Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Gilbert, Elizabeth

The instant #1 NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller

"A must read for anyone hoping to live a creative life... I dare you not to be inspired to be brave, to be free, and to be curious." --PopSugar

From the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love and City of Girls the path to the vibrant, fulfilling life you've dreamed of.

Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert's books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. She shows us how to tackle what we most love, and how to face down what we most fear. She discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits we need in order to live our most creative lives. Balancing between soulful spirituality and cheerful pragmatism, Gilbert encourages us to uncover the "strange jewels" that are hidden within each of us. Whether we are looking to write a book, make art, find new ways to address challenges in our work, embark on a dream long deferred, or simply infuse our everyday lives with more mindfulness and passion, Big Magic cracks open a world of wonder and joy.

Author: Elizabeth Gilbert
Publisher: Riverhead Books
Published: 09/22/2015
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.40w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781594634710

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal Prepub Alert 04/01/2015 pg. 61
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2015
Publishers Weekly 06/15/2015
Library Journal 07/01/2015 pg. 70
Booklist 07/01/2015 pg. 4
New York Times Book Review 09/20/2015 pg. 13
People Weekly 10/12/2015 pg. 83
BookPage 10/01/2015
Publishers Weekly Best Books 11/02/2015 pg. 44
Library Journal 04/01/2015

About the Author

Elizabeth Gilbert is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Magic, Eat Pray Love, and The Signature of All Things, as well as several other internationally bestselling books of fiction and nonfiction. She has been a finalist for the National Book Award, the National Book Critics Circle Award, and the PEN/Hemingway Award. Her latest novel, City of Girls, comes out in June, 2019.