The House That Joy Built: The beautiful & inspiring new book about creativity & overcoming our fears from the bestselling author of The Lost Flower
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3.8 • 5 Ratings
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
An uplifting, positive and powerful book about breaking through fear and finding joy through creativity, from bestselling author, Holly Ringland.
The House that Joy Built is about the transformative power of finding joy through creativity, and offers a jump-start for anyone whose desire to create is flattened by fear. Fear of feeling vulnerable, of criticism and judgement from others, of not being good enough, of having 'bad' ideas, of being 'too much'. This book is for everyone who has ever felt stuck creatively. It is for those yearning to write, and also for anyone who longs to create but doesn't know how to find a way into, or back to their imagination.
Uplifting, powerful and inspiring, The House That Joy Built is an exhilarating, openhearted clarion call to experience the joy and freedom of creativity.
'A joyous gift from the heart, practical and wise. Blasts those I-can't-do-this terrors with both barrels.' Susan Johnson, Aphrodite's Breath
'I adored The House That Joy Built - it's readable, relatable and raw. A gentle call to action for creatives. This book is my new talisman for a creative life - it will hold my hand when I'm drowning in self-doubt and fear. Holly lays her heart on the page and encourages readers to do the same.' Amy Lovat, Mistakes and Other Lovers
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Australian author Holly Ringland, best known for her powerful novels, returns with a non-fiction masterpiece, The House That Joy Built. Drawing from her life experiences, Ringland traverses new territory, constructing a compelling argument for pursuing joy through creative expression. Delivered with ample quotes and references, the book serves as a gentle guide for creative professionals and hobbyists alike. It encourages readers to reflect on their fears and grant themselves permission to create and feel joy. With eight uniquely titled chapters, like ‘We Can Be Starfish’ and ‘Sniffling Pink Flamingo,’ it cleverly balances themes of loss, grief and self-doubt with a spirit of playfulness. Whether you’re practising or procrastinating, a painter or a gardener, tentative or brave, you’ll find sanctuary in this book.
