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Available
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Publication
HarperOne (1992), Edition: 1st, 272 pages
Description
In the tradition of Annie Dillard and Natalie Goldberg, this resource for writers and non-writers alike shows the act of writing to be a dynamic means of knowing, healing, and creating the body, mind, and spirit.
User reviews
LibraryThing member JNagarya
Of the several "journaling" books available I've evaluated, this is hands down the best, written by a mature writer who doesn't deal in fluff, or current "therapeutic" fads. One could use this in a therapeutic setting, but that isn't necessary to gain from the innumerable insights it provides -- or
This would also be an excellent tool for those suffering writer's block -- sufficiently so that one isn't likely to finish reading it because on to one's own writing.
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rather helps one find in oneself. This would also be an excellent tool for those suffering writer's block -- sufficiently so that one isn't likely to finish reading it because on to one's own writing.
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LibraryThing member co_coyote
I found this book to be an excellent companion as I prepared for a long, 400-mile hike whose
purpose was to consider 40 years of my adult life and to put me in closer touch with my inner life.
There are excellent exercises and plenty of insight in this book. Unfortunately, I was mostly too
tired in
try a spiritual retreat to a monastery, where I will have a better chance of putting Metzger's ideas
into practice!
purpose was to consider 40 years of my adult life and to put me in closer touch with my inner life.
There are excellent exercises and plenty of insight in this book. Unfortunately, I was mostly too
tired in
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the evenings after hiking all day to even think about my miserable lot in life. Next time, I'lltry a spiritual retreat to a monastery, where I will have a better chance of putting Metzger's ideas
into practice!
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LibraryThing member Menshevixen
Good writing practices and exercises but kind of difficult to get into.
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
272 p.; 9.25 inches
ISBN
0062506129 / 9780062506122