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Wild Mind
- Living the Writer's Life
- Narrated by: Natalie Goldberg
- Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins
- Speech
- Release date: 12-17-99
- Language: English
- Publisher: Writer's AudioShop
Regular price: $12.57
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Publisher's Summary
Critic Reviews
"Goldberg gets my hand moving again when writer's block grips it. Her method is my method: Lose the censor, free the writer in yourself." (Erica Jong)
"[It's] about accepting yourself, wherever you are, whatever you write." (Kate O'Neill, Sojourner)
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- Sven Severin
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Get to know Natalie Goldberg
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- Michael
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From a real writer
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes. If you need an "I can do it" kick, this is a good read
What did you like best about this story?
Natalie is great to connect with in her story.
What about Natalie Goldberg’s performance did you like?
She has a lot of personality in her reading, because it is about her and her core.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
You are great if you will just show others, they will love you and what you do.
Any additional comments?
If you are trying to write a book, I would recommend this one. She is cool and easy to fall in love with as you connect with her story. The theme is just write. Volume is king and being open and raw is the key. Read this book to write yours, but also just read this book for the fun of it. Let a new friend in your car - you will enjoy it.
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- The Master
- 11-16-11
Very poor audio quality is a disgrace
I love the paperback. It's my favourite book on how to get out of your own way and write. So many writing books deal with editing and shaping prose but few deal with how to consistently get the words on the page in the first place. This Audible audio version is of such poor recording quality that it cripples the joy of this work. Do yourself a favour and get a high quality version from the author's own web site. I did.
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- Jennie Mack
- 09-24-17
Love this book.
This is the first Natalie Goldberg book I have read and I can't wait to do so again. Natalie's ability to open your mind to possibilities, plant nuggets of knowledge and ideas into your brain is amazing. Her words are gold. I am looking forward to reading her other books.