CREATIVE IS A VERB

Book ID/图书代码： 05170010B34462

English Summary/英文概要： This follow-up to the strong-selling, Books for a Better Life nominee LIFE IS A VERB uses stories and exercises to help readers see the artfulness in their own lives. Perfect for creative professionals who loved Patti’s first book, fans of Julia Cameron’s THE ARTIST’S WAY and all who strive to tap into their own creativity, whether they call themselves an artist or not. Related essays are organized around six overarching creative commitments that guide the reader to get beyond the fear of outward expression, the diminishment, the I’m just a knitter A" phase of embracing his//her inner artist and to recognize that life itself IS art. This is a book designed not only for visual artists, but for those who could benefit from seeing life itself as an art project. Readers will be inspired to see all of life more creatively and artfully - and to make art of their days by engaging in a daily practice. Exercises after each essay will help translate and embed the lessons of the essay into the reader’s own life and context. As in Life is a Verb, there will be short 10-minute exercises and longer, 37-day exercises after each essay. Readers attracted to this book include those who say: * I’m not creative A" - The book will help this audience reclaim their childlike exuberance about creating by helping them see artA" in every day life. * I’m just a dabbler A" - The book will help this audience move beyond the minimization of their creativity ( justA") to fully embrace it. These readers will learn to ownA" their creativity. * I’m an artist A" - The book will help this audience challenge, deepen and explore their artful practice. These readers will push against the reaches of their creativity.

Chinese Summary/中文概要： 这本是继《生活是一个动词》（LIFE IS A VERB），曾荣获“书籍，让生活更美好”奖项提名，又一力作，通过故事和例子帮助读者看清他们自己生活中的虚假。对那些喜爱帕蒂的第一本书，茱莉亚•卡梅隆的《艺术家之路》以及竭尽全力发掘他们自己的创造力，无论他们是否称自己为艺术家的具有创造力的专业人士而言是完美之作。相关文章围绕六个创造性的承诺指引读者摆脱恐惧等外在表达，从而认识到生活本身即艺术。本书不止为视觉艺术家而作，也为那些将生活本身看做艺术项目且从中可以获益的人。读者们将受到启发，看透生活中更多的创造力和艺术力，将日常生活变艺术。每篇文章后面的练习将帮助文章中的教训和收获翻译和植入读者的生活。在《生活是一个动词》里，每篇文章后面有短至10分长至37天的练习。读者会被那些即使自诩没有创造力的人所吸引，本书会帮助这样的观众再现孩子般的创造力。“我只是一个初入门者。”-本书将帮助这类人超越创造力的限制，全面拥抱它。读者将学会最好的创造力。“我是最好的艺术家。”-本书将有助此类人群挑战、深化、探索他们的艺术经验，将被推上他们创造力的尽头。(兼职翻译-夏佳佳)

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About the Author/作者介绍： PATTI DIGH is the creator and author of the award-winning blog 37days.com with over 15,000 subscribers from around the world. She is also author of LIFE IS A VERB. Patti is an internationally-recognized speaker and storyteller who has worked in over 60 countries to help individuals, organizations and communities work more effectively and to bring more mindfulness to their work in the world. Her comments and articles have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post and Fortune magazine, among other international publications.

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