Where We Belong - by Hoda Kotb (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

From New York Times bestselling author and beloved Today show coanchor Hoda Kotb, an "inspirational page-turner" (Daily News, New York) about people who find their life's purpose in unexpected ways, often surprising themselves and their loved ones.

Are you where you belong? Many of us wonder. We float around in the half-empty glass, gaze out into the world of possibilities, and wonder if we should get off our raft and climb out. Maybe even today you asked yourself: Is it too late to do that thing that made me so happy when I was young? Could what matters most to me finally be the center of my life? Can I really trust this yearning voice in my head and longing in my heart?

In Where We Belong, Hoda Kotb explores the challenging journeys of people who found their true calling in life by following their passions, their gut, and their heart. The compelling stories include an investment banker who became a minister after years of working on Wall Street, a young woman from a blue-collar background whose passion took her to Harvard Medical School, a high-powered PR executive who was drawn to a unique close-knit community, and a once "no-kids" guy who now helps children all over the world. Hoda also interviews celebrities, such as producer Mark Burnett and actress/producer Roma Downey, comedienne Margaret Cho, and former boxer Laila Ali, all who've pursued their passions to fulfill their dreams. The stories told provide examples of perseverance, self-reflection, and new attitudes on life making Where We Belong a motivating guide to finding the right path for your personal journey.

Review Quotes

Praise for TEN YEARS LATER

"A thoughtful and inspiring book."--Savannah Guthrie

"It's such a great book...there's a universal quality to these stories."--Kathie Lee Gifford

"I thought the book was fabulous."--Steve Harvey

"The book is filled with these great and wonderful reminders of the capacity of a human being to overcome incredible adversity...A great, great, great reminder of a great country and a great people, and [Hoda] is one of them."--Mike Huckabee

"Fantastic. It's a great book."--Jimmy Fallon

"I love the book."--Wendy Williams

"Really smart...This is a fantastic book...a riveting read."--Piers Morgan

"Kotb's book, "Ten Years Later" (written with Jane Lorenzini), offers inspirational profiles of six people who have overcome adversity."--New York Times

"Inspirational."--USA Today

"Ten Years Later: Six People Who Faced Adversity and Transformed Their Lives, stands out as a wrenching, heartfelt inspiration to better yourself in 2013....These stories could easily tip over into maudlin territory, but Kotb's journalistic skills and her co-author and pal Jane Lorenzini's voice keep the tone smart and gripping."--Fastcompany.com

"Sobering and inspiring tales in their own right, Kotb's journalistic acumen makes this collection all the more moving."--Publishers Weekly

"Amazing and inspiring stories."--Ladies Home Journal

"Remarkable."--Access Hollywood

"Perfect for anyone who needs a boost."--PGBLifestyle.com

About the Author

Hoda Kotb was the main coanchor of the morning show Today from 2018 to 2025, and the cohost of its fourth hour from 2007. She has also been a Dateline NBC correspondent since 1998 and is a New York Times bestselling author for her book, Hoda. The three-time Emmy winner also won the prestigious 2006 Peabody Award, the 2003 Gracie Award, and the 2002 Edward R. Murrow Award. She is the author of Where We Belong.