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Summary: A Reference-Book For Living
Review: The more I read from Ueland, the more I became convinced that I had found a book that would be yellowed and dog-eared on my bedside table thirty years from now. Each observation that she makes feels so common-sensical, friendly and right at its core that it seems as though someone ought to have pointed it all out to you before. This is not the typical self-conscious guide to life or writing; it's a conversation and an excercise in encouragement.
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Summary: A "Must-Read" for Writers
Review: There are many "how to write..." books on the market. Some help me with grammar, some help me with structure, but this little book has shown me how writing can become a means of growing mentally and spiritually as a writer--and thus improve one's writing. Ueland has great confidence in us as storytellers. We all do it, whether at the end of the day or in the laudrymat. She shows how to do it on paper and gives us confidence: "You will find you have something to say. And tomorrow there will be more [p42]."
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Summary: The most important book I've read, other than the Bible
Review: There aren't enough stars for this review. Ueland writes an amazing book on how to achieve our potential in anything that we do...and the things (such as trying to please other people) which prevent us from bringing forth the best from ourselves. Already I've found that I have better and brighter ideas when I write, and even when I do other things like play music.This book is one that is best read slowly...in short doses. I find that I can't read a page without having something to think about or reassess in my life and especially in my writing. I wholeheartedly recommend this book.
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Summary: For anyone who Creates...
Review: This book applies to anyone who Creates, to anyone who wants to live life like its supposed to be. If you want a technical book about writing, this wont do it for you. But if you want to put yourself on paper for the world to share, this is it. This book gets to the core of writing, and reminds the reader of why a person loves to Create. I am 16 now, I got the book when I saw thirteen, and I still reread it every few months. If you are an artist or if you just love life itself, you will love this book and you will never forget it.
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Summary: If you want to write, write!
Review: This book illustrates that the most difficult step in most things in life is the first. If you write, then you simply must just do that--write. You must do it every day. Ms. Euland teaches us that affirmation comes only from within, and that when we realize that, we care little about any artificial external affirmation anyway. She is a professor of the meaning and ascertainment of true quality. Highly recommended.
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Summary: "Everybody is talented, original and has something to say."
Review: This book is a treasure and a necessity for the creative person--or anyone who believes that the human spirit has no limits. The most valuable thing about this book is that Ueland is ENCOURAGING. She honestly believes we are all blessed with talent and we can all use that talent. Ueland was a very special person and we are fortunate her words live on. Marilyn Dalrymple photographer/writer/book reviewer
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Summary: THE most well written and interesting book about writing!
Review: This book is just fantastic! I was looking for a book to give me inspiration on my writing and this is it! I wasn't so sure at first, I was afraid of yet another fusty, musty textbook-twin that would give helpful hints but bore me to tears. But from the first page I was hooked! "...most people must break through a shell of timidity and strain." What encouragement! This book proved to me that there are other downtrodden creative people out there, people who have had "contructive criticism" shoved down their throats until it nearly killed them. Plus, the strain of being pressured to "make a living" from your writing. Instead, Brenda Ueland encourages in the most enlivening way to write because you love to! And in her mind this applies to anyone, this is not just a book about writing. It is inspiration for ANYONE who is afraid to follow their true creative spirit. She says that Van Gogh painted not because it was expected of him or because he wanted to make a profit from it, rather he painted the stars in the sky because he loved them and wanted to show other people how beautiful they are, he wanted them to be seen from his perspective so that others might share in his wonder! How can that fail to inspire all downtrodden sensitive creators? In this book, Ueland shows how to bypass all negative feedback from others, how to search inside ourselves to find our true motives for creating literature, artwork, whatever we love the most! She is able to bring out the unique creative nature in everyone (for if everyone is different, then everyone IS original!) and in the process make us happy with what we find inside.
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Summary: Not just about writing, but the creative process for anyone
Review: This book is outstanding. It stands the test of time because what it talks about are basic and intrinsic truths about writing and creating. Rather than proscribe exercises to work-out your writing muscles or other superficial tricks, Ueland tells you the basics of the CREATIVE PROCESS, which holds true for any kind of art. While these things are fundamental, they are not common knowledge. Many thanks to her for pointing out the building blocks in such a supportive and encouraging (and comical) way. You will want to write volumes after having read this.
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Summary: A remarkable book about being genuine
Review: This book of encouragement helps you peel away your layers of worry and anxiety and let out your authentic person. A real gem that, if you let it, will help you be better at whatever you want to do.
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Summary: This book should be on YOUR shelf right now!
Review: This is absolutely the most inspiring, motivational book ever written about the art of writing. If this doesn't light your creative fire, nothing will! A MUST-HAVE!
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