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Big Magic

By: Elizabeth Gilbert
Narrated by: Elizabeth Gilbert
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Publisher's summary

Listeners of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration from Elizabeth Gilbert's books for years. Now this beloved author shares her wisdom and unique understanding of creativity, shattering the perceptions of mystery and suffering that surround the process and showing us all just how easy it can be.

By sharing stories from her own life as well as from her friends and the people who have inspired her, Elizabeth Gilbert challenges us to embrace our curiosity, tackle what we most love and face down what we most fear.

Whether you long to write a book, create art, cope with challenges at work, embark on a long-held dream, or simply to make your everyday life more vivid and rewarding, Big Magic will take you on a journey of exploration filled with wonder and unexpected joys.

©2015 Elizabeth Gilbert. All rights reserved. (P)2015 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
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Critic reviews

"Gilbert dares us into adventures of worldly discovery." ( The New York Times Book Review)
"Smart but unpretentious, funny, warm, and generous. By the end of one of her books, you feel as if she is your friend, too." ( San Francisco Chronicle)

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life-changing

Finally found what people say _ ," the book that could change your life"! !

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Beautiful

A loveable self-help book. Relevance surpasses the beautiful narration of the author. Blissfully satisfied listening!

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Why did I wait so long to get it!

I always thought that this book is for people working in creative fields (artists, writers etc.) and I should not read it because I am a doctor and it will just add to my misery reminding me that I didn't have enough courage to go for a creative field when I had the opportunity. But, I was wrong. This book is for all people who want a little creativity in their life. I actually started creating while reading and loved every bit of it. It inspired me to keep going regardless of my boring life filled with medicine books.
It also changed my perception of creativity needing to support me financially if I want to take it seriously. In fact, I don't even need to take it 'seriously' otherwise it won't come to me. Brilliant! Thank you!

The author's voice is calm and soothing which totally adds to the magic!

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tingles

You don't have to be crazy or poor to be creative. And no one can tell you if you are or not.

In fact, I'm sure you already are.

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Creative alchemy

Liz's wise words resonated like a Tibetan chime through my mind body soul; I soared.

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I found my purpose

Once I finished this book, I got a completely different perspective towards life and towards creativity. Most importantly...I found my purpose. This book is a must read for all those creative people who are struggling to be themselves. This book had freed my mind of all the brules that I had believed till now.

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Inspirational!

This book is very inspirational and demystifies the complex subject of creativity and creative living. It is witty, funny and relatable. I could not put it down.

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never dull

Never a dull moment. Brimming with inspiration & burning with passion! Brilliant narrative and progressive.

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Be creative

Be you... Or at least give yourself a chance... Or maybe two... or as many as you wish. There is no limit...!

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Beautiful and thought provoking.

I loved this book. I will definitely listen to it again, very insightful and powerful.

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