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Summary: Embarrasing Proselytizing of Eastern Religion
Review: The book has little to do with writing and more to do with Eastern religion. If you don't want to hear about the mindless philosophies that have transcended into America in recent years, then don't buy this book; the author bondards you with it. I felt it was not only a waste of my money, but also deceiving. I wanted a book about writing, instead I had to hear about this persons religion, and pay for it! Total disappointment and a feeling that I was ripped off!
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Summary: Good
Review: Like Anne Lamott,Natalie Goldberg makes you feel right at home. Reading this book is like talking to an old, reliable friend who won't let you down. I found her advice about writing anywhere and writing when you just plain don't feel like invaluable. She also deals with spontanaiety and the idea of "first thoughts" well.However, I think she understates the importance of technique, structure and plot. This book is a good starting point for beginners, but I would supplement it with other books that contain a variety of specific, focused exercises.
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Summary: Rain drops trickle down leaves in different ways.
Review: "Writing Down the Bones" taught me to stay awhile and look at life then write about it. Natalie Golberg's book also showed me how to sit and write in a cafe observing life over a cappuccino, or two. More importantly, Natalie conveys her excitement with life and writing in this book so that I can carry it around with me, re-reading it when the words stop flowing.
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Summary: I carry only two books with me this one and my journal.
Review: Wherever I go, I carry two books with me. My writing journal and Writing Down the Bones. Natalie Goldberg has something for everyone in this book, from the amateur to professional writer. My writing has improved dramatically since I picked up this book. Before, I was too mechanical about writing. I would sit down with a pen and write about a certain topic. But now, with Goldberg's help, I write whatever strikes me and I just let the pen flow across the pages of my journal. I wish I would have found this book ten years ago.
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Summary: Must have for writers!
Review: Read this book once and you'll recommend it to writers, new and accomplished. Natalie is amazing!
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Summary: If you own one writing book...
Review: This is the one book that I would recommend to aspiring writers. After re-reading several times, I felt so much better about my own writing that I had nearly tripled my good output! This is a fantastic book!!!
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Summary: Very inspiring and well worth re-reading regularly
Review: The author encourages us to notice the details in life and to celebrate everything which pleases us or makes an impression on us, as that is what makes writing lively and personal. Her book has also inspired me to carry on writing in my notebook even when I don't believe I'm a very good writer, as all writing practice is "composting" which could eventually result in some great ideas coming through. I am always dipping into this book and attempting to follow the author's suggestions. I have given copies to two other people who are keen amateur writers, and I usually take mine with me when I go away. All in all, I think this book offers hope to those who like writing but don't believe they're great writers or aren't even sure what they want to say. As the author says, if you care about what you're doing, it probably will be good. I have had a lot of fun as a result of reading this.
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Summary: Inspiring!
Review: Natalie Goldberg opens your eyes to the joy of writing and reminds the reader why they write. It's not for commercial success, it's because you were born to. She emphasizes accepting your fate as a writer and living that fate to the utmost extreme. She offers exercises to release creativity and gives examples of her own trials and tribulations. This is a great read and a must have for any writer.
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Summary: Natalie gently coaxes us to show ourselves and our writing
Review: This is the best book on writing I have ever read. As a future high school English educator, I will share Natalie's wisdom with my students. Goldberg takes her Jewish background and blends it with her Zen Buddhism religion, her life experiences, and her enthusiasm to help us all lose our fears and write. By helping us realize that we all possess enough knowledge to write--without adding anything--she teaches us to have confidence in our experiences and abilities as writers. I liked best her descriptions of poetry written by women who were mentally ill, the piles of spiral notebooks of writing she used for practice, and her gentle suggestion that writers should write instead of abuse their bodies with drink and food.
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Summary: Intense and to the point.
Review: If you are a writer, or think that you may be one, buy this book NOW. It offers to-the-point advise. I LOVE this book. Actually, I think I'll read it again after I write this review. I recommended it to several friends, and now they are hooked too. BUY IT... YOU'LL LOVE IT....!
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