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The Artisan Soul

By: Erwin Raphael McManus
Narrated by: Erwin Raphael McManus
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In The Artisan Soul, Erwin Raphael McManus, author, thought leader, and founder of MOSAIC in Los Angeles, pens a manifesto for human creativity and the beginning of a new renaissance. McManus not only calls us to reclaim our creative essence but reveals how we can craft our lives into works of art. There are no shortcuts to quality, and McManus celebrates the spiritual process that can help us discover our true selves.

McManus demonstrates that we all carry within us the essence of an artist. We all need to create, to be part of a process that brings to the world something beautiful, good, and true in order to allow our souls to come to life. It's not only the quality of the ingredients we use to build our lives that matter but the care we bring to the process itself. Just like baking artisan bread, it's a process that's crafted over time. And God has something to say about how we craft our lives.

With poignant, inspirational stories and insights from art, life, history, and scripture interspersed throughout, McManus walks listeners through the process of crafting a life of beauty and wonder.

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©2014 Erwin Raphael McManus (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers
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Fantastic! Must read for everyone!

This is a must read, especially for those who do not think they are creative. I have been an art teacher since 1998! I agree with everything Erwin mentions in this book. I have experienced this first hand with the 12,000+ art students I have taught over the years. I also know from personal experience that when I am actively creating art, I am intimately connecting with my Creator, God. There is a depth of creativity that we all have, given to us, by God, because that is who he is...The Most Creative Creator who made us in his image!

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Bravo

Thank you. Your words switched the light inside of me back on. Never stop creating.

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Life changing!

Couldn’t recommend more! Thank you for making this available! This book has the power to change your life.

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Calling humanity to discover our creative purpose

This book awakens the reader to wonder, beauty and imagination through God's eyes. Loved it! It's my second book by Erwin (first was The Last Arrow). I am going to listen more of his books.

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Amazing insight on why we should be creative.

This was a fantastic read. Amazing insight on why we should be creative. The performance was excellent as well

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unveiling of overwhelming essence of creativity

I actually came across this book many years ago when I first heard the author giving a sermon at a church I used to attend and their message has stuck with me over 5 years now. sadly I am just now reading this book but I truly do not think I would have been ready to fully receive it until now. I do consider myself very creative and a Craftsman but this book even pushes me to a further realization that I have only begun to scratch the surface of this Divine creativity that God has blessed me with. I am very grateful to have finally read this book in highly highly recommend it!

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Amazing book!

This book really helped me as an artist who is struggling on answering many questions which constantly appear in my mind, about my identity, about what I’m supposed to do, and how I should love out my life. I would go back to this book again and again whenever I’m in doubt of myself.

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I’m pretty sure the trajectory of my life is altered after this book. The wonder induced by the examples presented, coupled with the practical notes in the final chapter are only aspects of why this book is a masterpiece. A huge thank you to the author.

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Self love

I liked the way made References to the Bible verses and quotes from Einstein and others remarkable way.

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Amazing and touching

This book can easily transform people's lives and make them more purposeful. I recommend to anybody who wants to find creativity and motivation to be a better person.

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