With millions of Americans watching, one of the nation's most popular television personalities, Joan Lunden, made a life-altering transition with grace and ease as she brought to a close two decades of hosting Good Morning America. For the first time Joan candidly reveals how she approached such an enormous challenge as an opportunity for growth -- and how you can, too.For With millions of Americans watching, one of the nation's most popular television personalities, Joan Lunden, made a life-altering transition with grace and ease as she brought to a close two decades of hosting Good Morning America. For the first time Joan candidly reveals how she approached such an enormous challenge as an opportunity for growth -- and how you can, too.For each change that occurred during the course of those twenty years, Joan had an entire nation watching her respond, commenting on the things that she did, critiquing the way that she did them, and putting forth opinions on what she should do next: "People I had never met constantly offered me suggestions about how I should handle my divorce, how I should raise my children, and the career choices I should make after GMA. I was a private citizen with the normal stresses that a mother, wife, and businesswoman endures on a daily basis, going through life's changes in a public arena." We all go through change. Whether it's an illness in the family, a divorce, teenagers acting out, losing a job, having to move, or kids leaving the nest, one thing is certain: Change is the only thing we can count on. Yet, while change is the one constant in our lives, it often produces the greatest amount of fear. In this inspiring new book, Joan shows us the importance of staying levelheaded in the face of crisis no matter what or whom you're facing. Both an intimate self-portrait and a practical blueprint for living a happier, more fulfilling life, A Bend in the Road is Not the End of the Road proves once again why so many viewers have followed Joan Lunden for so many years.
Joan Lunden's a Bend in the Road Is Not the End of the Road: 10 Positive Principles For Dealing With Change
With millions of Americans watching, one of the nation's most popular television personalities, Joan Lunden, made a life-altering transition with grace and ease as she brought to a close two decades of hosting Good Morning America. For the first time Joan candidly reveals how she approached such an enormous challenge as an opportunity for growth -- and how you can, too.For With millions of Americans watching, one of the nation's most popular television personalities, Joan Lunden, made a life-altering transition with grace and ease as she brought to a close two decades of hosting Good Morning America. For the first time Joan candidly reveals how she approached such an enormous challenge as an opportunity for growth -- and how you can, too.For each change that occurred during the course of those twenty years, Joan had an entire nation watching her respond, commenting on the things that she did, critiquing the way that she did them, and putting forth opinions on what she should do next: "People I had never met constantly offered me suggestions about how I should handle my divorce, how I should raise my children, and the career choices I should make after GMA. I was a private citizen with the normal stresses that a mother, wife, and businesswoman endures on a daily basis, going through life's changes in a public arena." We all go through change. Whether it's an illness in the family, a divorce, teenagers acting out, losing a job, having to move, or kids leaving the nest, one thing is certain: Change is the only thing we can count on. Yet, while change is the one constant in our lives, it often produces the greatest amount of fear. In this inspiring new book, Joan shows us the importance of staying levelheaded in the face of crisis no matter what or whom you're facing. Both an intimate self-portrait and a practical blueprint for living a happier, more fulfilling life, A Bend in the Road is Not the End of the Road proves once again why so many viewers have followed Joan Lunden for so many years.
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Annburnett –
This was a great read about Joan Lunden. I grew up watching her on GMA. She is an enjoyable person to read about. It talks about her change from working on GMA to what else lies ahead. It tells several of the things that she tried in her career after GMA.
Lucy Hannigan –
Yes, another book from the bookshelf of the RV park. I think I was doing the laundry and the clothes in the dryer needed more time and since I hadn't brought a book of my own, I went looking on the bookshelf. It's Joan story of losing her job on "Good Morning America" and how she dealt with that loss in her life. She really didn't have a whole book's worth of material so she repeats herself a lot. Also, she was in the early stages of a new relationship and talks about her boyfriend a lot...I don Yes, another book from the bookshelf of the RV park. I think I was doing the laundry and the clothes in the dryer needed more time and since I hadn't brought a book of my own, I went looking on the bookshelf. It's Joan story of losing her job on "Good Morning America" and how she dealt with that loss in her life. She really didn't have a whole book's worth of material so she repeats herself a lot. Also, she was in the early stages of a new relationship and talks about her boyfriend a lot...I don't think they are still together and you have to wonder how she's feeling now about including him in so much of the book. What I liked most in the book are the many quotes by other people about dealing with change...I even took the time to write some of them in my journal. And the best part was I finally found a picture of the haircut I've been trying to get for the past many years...yes, I tore out a page of the book and have tucked it into my purse for the next time I go in for a haircut.
Michelle –
Very good book, lots of simple, easy to read advice. She doesn't suggest anything she hasn't already done her self. I like the person stories that she shares as part of help us to understand each of the "steps". Very good book, lots of simple, easy to read advice. She doesn't suggest anything she hasn't already done her self. I like the person stories that she shares as part of help us to understand each of the "steps".
Pamela –
Fairly redundant and wordy. Some good life lessons, but she drones on about leaving Good Morning America. Would not recommend when there are so many truly inspiring books out there. But the messages are positive and doable.
Ann Gulliver –
to not fear change, to embrace the changes in life as they come even if it means to do it while you are learning about the change going on.
Charly –
I read this during a really hard time in my life. She gives a lot of insight into dealing with personal issues.
Kathy –
Easy to read, hard to put down. She used 10 positive principles for dealing with change. I think I'll reread it someday and underline all the great ideas. Easy to read, hard to put down. She used 10 positive principles for dealing with change. I think I'll reread it someday and underline all the great ideas.
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