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I Am Maria: My Reflections and Poems on Heartbreak, Healing, and Finding Your Way Home Hardcover – April 1, 2025

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A book like no other, I Am Maria weaves Shriver’s hard-earned wisdom with her own deeply personal poetry. I Am Maria reminds readers there is strength and love on the other side of all of our hardest days.

I Am Maria is a powerful collection of Maria Shriver’s own poems that grapple with identity, grief, love, loss, longing, heartbreak and healing.

Her deeply personal poems address life’s transitions, challenges, successes and failures. Vulnerable and deeply moving, Shriver’s words are a collection of her life experiences woven into poetry to inspire everyone on their own journey. It is also an invitation for readers to write their own personal poetry, reclaiming the art as accessible to everyone and a tool to look within.

I Am Maria is a roadmap for anyone trying to shed the labels, layers, and armor that holds us back from creating a wildly authentic and meaningful life.

“I never imagined writing poetry would help me embark
On a journey deep into myself
I never imagined that everything I sought or thought I needed
Was within me all along”
—from I Am Maria

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A powerful collection of reflections and poems from Maria Shriver

I never imagined writing poetry would help me embark on a journey deep into myself, I AM MARIA

"It is an astonishing work." -Oprah Winfrey

"I love I Am Maria for the same reasons I love Maria Shriver; her courage and honesty" -Ane Lamott

"A must read for anyone and everyone looking to excavate their inner voice" -Yung Pueblo

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“I read this book on a rainy day, sitting in my window seat, and I wept. I wept because I’ve known Maria since we were in our 20s, and in this book she has opened her soul and allowed all of us—anyone who has ever experienced feelings of loss or grief or not being enough—in. Maria’s poems lead us to the open field, a place of self-love, healing, and home. It is an astonishing work and I am so proud of my friend and the woman she has become.”
—Oprah Winfrey

“I love I Am Maria for the same reasons I love Maria Shriver: her courage and honesty, depth, wisdom, and charm. These reminiscences and poems are so fresh and personal, about the joy and heartbreak of one woman's life, the hope she has found in the dark times, and the abiding light of love.”
—Anne Lamott, bestselling author

“With an elegance befitting her stature, Maria ventures courageously beneath the surface of her storied life through poetry, beckoning us to meet the truest version of ourselves within this universal medium of self-discovery—the one that perseveres through life’s challenges so we can reemerge stronger and brighter than before.”
—Rich Roll, bestselling author of Finding Ultra & host of The Rich Roll Podcast

“Maria Shriver is one of my heroes because her energy radiates grace and compassion. Her new book I Am Maria is a must-read for anyone and everyone looking to excavate their inner voice and heal their soul. Her 'reporter' poetry written from the front lines of her life is a source of encouragement and inspiration that will help people transform their lives for the better.”
—Yung Pueblo #1 New York Times bestselling author

"This book is a map of Maria's awakening, offered in the hope that each reader can also learn to look within, tell the bald truth, and dissolve layers of ego until nothing is left but the true, quiet, joyful self. I Am Maria is a gift to all of us, from its author’s heart of hearts."
—Martha Beck, New York Times bestselling author

“I am a better leader, a better friend, a better son, brother and uncle because of Maria Shriver. Most importantly, I am a better version of myself. Maria is able to give advice and offer a perspective in words that I am able to hear. I smiled when I read I Am Maria because the poems are exactly the way Maria talks to me. Reading her book felt like she was sitting right next to me. And now she can sit right next to you too.”
—Simon Sinek, Optimist, NYT bestselling author of Start With Why and host of the podcast, A Bit of Optimism

"As inspirational as it is illuminating the human journey toward wholeness, I Am Maria is a gift for each of us as we search for ways to discover, uncover, and recover the riches within us. Maria Shriver’s life stories, shared here in powerful poems of clarity and courage, reveal an inner dimension of all of our lives as we try to make sense of the past to free us to live fully in the present and create the future lives we long to lead. With empowering messages of forgiveness and transformation, the explorations of this beautiful volume will enrich the lives of so many of us who can learn to dig deep and find that space of love and openness inside—that "open field" Maria writes so powerfully about—to face the world with fresh eyes and a renewed sense of connection and hope. What a wonderful gift for humanity."
—Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., New York Times bestselling author of IntraConnected, Mindsight, and Brainstorm and founder of the Mindsight Institute

"I Am Maria is an inspiring, open-hearted marvel. To be a prominent public figure and to write such personal, powerful poems is an act of courage and love. This is how to heal and claim joy. Shriver is a national treasure and wonderful poet, too."
—Lee Herrick, California Poet Laureate

