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Big Magic

Creative Living Beyond Fear

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Big Magic

By: Elizabeth Gilbert
Narrated by: Elizabeth Gilbert
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About this listen

Listeners of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration from Elizabeth Gilbert's books for years. Now this beloved author shares her wisdom and unique understanding of creativity, shattering the perceptions of mystery and suffering that surround the process and showing us all just how easy it can be.

By sharing stories from her own life as well as from her friends and the people who have inspired her, Elizabeth Gilbert challenges us to embrace our curiosity, tackle what we most love and face down what we most fear.

Whether you long to write a book, create art, cope with challenges at work, embark on a long-held dream, or simply to make your everyday life more vivid and rewarding, Big Magic will take you on a journey of exploration filled with wonder and unexpected joys.

©2015 Elizabeth Gilbert. All rights reserved. (P)2015 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
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Critic reviews

"Gilbert dares us into adventures of worldly discovery." ( The New York Times Book Review)
"Smart but unpretentious, funny, warm, and generous. By the end of one of her books, you feel as if she is your friend, too." ( San Francisco Chronicle)

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a Good Spirit whispering in my ear :-)

I ve listened to the audio book several times - it's like a friend sharing her experiences with me... loved it!

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Loved this book really practical :)

Elizabeth Gilbert has such an amazing voice, I could listen to her all day, I loved this book, she gives many practical examples of not getting stuck and getting back into the creative space :)

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Really Enjoyed it

Call for action. So well put together with some heart felt example that are so real! The book has a very good flow and read. Thank you

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A Great Reminder

I loved listening to this book, it left breadcrumbs to take you back to your creative self.... Love the message that creativity is for all not just the special.

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Beautifully read

From the soothing audio, to the witty content, this book kept me engaged. It was inspiring to say the least. This book encourages you to let loose your creative spirit and enjoy the process, despite the outcome.

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Loved it.

I've listened to it 3 times already. A new gem of magic each time. Thank you.

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Incredible book for anyone invested in creative living

This book couldn’t have come at a better time. Lockdown was hard on my creative thinking. I felt a lot of fear and self doubt, as did my family members and students. This book and Liz’s reassuring voice guided me at some of the most difficult times. I’ve recommended it to everyone I know; it made me laugh, cry and importantly left me feeling inspired and ready to play with creativity again!

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Gorgeous

Gorgeous to listen. I will now buy the hard copy and Eat Pray Love. Wisdom and entertainment and inspiration. I loved it

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Truly magical

Just the shift in perspective anyone trying to overcome any fear about practicing any art or craft needs. No matter what your issue with creativity Ms Gilbert will address it calmly, lovingly, understandably and in a way that touches the soul.

Any time while listening to this I would start to form a question in my head, she was already answering it by the time I realised I was even asking it. I felt as though she was really in my head, guiding me gently through something. A transformation, maybe.

Also, to anyone who enjoyed this book, I would recommend giving the author's podcast by the same name (Big Magic) a listen.

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Just what I needed

This was recommended to me by a friend around the time I started the first draft of me first book, but I didn't read it for a while. After a long slump I read it and started to write again.

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