Big magic : creative living beyond fear / Elizabeth Gilbert.
Material type: TextSeries: Thorndike Press large print core seriesPublisher: Waterville, Maine : Thorndike Press, a part of Gale, Cengage Learning, 2015Copyright date: ©2015Edition: Large print editionDescription: 299 pages (large print) ; 23 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781410483157
- 1410483150
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Large Print Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | Large Print NonFiction | 153.35 G464 | Available | 33111008131456 |
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A New York Times Bestselling AuthorReaders have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert's books for years. Now the beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share wisdom and a unique perspective on creativity. Gilbert shows us how to tackle what we most love and face down what we most fear, bringing to light whatever "strange jewels" are hidden within us. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, Big Magic cracks open a world of wonder and joy.
Courage -- Enchantment -- Permission -- Persistence -- Trust -- Divinity.
Elizabeth Gilbert digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity, offering 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.