2017-01-21
William Gathers III
Definitely a must-read for upcoming artists . I relate to this book way more than comfortably acceptable. I Would love to meet Elizabeth she seems like such a cool person to talk to.
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The instant #1 NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller
Named 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-News
Named 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.” —PopSugar
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.
From the Hardcover edition.
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4.5 of 5 (273 Ratings)
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2016-11-20
Wonderful
This is the best book I have read about writing and creativity. I just wished I would have read it in my twenties instead of my sixties. We should just go out and create.
2016-10-30
Loved it!
Great insights, great advice and a great book to read and read again. Thank you Liz!
2016-10-21
A unique perspective on creativity
I purchased this book
on a whim-- hoping to be inspired-- and i wasn't disappointed. I own a creative business, and Elizabeth's notion of "big magic" in creative ideas really struck me. I don't think i'll look at ideas and how they come into our lives, the same. This was a wonderful read, and i highly recommend it for the creative entrepreneur. Thank you Liz for bringing big magic into our lives!
2016-10-06
Big Magic
Brava Liz Gilbert! And thanks and praise. Inspiration, encouragement, and humor on every page.
2016-06-09
A waste of ink
I bought this book against my better judgement because a friend was in love with it and wanted to get my reaction. Well, it's not good. Gilbert has two main points (that aren't all that magical anyway) and she takes a whole book to say it. And say it again. And again in different words. I tried. I wanted to like it. But I didn't. If I could give a lower star rating I would. Save your money.
2016-05-16
Hits the mark!
Great creative advice from a most creative and most caring Liz Gilbert.
Given my own 40+ creative career I'd also share: "The danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short, but in setting our aim too low and hitting the mark."- Michelangelo
Dream big!
2016-05-10
Magical Words
Liz Gilbert has a way with words, as the saying goes. Reading this book felt like I was getting a front row seat to how her mind works, and that was nothing short of inspiring for me. I've been sitting on the sidelines, itching to write, and now I'm pumped to get in the game.
I picked up this book on the recommendation of a colleague. I'm grateful I did.
2016-04-20
Nailed it!
Have you ever read a book you didn't even know you needed to read? That's what 'Big Magic' was to me. I wasn't looking for this book, but it found me and I'm so glad it did.
2016-04-12
Better than expected
I am both a reader and a writer, and I was not expecting much of Big Magic. Mostly because I don't generally care for self-help books. However, if you are looking to be inspired, this is a great book for you. I can tell you right now that while I was reading I had at least three new ideas for short stories, and started writing right away. I could say I felt the Big Magic being transferred from the book to me. The book is about creativity and what you do with your creations. Or rather, what creating do to you. It accomplishes its purpose, it is a helpful read.
2016-01-19
Beautifully written.
Once again, Liz Gilbert captures her audience with the use of magical words. The story is captivating and the use of the language is exquisite, not only you get entertained by the narrative, but also you learn about history, botanics and of course, human nature. I gave it four stars because there is a portion of the book that is unnecesarily long, however the books reedems itself plenty. A must read!
2015-10-26
Wow I must say
This book is beautifully liberating a must buy !
2015-10-24
What the hey
This book taught me quite a bit about creativity and more about just saying yes to things and doing things. Being dating enough to try whether you fail or not. "It is far more honorable to fail, than to cheat." -Malala I feel like this book has taught me a similar lesson. Perhaps, nothing about cheating, but something about failing. It taught me enough that in being asked to write a review, I would usually say no. However, instead I chose to write this. No matter who reads it or whether or not it matters. At least I chose to put something out there.
-Megan
2015-10-15
Amazing read for anyone who creates anything.
I really couldn't stop reading Big Magic. The way Elizabeth talks about working with your creativity was really eye opening to me. It was honest and it gave me the courage to create despite the outcome. Beyond it being inspirational it was wonderfully written and had many practical take-a-ways you could apply to your own creative process. I love the book—it's a bit like my creative Bible guide.
2015-09-30
Powerful!
It was BIG MAGIC coming across this book...A must read