"Maria Shriver writes with the kind of hard-won clarity that only comes from living it. I Am Maria is part balm, part mirror—offering wisdom for the woman who refuses to disappear."
—Kate Baer, New York Times bestselling poet and author

"After a demanding, award-winning journalism career and tireless work as an activist on many fronts, Shriver has dedicated herself to writing and publishing books that illuminate paths to self-care. Here she shares the key to how she found a way forward after devastating losses: writing poetry. Not literary poetry, but wholly personal poetry expressing and exploring “raw, authentic” emotions... Shriver’s openhearted, easily read poems, with universal feelings at their core, chart her painful yet liberating self-analysis leading to self-love. The goal of her poetry is 'to embrace the whole of life...to grow and evolve.' She encourages everyone to do the same."
—Booklist

About the Author

Maria Shriver is a mother and grandmother, a Peabody and Emmy Award-winning journalist and producer. She is the author of seven New York Times bestselling books, the former First Lady of California, an NBC News Special Anchor, founder of Shriver Media, The Women's Alzheimer's Movement, the brain health brand MOSH, and the publisher of The Open Field. When she's not thinking or writing, she can be found hanging with her kids and grandkids.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Open Field
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593653394
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593653395
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.76 x 1.07 x 8.53 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #25,048 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #32 in Poetry by Women
- #539 in Memoirs (Books)
- #580 in Personal Transformation Self-Help
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Customers find this book beautifully written and relatable, with heartfelt poems that stay with readers forever. Moreover, the book shares Maria's life journey in an honest and authentic way, and one customer notes how it guides readers to acknowledge their personal trials. Additionally, customers appreciate the book's storytelling, with one review highlighting how the background story gives the poems meaning.

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Customers find the book readable and interesting, describing it as a masterpiece.

"Excellent book I didn’t finish it but I started to read it. Definitely recommend it for all who loved Maria" Read more

"Easy read. I am more intrigued to know more about her childhood years. Heart breaking yet there is hope light in the end." Read more

"Loved this book. Thank you, Maria, for being so brave & to share your deepest thoughts, fears and secrets...." Read more

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Customers find the book inspirational, sharing Maria's life journey, with one customer noting how it helps acknowledge personal trials, while another describes it as a poetic journey of discovery.

"...These honest, emotional and insightful poems are an inspiration, especially to those who have struggled with their own identity." Read more

"...And so relatable, although “royalty”. Maria Shriver is a brave soul and showed a vulnerability that is to be admired." Read more

"Very inspirational! She’s been through A LOT and came out on the other side!" Read more

""I Am Maria* is more than a book—it’s a companion for anyone walking through heartbreak, healing, and the search for your authentic self...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the poetry in the book, describing it as heartfelt, with one customer noting its creative verses.

"Heartfelt- artistic and enjoyable to read!" Read more

"...She gives us the words for matters that are usually silent. Her verses are creative...." Read more

"...These honest, emotional and insightful poems are an inspiration, especially to those who have struggled with their own identity." Read more

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Customers appreciate the authenticity of the book, with one noting how the author speaks to women everywhere with grace and honesty.

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"...’s previous books and subscribe to her weekly newsletter, I find her authentic, intelligent and insightful writing appealing and thought provoking...." Read more

"...With grace and honesty, she shares her life’s journey - not just the outward milestones, but the inward path of self-discovery...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the storytelling in the book, with one noting how the background story gives the poems meaning, while another mentions how it gently dismantles old narratives.

"...Enjoyed every word. It’s a book and story that will stay with you forever. And so relatable, although “royalty”...." Read more

"...She dared to get still, meet herself honestly, and gently dismantle the old narratives that kept her from her truest identity...." Read more

"The background story gave the poems meaning and in many cases the poems were relatable to the happenings in my own life...." Read more

"...She doesn’t lecture or judge. She simply tells you her story. And you cannot put this down. She’s a real person. Who knew how she felt growing up?..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, with one describing it as beautifully written and another noting that it makes it easy to read.

"Absolutely beautifully written. I do not like poetry and was told to read it regardless. I could not put it down. Enjoyed every word...." Read more

"I have read all of Shriver's books and love how she writes. This time it is really personal...." Read more

"...weekly newsletter, I find her authentic, intelligent and insightful writing appealing and thought provoking...." Read more

"...It’s easy to identify with her. Her writing makes it easy. Highly recommended." Read more

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Customers find the book beautiful, with one describing it as a respite in a fast-paced world.

