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Leaving a Trace: On Keeping a Journal 14 reviews
Alexandra Johnson
Back Bay Books, 2002
New ideas for an old exercise
+ Good companion piece to The Hidden Writer
+ Truly inspirational!
+ What to do with your journals...
+ This is the most beautifully written book on journaling!
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A Writer's Workbook: Daily Exercises for the Writing Life 4 reviews
Caroline Sharp
St. Martin's Griffin, 2002
Author takes the fear out of writing
+ INSPIRATION TO WRITE
+ A Real Workout!
Caroline Sharp has written an approachable, easy to understand "hand-up" for aspiring writers. Breaking down the fear so many face at the thought of approaching a vast blank page, Sharp guides novices and experienced writers alike through a series of steps and exercises to get the writing going. ...
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I Will Not Die an Unlived Life: Reclaiming Purpose and Passion18 reviews
Dawna Markova
Conari Press, 2000
Life Changing
+ Beautiful, poignant...
+ ~*~ Jump started the Rest of my Life ~*~
+ BEWARE: THIS BOOK COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
+ EXTREMELY USEFUL AND INSPIRATIONAL
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A Year of Living Consciously: 365 Daily Inspirations for Creating a Life of Passion and Purpose 5 reviews
Gay Hendricks
HarperOne, 1999
Fine Work
+ Good book!
+ Look at Yourself; honestly
+ Such a Healthy Book!
+ Skip the Corkscrew, Buy this Book!
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Prayers to the Moon: Exercises in Self-Reflection1 review
Kay Leigh Hagan
Harpercollins, 1991
Bring this lovely creation back in print!
Kay Hagan's book is a magnificent work, with such a wonderful variety of reflective writing exercises, and ample space to explore right in the book. I met the author at a journal conference long ago, and was introduced to parts of the book before it was published. For many years, I have used ...
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The Creativity Book: A Year's Worth of Inspiration and Guidance11 reviews
Eric Maisel
Tarcher, 2000
Creativity for anyone--not just writers and artists
+ Bite-Size Brillance
+ Worth a Year of Your Time
+ Worth reading, doing, keeping, re-reading
+ Excellent Resource for All Artists
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A God Who Looks Like Me10 reviews
Patricia Lynn Reilly
Ballantine Books, 1996
Just the title gave me an option!
+ A Must Read
+ inspiring
+ Beautiful cover and intriguing title.....
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Bliss: Writing to Find Your True Self1 review
Katherine M. Ramsland
Walking Stick Press, 2000
An Important Book
Using writing to empower youself. What more could anyone ask from a book? And this one delivers. Katherine Ramsland can write about far more than vampires. She has the keys to true internal relaxation and she shares them in Bliss.
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Fruitflesh: Seeds of Inspiration for Women Who Write12 reviews
Gayle Brandeis
HarperOne, 2002
What a wonderful surprise
+ A Feast For Women Writers
+ Imaginative Feast
+ The best book on writing I have read!
+ A refreshing way to jumpstart your writing.
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The Wise Earth Speaks to Your Spirit: 52 Ways to Find Your Soul Voice through Journal Writing3 reviews
Janell Moon
Red Wheel, 2002
A wonderful companion for the journey!
+ Insightful and inspiring!
Janell Moon has written a wonderful guidebook for both the creative and spiritual journey. "The Wise Earth" is full of thought-provoking prompts for creative expression and spiritual reflection, conveniently formatted in 52 short chapters that readers can dip into weekly throughout the year. Full ...
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A Walk Between Heaven and Earth: A Personal Journal on Writing and the Creative Process4 reviews
Burghild Nina Holzer
Three Rivers Press, 1994
This book made my writing more exciting and my life more fun
+ A Must Read for Everyone Wanting a Creative Life
+ Read and you will sigh...
A Walk Between Heaven and Earth is a great book not only for creative writers, but for everyone who wants to lead a more satisfying life. Holzer's journal entries transmit a deep understanding of what it means to be a writer and what it means to be fully alive. I felt gently and powerfully guided ...
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When Your Heart Speaks, Take Good Notes : The Healing Power of Writing4 reviews
Susan Borkin
Center for Personal Growth &, 2000
Delightful to read!
+ SUSAN BORKIN'S BOOK IS A WINNER--MAKES YOU A WINNER!
+ SUSAN BORKIN'S BOOK IS A WINNER--MAKES YOU A WINNER!
+ Bravo
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The Spiritual Activist: Practices to Transform Your Life, Your Work, and Your World2 reviews
Claudia Horwitz
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002
Buy this book, for yourself and five friends!
+ Speaks directly to the empty spaces within..
This is a restful, inspiring, fun and easy book for those in the trenches of social justice work, or anyone else with visions of making the world or her/his own life more peaceful and delightful. First, you need to have it just for the graphic design and ease of use. Open to any page, graze, and ...
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Who Are You?: 101 Ways of Seeing Yourself21 reviews
Malcolm Godwin
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2000
for sh*&s and giggles
+ Fun for exploring and finding the self
+ Know thyself, know others better!
+ Excellent way of finding out for yourself what type of person you are!
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The Playful Way to Knowing Yourself: A Creative Workbook to Inspire Self-Discovery2 reviews
Roberta Allen
Houghton Mifflin, 2003
Inviting a Deeper Connection to Ourselves and to the World
+ A Whole World of Self-Discovery
"Robert Allen's creative and evocative synthesis of photo art and writing is a wonderful invitation to increasing self-awareness. The book not only engages, but includes readers in its process of completion on blank pages upon which to write ourselves into her book. Through photographs and ...
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Coming Home to Overselves: Journaling to Wholeness17 reviews
Jan Forrest
Heart to Heart Productions, 1998
A Reawakening
+ Very supportive for my journaling journey
+ A heart-felt book for all women to begin healing their lives
+ Ideal for book-study/discussion groups
+ This book is an absolute gem!
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Stirring the Waters: Writing to Find Your Spirit2 reviews
Janell Moon
Journey Editions (VT), 2001
A Favorite at Zen Center Library
+ stirring the waters:Writing to Find your Spirit.
As a writer and as the librarian of the Zen Center Library in San Francisco, I am always on the lookout for writers skilled at guiding a seeker along the path by the use of writing as a special tool to manifest a powerful, vigorous spiritual practice. (Ah, flailing in the spiritual deeps, I'd best ...
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No Enemies Within: A Creative Process for Discovering What's Right About What's Wrong5 reviews
Dawna Markova
Conari Press, 1994
The most powerful book I have read
+ Your imperfection is perfection!
+ An Amazing Journey
+ Thinking Anew
+ Heart warming, comforting, excellent
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The Wise Earth Speaks to Your Spirit: 52 Ways to Find Your Soul Voice through Journal Writing3 reviews
Janell Moon
Red Wheel, 2002
A wonderful companion for the journey!
+ Insightful and inspiring!
Janell Moon has written a wonderful guidebook for both the creative and spiritual journey. "The Wise Earth" is full of thought-provoking prompts for creative expression and spiritual reflection, conveniently formatted in 52 short chapters that readers can dip into weekly throughout the year. Full ...
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The Spiritual Activist: Practices to Transform Your Life, Your Work, and Your World2 reviews
Claudia Horwitz
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2002
Buy this book, for yourself and five friends!
+ Speaks directly to the empty spaces within..
This is a restful, inspiring, fun and easy book for those in the trenches of social justice work, or anyone else with visions of making the world or her/his own life more peaceful and delightful. First, you need to have it just for the graphic design and ease of use. Open to any page, graze, and ...
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