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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This profound book breathes wisdom gathered over several decades. I've read many books and essays on creativity, but I can't remember any that was as solid. It is probably not a good first book on the subject; the reader is better off having read and thought about it before. |
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“She has very good points & the exercises were helpful to me. ”
Texasblu wrote this review Thursday, October 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book is an incredible handbook for harnessing the creativity within each of us.”
beth wrote this review Saturday, September 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Twyla Tharp succinctly addresses the paradox we all face when desiring to create -- how to impose enough structure upon our creative selves so that we can actually produce and not simply ruminate? She is specific, direct, and inspiring, prescribing action, practice, and self-discipline without excuses or loopholes. "Just Do It" might be her motto, and yet she understands the fears, doubts, and ruts that trip up so many of us. She shares her demons and gives us methods to defeat our own. Artists are not superhuman beings who effortlessly channel creative brilliance...Any of us can create, if only we cultivate the habits of discipline and practice that allow us to do so. --RS”
Parchment L wrote this review Monday, August 24 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is an awesome book”
creativechick wrote this review Wednesday, July 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book is an amazing addition to any creative person's library. It is inspiring and challenging and I don't want it to end. Twyla Tharp is a true genius.”
Julie J wrote this review Thursday, June 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“This profound book breathes wisdom gathered over several decades. I've read many books and essays on creativity, but I can't remember any that was as solid. It is probably not a good first book on the subject; the reader is better off having read and thought about it before.
Henrik H wrote this review Friday, June 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The author gives several exercises, all of which should give the reader a base to grow from. Most exercises require commitment and soul-searching, so prepare to take the time and effort to do them - it should be well worth it.
Sadly, I read this book without the peace and commitment to perform all exercises. I will re-read this wonderful book as it should be read, sooner rather than later.”
“One of the most influential books on productivity and creativity I have ever read. A really fun read too.”
Patrick Rhone wrote this review Tuesday, May 26 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book was included in my book: The 100 Best Business Books of All Time. www.100bestbiz.com”
Todd Sattersten wrote this review Friday, May 8 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I absolutely love this book. I found it to be very motivating for me in my creative life. She has broken down creative work in understandable terms that are very helpful. She is a master of metaphor and is able to illustrate whatever point she if making with stories of her own and others work. The reading of it was thoroughly enjoyable. I got it from the library and I did not want to give it back. I wrote pages of notes for myself.”
MS Judy L wrote this review Saturday, November 8 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“An excellent guide for any creative professional. Twyla provides accessible tools to use to better understand your creative strengths, know how to extract your creative ideas, and get yourself unstuck. The layout, style and exercises all help to make it a light and easy read.”
Sheryl S wrote this review Thursday, October 9 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
