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Loading... Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear (edition 2015)by Elizabeth Gilbert (Author)
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. I finished reading this book yesterday and I thought: "OK, it was quite good" - and I gave it four stars. But you know what? I can't stop thinking about the book, the Big Magic and all the other things Elizabeth Gilbert put into my head. And that means the book was not good, but great :) Five stars. ( ) this book was such a prefect read. I really loved all the lessons this author shared and how this book really was able to show people how to live a creative life but not in a preachy way. I really liked how this book was structured and also how it really was connected to my life work. I would def re-read this book again and see how my thoughts have changed. This book def. inspired me to read more books like this in the future. this book was such a prefect read. I really loved all the lessons this author shared and how this book really was able to show people how to live a creative life but not in a preachy way. I really liked how this book was structured and also how it really was connected to my life work. I would def re-read this book again and see how my thoughts have changed. This book def. inspired me to read more books like this in the future. This was an inspiring read which I enjoyed very much. I actually listened to the audiobook read by the author. Gilbert's excellent narration gave an extra layer of meaning to her thoughts about creativity and how we all have a spark inside of us waiting to be fanned into a flame. It was a short and cheering 5-hour listen. Highly recommended. no reviews | add a review
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From the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love: the path to the vibrant, fulfilling life you've dreamed of. Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert's books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. She shows us how to tackle what we most love, and how to face down what we most fear. She discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits we need in order to live our most creative lives. Balancing between soulful spirituality and cheerful pragmatism, Gilbert encourages us to uncover the "strange jewels" that are hidden within each of us. Whether we are looking to write a book, make art, find new ways to address challenges in our work, embark on a dream long deferred, or simply infuse our everyday lives with more mindfulness and passion, Big Magic cracks open a world of wonder and joy. No library descriptions found. |
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