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Author:   Beth Leibson (Mount Sinai Health System) ,  James C. Kaufman (University of Connecticut)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Weight:   0.297kg
ISBN:  

9781009626033

ISBN 10:   1009626035
Pages:   198
Publication Date:   20 November 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Introduction; Part I. Childhood: 1. Supportive parents: my parents had more faith in me than I did; 2. The extended family: we all ended up in the arts; 3. Parents who came around: once they saw I was serious; 4. School through an artist's eyes: you passed because you're just going to be an artist; 5. School struggles: some of my teachers were almost obstacles; Part II. Discovery: 6. Sudden insight: I knew this was my life; 7. Specific inspiration: I practiced what I heard on the radio; 8. The winding path: I was a Renaissance kid;9. Eventual serendipity: all these things just opened up; Part III. Career: 10. Finding their niche: I didn't realize there was a place for that; 11. Becoming a professional: that was where I honed my craft; 12. Making it big: sometimes you just get money ideas; Part IV. Realities: 13. Navigating personal relationships: art is a selfish activity ; 14. Making money: how are you going to eat your creative writing degree?; 15. Different creative areas: don't want to box myself in; 16. The artistic identity: a leap of faith; 17. The role of culture: so many rich untold stories; Part V. Reflections: 18. When artists fail: we're in the failure business; 19. Inspiring creativity in others: I want people to have the same joy I have; 20. Looking backward, looking forward: I've left enough of a thumbprint on the world.

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'This book is a real gem! It was so much fun getting lost in reading about the rich and complicated lives of extraordinary artists. I feel transformed and uplifted just by this reading this work.' Scott Barry Kaufman, author of Transcend and Rise Above 'This brilliant book provides new and surprising insights into the creative processes of creators and performers in the arts and letters. It will be of interest not only to people in the arts and letters, but to creators and audiences in any field of endeavor. If you ever wanted to understand what sets creators and performers apart and how they think and feel – what makes them who they are – this book is the place you will find out!' Robert J. Sternberg, Professor of Psychology, Cornell University, and Honorary Professor of Psychology, University of Heidelberg

Author Information

Beth Leibson is a writer and editor for the Mount Sinai Health System. She is the author of three books: The Cancer Survivor Handbook (2014), Good Clean Food (2013), and I'm Too Young to Have Breast Cancer (2004), which received an award by the Susan G Komen foundation. James C. Kaufman is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut. He has written or edited more than 50 books, including The Creativity Advantage (Cambridge, 2023). He has won many awards from such places as APA, NAGC, and Mensa.

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