Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
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| Rating | : | 4.60 (983 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1594634726 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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Gilbert began her career writing for Harper's Bazaar, Spin, The New York Times Magazine and GQ, and was a three-time finalist for the National Magazine Award. Elizabeth Gilbert is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Eat Pray Love and several other internationally bestselling
For anyone who's ever struggled with feeling worthy to express themselves through art, or been discouraged by the absence of inspiration, I'm not being hyperbolic when I say this book might just change your life.” —Mind Body Green“Inspirational… Big Magic provides a guidebook for anyone wanting to live a more creative life. The particular form of magic in Big Magic comes in a very unusual wrapping: hope and loveBig Magic reads like a devotional. All can find a kind of solemn peace and reassurance in her words.” -Everyday eBook“A transformative nonfiction treatise on creativity…Filled with her signature humor, big-heartedness, wild vulnerability and wisdom, Gilbert delivers a vibrant and inspirational book.” -About Town Magazine"A booster that
Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. The instant #1 NEW YORK TIMES BestsellerNamed a Hot Fall Read by USA Today, Vanity Fair, Newsday, O Magazine, the Seattle Times, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Mashable, Pop Sugar, and the San Antonio Express-NewsNamed a Best Book of the Year by Brainpickings and Book Riot"A must read for anyone hoping to live a creative life I dare you not to be inspired to be brave, to be free, and to be curious.” —PopSugarFrom the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love: the path to the vibrant, fulfilling life you’ve dreamed of
Ladybug said Incredibly powerful.. Talk about receiving the right message at the right time. Wow. Big Magic is one of the most honest discussions about the creative process that I’ve ever read. Gilbert strikes a playful and conversational tone, but make no mistake, this is all straight talk. Her no-BS attitude helps do away with the unrealistic expectations and unnecessary melodrama attached to the concept of “creative living” (like how she so expertly pish-poshes the "tormented artist" ideal). And in its place, she asks all people who feel called to create (writers, painters, musicians, ice skaters, WHATEVER) to . "Holy Crap, Elizabeth!!" I've hit my happystride in this book when reading a book that I absolutely don't want to stopI want to keep seeing flashing neon lights framed around the BIG MAGICal WORDS that spells, "YES YES YES YES YES!"Thankfully, I'm also in the section where Gilbert reminds and affirms that LIFE doesn't always abide to how and what we want when we want itbut she also encourages that if we are faithful lovers, that magical "IT" won't leave us either. So, I have 100 pages remaining, but am SO pumped and happy that I have this snippet of time to WRITE a review.If you're passionate about your writing, your art,. One creative's engaging and personal take on how to live a more joyous and creative everyday life. IRG Given the success of her earlier works, it's probably no surprise that Gilbert has now entered the self-help book genre. I can easily see how her editors and publishers might have pushed her along this path and into creating this book. It's not without merit but it's one of those things where it might never have seen the light had it NOT been written by a best-selling author who does intersperse her thoughts with her real-life experience with the challenges of the creative process and who has the creds to speak with authority.Your response to this book is likely to be based as much on how many boo