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I had reservations about reading this book. I was concerned that much of what I had read after some of the kerfuffles (scandals) Palmer details in the book would prejudice me to the book and to her message.
I admit some did color my judgment. I tried to keep an open mind. At times, I succeeded. At times, I failed.
On the whole, she says a lot of what artists (and creatives of all sorts) need to hear. They are worthy of support, and it is okay to ask for help. Personally, I still haven't bought into the premise that just because someone calls themselves an artist that they can feel free to ask for support, but I have a feeling that says a great deal more about me than it does about her ideas. I believe we all have intrinsic worth so if we hold true to her statement, then it must be okay for anyone, not just artists, or creatives, to ask for support. And at that point, we enter an entirely different realm of discussion.
She presents her thoughts and ideas well, for the most part. I wasn't particularly interested in having her poems and songs interspersed throughout the book and in fact skipped all but one or two. I'm sure they are meaningful to others, but they didn't strike the right chord in me. I add this in to let future readers know to expect that this is not strictly a book designed to help others. Like any good business person, Ms. Palmer also self-promotes. There is nothing inherently wrong with that, in my opinion. Good for her for having the courage to keep putting her art out there.
She said some things that were so poignant they brought me to tears. And as an artist/creative I appreciate her ideas and her sentiments.
I think others who are struggling with the idea that they can ask for help will likely get a lot out of the book. It was worth reading to see someone lay out the ideas and also be vulnerable to the criticism she likely received as Neil Gaiman's wife (read someone who has a lot of resources at her command to begin with). Hopefully, people will judge the book more on its own merits than as a reflection of who Ms. Palmer is or to whom she is married.
I found the book worth it and would recommend it.
I admit some did color my judgment. I tried to keep an open mind. At times, I succeeded. At times, I failed.
On the whole, she says a lot of what artists (and creatives of all sorts) need to hear. They are worthy of support, and it is okay to ask for help. Personally, I still haven't bought into the premise that just because someone calls themselves an artist that they can feel free to ask for support, but I have a feeling that says a great deal more about me than it does about her ideas. I believe we all have intrinsic worth so if we hold true to her statement, then it must be okay for anyone, not just artists, or creatives, to ask for support. And at that point, we enter an entirely different realm of discussion.
She presents her thoughts and ideas well, for the most part. I wasn't particularly interested in having her poems and songs interspersed throughout the book and in fact skipped all but one or two. I'm sure they are meaningful to others, but they didn't strike the right chord in me. I add this in to let future readers know to expect that this is not strictly a book designed to help others. Like any good business person, Ms. Palmer also self-promotes. There is nothing inherently wrong with that, in my opinion. Good for her for having the courage to keep putting her art out there.
She said some things that were so poignant they brought me to tears. And as an artist/creative I appreciate her ideas and her sentiments.
I think others who are struggling with the idea that they can ask for help will likely get a lot out of the book. It was worth reading to see someone lay out the ideas and also be vulnerable to the criticism she likely received as Neil Gaiman's wife (read someone who has a lot of resources at her command to begin with). Hopefully, people will judge the book more on its own merits than as a reflection of who Ms. Palmer is or to whom she is married.
I found the book worth it and would recommend it.