Guess what it's time for? Book club!
So, I have to admit I have
never actually been apart of a book club before so I am kind of bs-ing this. Will I let this mere fact stop me?
Hellz to the no. I wanted to see how a book club
would go over with you all. I was thinking that if enough people took part in
it, and enjoyed it we could do a monthly
or bi-monthly club (baby steps) lets get through month one first.
The book that I picked for
this month is called, Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert. (Name sound familiar?)
That’s because she also wrote
the best seller, EAT, PRAY, LOVE. Whether you love or hate that book please,
please, please, give this book a chance. It's life changing! (Okay, so you’re
thinking that I’m dramatic…?)
True. However, this book did
seriously change my life, it sparked an ember I knew was there all along but
wasn’t able to lite myself. It made sense of the floating thoughts and ideas
that I had about inspiration and creativity.
I have always been
imaginative and creative, since I can remember being in my back yard a little
girl making mud pies, putting on circus shows for my stuffed animals, or my
favorite, painting on a thick colorful plastic easel. The long roll of white butcher paper draped over top while I, wearing my canvas smock or my designated painting shirt per my mother request , just painted.
“Okay julie, why the hell are
you rambling? Get to the damn book
already”
(Hehe, sorry back to the
book!)
This book is magical,
informative and blunt all in a great way.
You may be thinking that
you’re not an artist, not a creative being, how could you possibly relate to
this book? I truly believe that we are all creative beings by nature.
A quote in the book asks,
Intrigued? Perfect lets go!
If you are down to be apart of this months book club, grab a copy of the book, your assignment is
to read part one and part two, then come back next Tuesday July 12th for some discussion.
Don’t worry if you would like
to ready ahead no biggie, just no spoilers please. Leave a little note below if you’re game to
join in on this months book club