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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Gilbert, Elizabeth, date.

Big magic : creative living beyond fear / Elizabeth Gilbert.

p. cm.

ISBN 978-0-698-40831-9

1. Creative ability. 2. Inspiration. 3. Magical thinking. 4. Confidence. 5. Courage. 6. Conduct of life. I. Title.

BF408.G464 2015 2015010717

153.3'5—dc23

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