It's Never Too Late to Begin Again: Discovering Creativity and Meaning at Midlife and Beyond (Artist's Way)

Having read and worked through The Artist’s Way back in the ‘90s and early 2000’s, and found this book to be quite valuable I can now report that the present book by Cameron, intended for a. Older audience is even more helpful. She offers a combination of motivational text and exercises to help readers connect with their lives beginning from earliest memories to the present, paying particular attention to aspects that might have at one time been very important but then let go of as time went on. A rich program to help to reconnect with what is most important and by so doing to bring more vitality, joy, and meaning into one’s later years.

I bought this book for a class, but it is an excellent resource for any retiree or anyone contemplating retirement. It is basically her book "The Artist's Way" with an emphasis on older folks. I was a little stuck watching too much television and not exercising my creative muscle. Doing the exercises got me back on track. I would highly suggest going through the book with a friend. There are weekly check-ins which I found very helpful, getting me in the habit of being accountable.

This book will change your life. You learn how to open up and become an unabashed artist. We all have one inside of us, it's just whether you have the bravery to face it head on.

Just started this book and it is already having a positive impact on me and my creativity. I had done The Artist's Way about 10 years ago and it was life changing for me. I do not say that lightly. I found new creativity and excitement in all aspects of my life.I tried to do The Artist's Way again but I am older, have some health issues and no longer work outside of my home. Life has changed for me and a friend on Instagram mentioned other books Julia Cameron has written. I went out on Amazon and found this one. I started reading immediately. This book addresses the life of a Creative in their more senior years. Perfect for me and it's already helping me get into some great new habits. Thank you Julia for another wonderful book to help me transition into my life as it is now and knowing that I can still find my creativity every day!

Several years ago, I read The Artist’s Way — and did the exercises and activities. It was a deeply life changing experience. This book, intended for people at life transition points — such as retirement— is a nice follow-up.

When I saw the title of this book, "It's Never Too Lateto Begin Again," I just bought it. I didn't know what to expect, but was more than a little surprised and amused when I discovered the book was aimed toward retirees.I retired recently. And as I read the first pages, it was difficult to believe the timing of this book finding me. Aspects of my life and what I had been experiencing were being laid out in print. Apparently, I'm not the only one to go through this.As someone who bought and went through "The Artist's Way" when it was newly published, this book feels very familiar. Maybe it seems comfortable like an old pair of slippers. The tools were reintroduced: write Morning Pages to dump out the clutter and debris, schedule a Weekly Artist's Date and take walks.The book is divided into twelve weeks. Twelve weeks. Twelve Steps. Coincidence? The chapters are all named "Reigniting a Sense of _____" and so the adventure begins. This book is the result of the author's years of giving workshops and seeing the particular set of problems being experienced by the newly retired.Some of the exercises in the book were impossible for me to complete. I can't recall many of the requested memories. I know it is important to just acknowledge the situation and keep moving. Make a note and move on. Maybe something will trigger a memory later (or not). Maybe it just is what it is.What this is, is a timely book written by an Artist.

Anyone retired or semi retired will benefit from the practical advice and exercises in this book.You might think you know everything at your age but you don’t.

I gave this book five stars, however if you have already read Artist's Way andVein Of Gold, and skimmed through much of her other work, then I wouldGive it four stars.For one thing, this book had too many anecdotes. People who are close toSixty-five had better focus on their finances and their afterlife. And thisMeans dropping everything and doing hatha yoga and Raja yoga, andBecome an advanced practitioner.I mention yoga and no other spiritual tradition, because there is a vast bodyOf knowledge available in America. People should have some direct controlOver their health and yoga is the answer.Apart fromThe writing was not up to par in this book. It certainly does not compare toAW or VOG. Also I may be an optimist, but old people are generallySupposed to be wiser than the young.To conclude, if you are watching your finances and your health, you do notNeed this book. Creating art is not difficult for the old, who have had toContend with real trauma like childbirth and loss of parents.

I probably would not have picked up this book had a friend not recommended it - it's about so much more than writing or painting. With a broad definition of creativity, it's a great guide to navigating retirement for anyone trying to find meaning and purpose in this new chapter of their lives. I felt I had found the book I had been looking for.

Julia Cameron is always inspiring. I've read and used The Artist's Way and The Writer's Way. The other day, I took my new book, It's Never Too Late ....'down to the local cafe with me and began reading the introduction, which in itself was inspiring. I haven't read much so far but I did take out my notebook and pen and began writing all sorts of random things which were on my mind. Julia Cameron speaks my language. Now I just need to keep it up. The exercises seem to be similar--in fact a lot of what's in the other books is repeated--but there's more of a focus on the idea that it's never too late to begin something new.

One of the best inspirational and motivational books I have ever read. It has inspired me to structure and organise my day and it has changed my life to a large extent. Please do buy this book.

An adaptation of the Artist's Way for the over-60s. Thought-provoking, encourages you to look back at your life and establish what you want to do next.

Love this book as a hands on experiential exploration of next steps after job change Or retirement. Looks at reigniting old dreams and ideas put on back burner when life got busy with kids family and work. Great senior parallel to young persons The Artists Way.