Hey, what a wonderful gift from a friend, who just knew I would love it!
I’m so glad I have a copy in paperback, because I will definitely read it again, but also dip into it.
Timing was everything! So many occasions whilst reading The Big Magic I had eureka moments; laughed out-loud, exclaimed, nodded my head in affirmation or just sighed with joy. I even read out bits in bed, to my patient, but puzzled husband.
As an author, you often wonder where inspiration comes from. Elizabeth Gilbert has her own theory, but I’ll not divulge it to you 😉 She also explains that, once you have had this moment of inspiration, lots of coincidences brings it more into focus, as if nudging you to get on with it!
I’m so glad that doesn’t just happen to me!
If you are a writer, this book is a must. If you have a friend, niece, daughter or Mum who aspires to write, it would make a brilliant gift!
(I just loved The Signature of all Things too, but didn’t realise Elizabeth Gilbert was one and the same, famous for Eat Pray Love of course!)
Diana Jackson 