The 12 Secrets of Highly Creative Women: A Portable Mentor

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Summary: Who ever knew it could be so painless?
Review: McMeekin's book is fabulous! Keeping a journal as McMeekin suggested does wonders as do her "self discovery exercises." Reading my journal over, I could no longer deny myself the opportunity to try to make a go of my artwork. And the funny thing is, I can now admit to the world, "I am good at it." The book provides the impetus to follow your heart - something we all need to think more about doing.

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Summary: Attaining Freedom
Review: McMeekin's book was an excellent read. It gave me a perspective on my life and helped put me back on the right path. I have recently begun to experiment with some of her self examination exercises and have begun to find the real me. In her book, McMeekin points the way to letting go of all the things we think we "should" do and helps us find what we truly want to do to be happy. I felt a real sense of empowerment after reading it. I would highly recommend this book to others who may be floundering as I have been.

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Summary: Extremely practical
Review: Not only is the book inspirational but it is also very practical: step by step, working through every possible roadblock to even thinking you are NOT creative. Then, after that hurdle is attained, the author ventures into putting your creativity into action. It is truly a portable mentor with plentiful resources. And, it's also a great read. The format is a blend of wonderful short vignettes - versus just long drawn out chapters of how-to bios. Thanks to the author and to the editor.

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Summary: A Tribute to Creativity
Review: This book really made me look into what my priorities are and how I can achieve my career goals while still maintaining a healthy, balanced life. I was able to identify with many of the vignettes in the book. Because of McMeekin's advice I finally left a longtime secure position and am now happily pounding the pavement selling my own creative arts. This has been a lifelong dream of mine.