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3.92 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
The second to last chapter had a neat anecdote, but the rest was otherwise superfluous.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
At first I thought this book was too cheesy with obvious points about being creative. But I stuck with it because it's a light, quick read. I soon found how much this was perfectly applied to my current state of life getting back into my creative side dancing, painting, singing, and now writing. I gave up these things long ago when I realized I wasn't good enough to be professional and I recently brought them back into my life because I love them. Period. I found lots of validation in this book to be okay with doing my art and sharing it without getting stuck on the outcome because it gives me life. Just bought my first leotard in 20 years (or I guess ever since my mom probably bought my last one). If you are just stepping into creative work or wanting to get back to it, this is a great read.
I needed this book. A lot. I am quite sure I’ve been encouraged, inspired, praised and scolded in a witty 200 pages. I’m grateful. “...always remember that people’s judgments of you are none of your business” (p. 121).
challenging
funny
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
would read again! arrogance of belonging, shit sandwich, stubborn gladness, bring it on!
There were some great parts to this book, but I wasn't overall in love. I would have liked something more intellectual. At book club, my New England-born artist friend really clung onto the idea that you don't have to suffer to make art. She felt this is a particularly prominent idea she grew up with. Coming from you-should-be-happy Mornin culture, I was annoyed. What's wrong with sadness?