The Creative Spark: How musicians, writers, explorers, and other artists found their inner fire and followed their dreams

“Knowledgeable, probing, and thoughtful.” —Foreword Reviews

Smokey Robinson • Barbara Kingsolver • Francis Ford Coppola • David Sedaris • Jane Goodall and other luminaries reveal the secrets to their creative success. Amy Tan talks about how she finds truth by writing fiction. Melissa Etheridge tells us how she channels her fire into her music. Pico Iyer shares how seeking stillness enhances his creativity. And Coppola discusses how he found the courage to make groundbreaking films.

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