A review by egbella
The Story of With: A Better Way to Live, Love, & Create by Allen Arnold

3.0

I purchased this book after getting to meet and speak with the author, Allen Arnold, last year. The way he approached creativity, and working with God to create good art, really resonated with me, and I wanted to read his book. Personally, it fell a little flat for me. I think I would have preferred either a complete fictional story (as in, the parts with Mia), or a complete instructional book with Arnold explaining his points. Mixing both felt jarring to me, and I had a hard time concentrating or getting engrossed in the story. That being said, he has some very good points, and I truly have found his encouragement to create WITH God freeing and inspiring. I'd say it's definitely a book worth reading, especially if you struggle with feeling like your art has any meaning, but be aware that it may not be quite what you're expecting.