Sunday, February 23, 2025

Audible Book Review: Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert

 


From the author of Eat, Pray, Love comes a book for creatives that asks us to "embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering."

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert, narrated by the author, is a compelling masterpiece encouraging all creative people to dive right into their craft--no matter what it is--and face our fears. She provides such amazing insight that the reader can't help but nod their head in agreement when they see themselves as the "martyr" instead of the "trickster." But, as Gilbert points out, we don't need to stay there. We can embrace the traits of a "trickster" and propel ourselves forward to a happier and more fulfilling creative life.

This book came to me as a recommendation during a workshop about mindset. While I had heard of Eat, Pray, Love, I had never read it, or anything else by Gilbert. Now, I want to read everything she has ever written. She is the perfect narrator for this book, and I feel like I got to know her better simply by listening. It didn't even seem like this book was 5 hours and 6 minutes long. I'm ready to read it again. 

If you are struggling with your creativity, looking to move beyond fear, seeking to be more curious in your creative life, or simply trying to move yourself out of a rut, Big Magic is a great resource!

Listening Length5 hours and 6 minutes
AuthorElizabeth Gilbert
NarratorElizabeth Gilbert
Whispersync for VoiceReady
Audible.com Release DateSeptember 22, 2015
PublisherPenguin Audio
Program TypeAudiobook
VersionUnabridged
LanguageEnglish
ASINB00U08ECQA
I used an Audible credit to purchase this book. This review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.

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