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Big Magic

Written by: Elizabeth Gilbert
Narrated by: Elizabeth Gilbert
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Publisher's Summary

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

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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Inspiring

Refreshing and inspiring, great read. Exactly the book I needed to read to encourage more creativity in my life.

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Freeing Book

Loved the book and Gilbertˋs narration. Was able to apply some of the suggestions and wrote out a story that I had been thinking about for several years. No longer have to worry about owning the words I write. They donˋt come out of me, only through me. For whatever resson, that simple reframe is what is freeing. Read the book and see if the same effect happens for you. Happy creating.

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Amazing!

There are no words to describe how this book awoke in me a deep desire to just create. Create my desires, my ability to evolve and to just let go.

Thank you Elizabeth Gilbert!

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Excellent

Loved the whole experience. Managed to offend and thrill me in equal measure. A joy.

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Fantastic Book!!

Inspirational book beautifully written. I would recommend this to any creative individual looking to live a full and contented life. loved it!

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Pulled me out of my lull

A really peaceful voice. It made me want to listen and slow down- for me that means listening at 1x speed when I commonly want to go to at least 1.25x.
The story’s made me respect my art and myself better. I feel more at peace, more organized, less hard on myself because of this read.

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Inspired Permission to Go Ahead, Be Creative

This book smashes the yardstick of external success as the metric. I am much more selective around which ideas I will chose to hatch. It may be a great idea but it’s ok if it’s not for me. It will find the right person. I am more curious less judgemental of failure. Best concept of the book paraphrased - Do the best you can with what you know, using what you have, in the time allowed.

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A grounding perspective for creativity.

I don't usually leave audiobook reviews, but this book is wonderfully moving.

Gilbert's perspective on creative living was what I needed to calm my hectic mind. I found her approach to the creative process and her ongoing dedication to writing provided a reality check for working my way through the creative process. Her stories and guidance on living a creative life helped me reframe my reason for creating while taking the pressure off the outcome of my work.

I highly recommend this audiobook!

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A needed perspective

It was a gift to be given permission to look at creative process and output in a way uninhibited by crippling pressure. This book changed my perspective and maybe even gave me space not to have to believe everything I read here.

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Inspiring!!!!

This unexpectedly is now one of my favorite all time audible books! A must buy! So uplifting, especially important in these times...

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