The Artist's Way (Abridged): A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity Audiobook

" It is so good to listen to this book read by Julia Cameron. Her voice brings even more depth to this great classic. Very deep wisdom delivered in a common sense and heartfelt way. Highly recommend it. "

" Cameron's wonderful insights will help in more creative activities than my writing. I see other life areas where the same principles could be applied. Color me grateful. "

" I have read this book and attempted to follow the program more than once. The tone is a bit to "New-Agey" for me, so that overshadows the content. The "morning pages" were a huge problem for me. I tried them for a good month and just wasn't deriving enough benefit to continue. I did like the "artist's date" concept and used to do that regularly and have tried to integrate that into my current life (hard to do as a parent). I also saw the author speak in 2005 and it was anti-climactic and unimpressive for me and changed my overall impression of the book. Still, it's worth a look because it might work better for others. "

" My friend and I did the whole Artist's Way experience this past fall and winter. It was good. I learned a lot about myself and got some momentum in areas of my life that have felt stuck for a long time. Why not give it five stars? Because it still wasn't as good as The Right to Write. That's still my favorite Julia Cameron book. "

" This book is phenomenal. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to reconnect with themselves and their creativity. "

" I read this because it was so "hot" at one point... should have known better. I didn't get it. "

" This book is great for jump-starting and maintaining a creative life. A lot of it is super corny, but effective. "

" Love it - and followed the 12 week course. Opens up the creator in you. "

" A book I have gone back to over and over again. A manual for reclaiming your creativity and getting back into creative shape. Great for all! "

" Great, challenging activity book to jump start your creativity. "

" This book has been helpful off and on for many years. I don't often give myself the time to do morning pages anymore. Too bad. "

" I love Julia Cameron, with all her insane lovely advice. I WILL DO AN ANGRY DANCE WHEN IT SERVES MY PURPOSES, MS. CAMERON, THANK YOU. "

" I finally completed the Artist's Way!!! "

" I have only just started this one. My friend Bev encouraged me to read it. She had experienced the same misgivings that I had. Once she had started it she had nothing but good things to say. I guess the new agey -touchy feely books aren't so bad after all! "

" Just started this book and so far I love it. I've started one of the exercises and it's perked up my motivation already! "

" I dislike this book. Overpriced and unhelpful, the colloquial style of the writing making reading it uncomfortable. Much prefer Fiction Writer's Workshop by Josip Novakovich. "

" Probably one of the most influential books of my adult life. "

" This really is one of those life-changing books. The key is, to stick it out to the end. Very well worth it. "

" Wonderful book! This book is not only for those who consider themselves artists - it is for all who wish to tap inside their creative selves. I recommend doing this with friends or a group - it is more than a book, it is a daily practice. "

" I can read this over and over again, finding new inspiration each time. It's a book that you can never truly finish, because you can always discover a new message. "

" Currently going through this book with a writing class I'm taking. This seems the best way to make it all the way through the program. "

" It still helps. "

" amazing journey andam in the process of re-reading it "

" Every Artist needs this! "

" Good stuff. I listened to this on audio and will probably go purchase it in book form, as it's near impossible to go back and reference anything in the audio version due to a lack of chapters. "

" Perhaps I did not follow all her exercises, but to this day (12 years later), I write my Artist Pages every morning. "

" The idea is worth exploring but the constant analysis- stream of consciousness journal writing - is a headache and by its very nature unproductive. A good scam that's over. "

" This is a great book. It's like a 12-Step program for creativity. I've given this book away several times. I think I was 23 the first time I worked with this book. I might do it again. "

" I love this book. It has changed my life on two occasions. "

" Reading (doing?) again... very helpful. "

" I can't say anything critical about this book...the philosophy and spirit behind it is such a good one. I want to think of another words besides "lovely" because I've been using that a lot...but it IS lovely. "

" Absolutely instrumental in my development as an artist. "

" Not as good as the title sounds. I heard her speak at a local book store and she was not very inspirational. "

" what a wonderful Creative Writing Workbook! Thank you Dana for turning me on to it. "

" an intimate, gentle guide to working out issues surrounding creativity "

" It has helped me see how I can live a more creative life. "

" Doing it and love it! "

" Amazing. Everyone needs to partake in the Artists Way. "

" Life changing book for me. I spent 16 weeks with the weekly exercises last summer and saw immediate improvement in our home and in accomplishing many goals that are beneficial for me. Powerful! "

" Released me 12 years ago and I've been creating ever since. Hugely helpful. "

" The best thing about this book is that it really makes you consider your creative process and what works for you, how to be authentic to that and build on it. "

" too much good advice - too much personal discovery - probably works for some - I’ll continue to find my own way "

" This is a powerful book; some of the advice (giving into your child self and their petty, violent demands) feels positively unspiritual - however it works in beneficial ways. "

" This book is the best I've read on being one's best creative self. I tro to go through it every year. Brilliant! Thank you Julia. "