali popularności poprzedniej ;) (a już nie jest tak dobra).
(czytana: 31.03-3.04.2018)
3,5/5
(czytana: 31.03-3.04.2018)
3,5/5
October 19, 2017
Has many good short stories that are inspiring and help you be more positive in life. Standing up for yourself but not taking on negatives from others. A great read.
March 29, 2021
Did not finish. I couldn't get in a pace with this book. Also I was unsure how should I implement some of the stories into weekly sessions
December 6, 2024
This is a great book that is gentle & powerful that will leave you determined to embrace your life, forgive your past, honor your heart, & create regret-free future of happiness & wonder.
August 27, 2024
I loved her book "The Five Regrets of the Dying..." but was disappointed with the recycled material and repetition in this one.
January 23, 2021
Your Year for Change by Bronnie Ware
9781401946081
232 Pages
Publisher: Hay House
Release Date: October 14, 2014
Nonfiction, Inspirational, Health, Mind & Body, Self-Help, Motivational
There are 52 essays or short stories remind us to be grateful, mindful and live without regret. It is written so that a reader can read one story a day for an entire year. They are also not in any order and can be read in any order. The stories are very inspirational and made me feel good. I am glad to have read this book and will refer back to it again in the future. I highly recommend this book to anyone that wants a daily gratitude or mindful reminder.
9781401946081
232 Pages
Publisher: Hay House
Release Date: October 14, 2014
Nonfiction, Inspirational, Health, Mind & Body, Self-Help, Motivational
There are 52 essays or short stories remind us to be grateful, mindful and live without regret. It is written so that a reader can read one story a day for an entire year. They are also not in any order and can be read in any order. The stories are very inspirational and made me feel good. I am glad to have read this book and will refer back to it again in the future. I highly recommend this book to anyone that wants a daily gratitude or mindful reminder.
September 23, 2014
I've always liked the "Meditations", although at times they can seem a bit banal and obvious. These can be read at the beginning of each week, so they have time to "settle" in our thoughts and make us think.
Mi piacciono sempre molto le "meditazioni" anche se a volte possono sembrare un po' banali e scontate. Queste possono essere lette all'inizio di ogni settimana, in modo da avere il tempo di "sedimentare" nei nostri pensieri e farci riflettere.
THANKS TO NETGALLEY AND HAY HOUSE FOR THE PREVIEW!
Mi piacciono sempre molto le "meditazioni" anche se a volte possono sembrare un po' banali e scontate. Queste possono essere lette all'inizio di ogni settimana, in modo da avere il tempo di "sedimentare" nei nostri pensieri e farci riflettere.
THANKS TO NETGALLEY AND HAY HOUSE FOR THE PREVIEW!
December 19, 2014
Over the course of 52 weeks, Bronnie Ware guides us through a deep evaluation of our priorities, values and life choices to create a truly regret-free contentment.
Each step is carefully constructed to stimulate our creativity in a very honest and open way, but builds to powerful emotional insights.
Thanks to NetGalley and Hay House for the preview copy of this book.
Each step is carefully constructed to stimulate our creativity in a very honest and open way, but builds to powerful emotional insights.
Thanks to NetGalley and Hay House for the preview copy of this book.
January 19, 2015
The general concept of this book is lovely, but I found it a bit simplistic. I might be tempted to suggest it for someone struggling with regrets, resentment and such, but for anyone who is evolving through openness and self-awareness this book doesn't seem to hit the target.
I received a digital copy of this writing from NetGallery in exchange for my fair and honest review.
I received a digital copy of this writing from NetGallery in exchange for my fair and honest review.
July 21, 2016
Nice stories
They were nice stories but I guess I am used to a little more reflective feeling. The stories were nice but I did not quite get the concept of the book.
I was given an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion. This book cover is on my Pinterest board and my blog, Michelle Dragalin’s Journey.
They were nice stories but I guess I am used to a little more reflective feeling. The stories were nice but I did not quite get the concept of the book.
I was given an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion. This book cover is on my Pinterest board and my blog, Michelle Dragalin’s Journey.
June 25, 2015
Mulle meeldis see raamat, sest ta võttis kokku hästi palju erinevaid sarnaseid raamatuid minu jaoks. Selle raamatu jaoks peab õige meeleseisund ja hetk olema, muidu võib lääge tunduda.
July 27, 2018
Interesting concept but a little repetitive. The little biographical stories were interesting because they could relate to reader experiences.
March 5, 2019
Für alle, die am Ende sagen möchten: Ich hatte ein gutes Leben!
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