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Title: Transitions: Prayers and Declarations for a Changing Life by Julia Cameron ISBN: 0874779952 Publisher: J. P. Tarcher Pub. Date: October, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.33
Rating: 3
Summary: Not a book for me
Comment: I would have given this fewer stars because its so off target for me personally but taking a step back it probably is a good book for some people. I follow my own philosophy of life and spirituality and the continued reference to "God" was a turnoff for me since I have much more of a mother earth/nature based spirituality. That aspect aside, the titles of the passages are good and even the quotes that lead into the passages are good but the passages themselves are written in a choppy preachy way. Perhaps thats what a prayer or delcaration is (e.g. I will listen to my heart. I will follow my heart.) None of these left me to ponder, none of these inspired me.
Rating: 5
Summary: fire your shrink and read Cameron instead
Comment: Although, as an artist and just a person who is still breathing, I could use a dose of hope and inspiration once in a while, I can no longer trust the sincerity, integrity, motives and qualifications of 99.9-percent of authors whose books line the shelves of the self-help, inspiration, or psychology sections. This stems not only from multiple, deep disappointments with this kind of book, but also from enough personal interaction with a couple of extremely high-profile and well-regarded (and rich) writers of this genre who clearly are complete frauds. Moreover, I've had scary experiences in real life with bad shrinks, one of whom was a psycho who lost his license for molesting female patients. And I'm especially skeptical of how-to books on "creativity" and "writing," which are inevitably written by people who are neither, read by people who, if they actually have to be told how, never were and never will be. But in this sea of insincerity, there's Julia Cameron. I don't know anything at all about this author as a person, but all of her books shine with an honesty and compassion that delivers substance. The reader takes away something both useful and inspirational. The prayer books in particular are far from the same old thing. Only someone who lives and believes in what she writes could convey these thoughts to others in such a beautiful, unique way. Note that one does not have to have a particular faith to get a whole lot out of these little books. Reading Cameron is like talking things over with a compassionate, QUALIFIED therapist or who is neither preachy nor Pollyanna.
Rating: 5
Summary: Wonderful
Comment: Julia Cameron's books of prayers, declarations, affirmations (whatever one chooses to call them, depending on one's spiritual point of view) are very good ... but 'Transitions' is the best & I believe that's because of the format & the subject matter. The format differs from the other two books (they are 'Heart Steps,' which is focused on creativity, & 'Blessings,' focused on heartfulness) in that it has an affirmation followed by a simple suggested action (the others only have affirmations). The suggested actions aren't difficult--they require just a little mental effort or resolution. The subject matter was a great choice. It is, as the title implies, change. The book is ideal for anyone facing a major event such as a death, wedding, move, career change. ... All three of these books, even in paperback, are very nicely presented, with sturdier covers & higher quality paper & printing than is typical & this is a good thing because they're the sort of thing you'll want to keep around & savor repeatedly. ... If this is the first Cameron effort you're considering, you're in for a treat: with almost no exceptions (but avoid the over-priced, poorly conceived 'Artist's Way Creativity Kit') Cameron's stuff is outstanding & a great asset to anyone in recovery, expanding or trying to change, especially in creative directions such as writing. You'll get the most out of the affirmations if you also buy, ideally, 'The Artist's Way' & perhaps a Tim Wheater album ... & start Cameron's suggested practices of 'morning pages' & a weekly 'artist date.'
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Title: The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron ISBN: 1585421464 Publisher: J. P. Tarcher Pub. Date: 28 February, 2002 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Walking in This World: The Practical Art of Creativity by Julia Cameron ISBN: 1585421839 Publisher: J. P. Tarcher Pub. Date: 26 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Heart Steps: Prayers and Declarations for a Creative Life by Julia Cameron ISBN: 0874778999 Publisher: J. P. Tarcher Pub. Date: September, 1997 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: Blessings: Prayers and Declarations for a Heartful Life by Julia Cameron ISBN: 0874779065 Publisher: J. P. Tarcher Pub. Date: March, 1998 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: The Right to Write: An Invitation and Initiation into the Writing Life by Julia Cameron ISBN: 1585420093 Publisher: J. P. Tarcher Pub. Date: 27 December, 1999 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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