Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (722 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00S52M350 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 483 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. 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.From the Hardcover edition.. Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. 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. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. 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 n
The follow-up memoir Committed became an instant #1 New York Times bestseller. Elizabeth Gilbert is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Eat Pray Love and several other internationally bestselling books of fiction and nonfiction. Her story collection Pilgrims was a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway award; The Last American Man was a finalist
"Incredibly powerful." according to Ladybug. 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 th. "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 . 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
Honest. … Nearly anyone who picks up this self-help manual should finish it feeling inspired, even if only to dream of a life without limits.” —Publisher's Weekly (starred review) "Gilbert serves as an enthusiastic coach for readers who want more out of life. Highly recommended." —Library Journal (starred review)“Gilbert’s wise and motivating book of encouragement and advice will induce readers not only to follow specific artistic dreams but also to live life more creatively, fully, and contentedly.” – Booklist"The sincerity, grace, and flashes of humor that characterize Gilbert’s writing and insights should appeal to a wider audience…warmly inspirational.” —Kirkus . Praise