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Big Magic

Creative Living Beyond Fear

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Written by: Elizabeth Gilbert
Narrated by: Elizabeth Gilbert
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The instant number one New York Times best seller.

From the worldwide best-selling author of Eat Pray Love and City of Girls: The path to the vibrant, fulfilling life you’ve dreamed of.

People 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.

©2015 Elizabeth Gilbert (P)2015 Penguin Audio
Creativity Personal Success Psychology Inspiring Creative Writing

What the critics say

"Listeners looking for permission or encouragement to pursue their creative endeavors will find writer Elizabeth Gilbert...to be a confident cheerleader and guide. With a conversational delivery and warm, confiding tone, Gilbert exhorts listeners to respect inspiration and to put in the time and hard work to bring those ideas to fruition." ( AudioFile)

"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)

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A breath of feesh air

A breath of fresh air. Thank you Elizabeth Gilbert for giving us permission to do and be. No guilt, participate and do our best.

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Listen up, lighten up & make up!

Great reminders, good for fine tuning living with creativity flowing through my veins and helpful for making up with my amazing maker self so I can simply keep doing what I do and bringing what I bring. It is always so rich to hear an author read their words and the message arrives with grace ( includes just enough of a kick in the ass :) ).

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wow ...just wow

it's funny, I had the pleasure of listening to Elizabeth Gilbert at a live talk before I had any idea who she was.
I had never read eat pray Love (still haven't) and was surrounded by a whole bunch of people who are raving about this lady.
when she started speaking I completely fell in love with her mind.
I had forgotten about this book that she mentioned in her talk and found it a couple days ago. She is every bit as wonderful in this book as she was at that live talk.
She is amazing, raw, courageous and inspiring.
Read this book. Its worth your time.

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A must read for anyone interested in creativity

Hands down my all time favourite book on creative and living a creative life. I have listened to it 7 times now. Each time it gets better.

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Beautifully Narrated

So original and I felt she was talking to me! would reccomend 100% if you enjoy self-help that is more reflective.

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Life changer!

One of my first self-help books I ever listened to, and still one of the best!! I highly recommend this work.

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Hit the Nail on the Head

Love everything about this book and the narration. I feel that the author is seeing so much further than what is in front of us and understands what holds so many back from just trying. I am not a writer at all, and hate writing, and my creative pursuits are very different, but this book applies to any creative endeavour that you are pursuing or considering pursuing. I have already listened to this book twice and feel that it's one I will come back to over and over again. Even some of the phrases have become quotes I use in my life. LOVE IT

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Vortex of Creation

Great book written with a heart and spiced with wisdom how to be and stay truthful to your creativity.
Being in swirling vortex of your connection with the source is the key for your creativity. Being playful, joyful and trusting your inner feelings, your gumption will bring bliss to life and expansion beyond wildest imagination. Thank you for this sparkling, colourful jewel.

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Fantastic

This is a book everyone needs to read. It was so inspiring and well written (and well narrated for the audible version). Now off to create! #Audible1

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loved

I loved this book and the author reading her book was Great! thank you Elizabeth

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