
Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within
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Narrated by:
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Natalie Goldberg
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By:
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Natalie Goldberg
What is writing? Can anybody do it? What's the best way to get started? And keep going? Over a decade ago, when
Writing Down the Bones first appeared, Natalie Goldberg started a revolution in the way we practice writing. Instead of looking at writing as something open only to a few, she made it available to everybody. Her simple, ingenious exercises set free a generation of writers waiting to experience the inner and outer pleasures only writing can provide. Now, for the first time, Goldberg reads her classic work, while offering new commentary about the creative, spiritual, and practical dimensions of writing. This collector's edition also includes an exclusive interview with the author.
Please note: This 1999 recording represents the technology of the time when it was produced. This is currently the best available source audio from the publisher.
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Second, the author/narrator has no zest or pizzazz in her voice. Because of the subject, it is like listening to your grandmother read a cookbook or from the telephone book. Zzzzzzz. Except for a very VERY few high points.
I've always enjoyed writing. Began journaling as a pre-teen, and have blogged, etc. on and off since then. I've wanted to put my own story to paper for a few years now. I remember listening to this book years ago (on cassette tape).
Third, I'd forgotten how very anit-inspiring it is. Her method in a nutshell: You must spend years just writing, writing, writing. Filling notebooks with words, by hand, be it trash or treasure, before you can hope to be a "good" writer.
I'm sure I'll glean something useful from the print copy I've got, but I'm not likely to listen to the whole recording.
Poor sound quality, snooze-inducing narration.
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I was delighted with Natalie's narration. At the end of each chapter, she gives an informal comment, based on the 30 years of distance since she originally wrote the book. She is funny and wise.
Essential for Seekers of All Kinds
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Love the Content, Hate the Narration
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Audio Quality...
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The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the audio quality. So let me revise slightly: It feels like your'e sitting with an old friend who is whispering words of personal encouragement into a brown paper bag.
Only misses a 5-star because of audio quality
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Interesting to revisit after 20 +years
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The sound is muffled
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My favorite book
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A true classic with bad sound
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Poor audio quality: static and muffled
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