Letters to a Young Poet Audiobook

" To be re read over and over "

" One of my fave reads -- you walk away with something new every time. "

" As I'm reading James Joyce's A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, I am appreciating Rilke's book. It has an accessibility along with the many nuggets of wisdom for the creative journey. It is also beautifully written. "

" The life-preserver for any aspiring writer. "

" this is a book I will, as many do, dip back into again and again "

" There are no words to express how amazing this book was. "

" The Norton translation is beautiful, again and again. "

" Think I'll just keep starting this one over again and again. Much wisdom I hope to absorb. Might look for a different translation next time to get a slightly different spin. "

" This has been on my night stand for months and I like to go back to it once in a while. Maybe I'm cheesy, but I think it's an inspiring book. A great reminder to keep in touch with the creative part of yourself. "

" top 5 fav book of all time "

" It calmed me. Gave me confidence. It made me think about getting a copy for everyone I know that matters. "

" If you're a poet and you haven't read it, what's taken you so long? "

" One of the most sensitive books I've read, a map of sorts to finding a way through society's standards to your own authentic life and sexuality. "

" I have the version of this book translated by M.D. Herter Norton - amazing! "

" I've read this several times always at pivotal times in my life. Always relevant. "

" I liked it because of the last letters. the first ones really got me bored or got me reading only with the eye as I had many pop up thoughts totally irrelative. "

" This is a book filled with sage advice that is helpful to not only aspiring poets but to artists of all types. "

" "...and just in the deepest and most important things, we are unutterably alone, and for one person to be able to advise or even help another, a lot must happen, a lot must go well, a whole constellation of things must come right in order once to succeed." Rainer Maria Rilke "

" Solitude, self-awareness, and patience. After reading this book I want to be alone to let my writing do what it will. Elegantly written. I will read Rilke's poetry. "

" Love this. Since the movie Igby Goes Down, it's become a "cliche book". It's too bad because it's a fantastic book. "

" A book for every young person to carry with them. "

" The Norton translation is beautiful, again and again. "

" Lots of beautiful excerpts that inspire and encourage self-reflection. Its goodness just happens to reveal your own cynicism.I wish people still talked and wrote like this. Suggests a steadier look at life that feels impossible nowadays. "

" the most holy of holy books "

" Philosophical letters which lead one to thinking about life's deepest ideas. "

" I like to reread parts regularly. Isn't the kind of book you only read once. "

" Beautiful, hopeful -- a must read for any young person disenchanted with the obstacles that chasing your art presents. "

" Truly inspiring. If you ever need to be reassured that pursuing your dreams is the right course of action, read this book. "

" Reading this was one of the motivating factors for me to go to grad school for writing. This book has some really gorgeous language and great life advice! "

" Excellent book- will be sure to always keep a copy nearby. "

" Four stars and I'm not yet finished with it. It's a very short read and packed with wise and beautiful thoughts. Read it. "