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Big Magic

Creative Living Beyond Fear
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Aug 04, 2017
As an aspiring writer, this book helped me let go of the fear of what those would think about my work and to live a life doing creative work that means something to me. There were many nuggets of gold in this book that can help all those who read it, some are more targeted toward specific people but still applicable to all readers. I enjoyed reading a self-help book aimed towards creative people rather than self-help books for businessmen which I'm used to. Elizabeth pointed out much about how we try to impress others by creating very deep and meaningful work and trying too hard to do so. Instead, she insists that we make work that makes "us" happy and pleased, not to do it for others. I would recommend this to those who identify as creatives, especially those who are struggling with their creativity. @Mr.Balance of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library Big Magic is the type of book you keep around for inspiration, motivation, and all-round creative guidance. Liz Gilbert writes about the struggles and expectations of living a creative life, which is something Gilbert argues to be something we all live. She mainly speaks about her main creative profession: writing, but this book can be interpreted into any form of creativity such as dancing, gardening, and art! I loved the tidbits of stories that cleanly tie into her next piece of advice for the reader. There were a lot of laughs stuffed between the pages and plenty of advice – for both my life and my creative life – that I will be carrying for the rest of my life. Big Magic is probably the closest thing to a solid cure for Writer's Block. A must-read!  - @Spectacles of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library