"...intimate terrain of her inner world through poetry that is at once elegant and deeply revealing...." Read more

"...Your Open Field is beautiful. I love how by being authentic you have spoken to women everywhere...." Read more

"A beautiful respite in a fast world. Each poem is healing. Every note soulful. We are so lucky to have her words and heart on the page...." Read more

"More beautiful than I expected. Her poems put words to the reality so many of us experiencing. Highly recommend." Read more

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Andrea Ellen
Vulnerable and brave.
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2025
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Absolutely beautifully written. I do not like poetry and was told to read it regardless. I could not put it down. Enjoyed every word. It’s a book and story that will stay with you forever. And so relatable, although “royalty”. Maria Shriver is a brave soul and showed a vulnerability that is to be admired.

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Richard A. Shriver
Moving and inspiring
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2025
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Heartfelt- artistic and enjoyable to read!

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Judith
Great book
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2025
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I have read all of Shriver's books and love how she writes. This time it is really personal. As you read the book and remember looking at her life from the outside in you remember the old phrase about never really knowing what people are struggling with - especially those who seem to have it all. Despite the tragedies in her extended family, Shriver had her own trauma close to home with both her parents and her ex husband. Eunice Kennedy (her mother) was emotionally distant - she was truly a Kennedy (reminding me me of her brother , JFK) Eunice repelled feelings and stuck only to action. She expected the same from her daughter.
Maria defended her indefensible ex husband, refusing to believe her sexually harassed other women until reality hit so hard at home it could no longer be ignored.
She reminds us that we are never finished growing.
Deeply moving.

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lisa genakos
Maria is a hero!
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2025
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Very inspirational! She’s been through A LOT and came out on the other side!

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Kristin van Tilburg..Dallas TX
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Soul-Opening Story of Courage, Healing, and Coming Home to Yourself
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2025
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"I Am Maria* is more than a book—it’s a companion for anyone walking through heartbreak, healing, and the search for your authentic self. Maria Shriver’s poems are raw, honest, and breathtakingly vulnerable. She doesn’t just invite you into her story—she opens the door for you to enter your own life experiences with greater compassion.

Maria exemplifies the **Survivalista mindset**—not just surviving life’s hardest hits, but doing so with intention, soul, and grace. She didn’t just power through the pain—she paused, reflected, and did the work. She dared to get still, meet herself honestly, and gently dismantle the old narratives that kept her from her truest identity. That’s what being a Survivalista is all about.

Through her unflinching exploration of childhood wounds, public betrayal, and generational patterns, Maria gently guides you toward your own emotional truth. Her willingness to ask the deeper questions—*Who am I without my titles? Where did this loneliness begin? Can I forgive myself, too?*—is incredibly moving.

I’ve found myself quoting this book 3 times in my *Survivalista* Substack posts in the past week, because Maria’s journey mirrors what so many of us are struggling with in our own journey to the true self. She reminds us we are not alone, and that the "open field"—where we are loved just for being—is not only possible, but waiting for you to find it.

If you’ve ever struggled with not feeling "enough," or wondered how to rise from personal ruin into radiant selfhood, this book is a wonderful guide. If you're really struggling right now, Maria’s words might be like a light shining into the dark night of your soul. Knowing she's been there and found her way back will help you find your own courage.

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Love Maria
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2025
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You will enjoy the book!

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Jeffrey W Dandoy
A Startling Witness to Overcoming in Life
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2025
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This surprising book out of celebrity culture in the age of social media is at times so piercing that it is arresting. I could only stop and wait until my thoughts and feelings took hold of themselves again so I could get on with my day. It is a witness to the triumph of the human spirit that addresses all who have ever struggled, suffered, surrendered or despaired. It is about getting up and getting on when the only resources are within. Shriver makes her private thoughts and private pain public in a way that awakens our own inner drive for completion. She gives us the words for matters that are usually silent. Her verses are creative. If life is a journey Maria Shriver has given us a reason to hope that we can make it to the end.

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Can’t wait to finish reading.
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2025
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Haven’t read it yet but browsed thru and was so interesting. Great print size. Will write another
Review after reading complete book.C

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Loved it.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2025
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Excellent book definitely recommend it.

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2025
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I've owned all of Maria's other books for years and still read them regularly and have been waiting patiently for this one to arrive in Scotland and it was well worth the wait. Inspirational and powerful. I like the fact the book is written in poetry and once read you can dip in and out and find one to a specific need or just start the day with one. Maria's books are like having good advice from a friend.

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