A Creative Life: The Young Person's Guide (Single Title: Science: Psychology)

Leuzzi, Linda

ISBN 10: 0531115275 ISBN 13: 9780531115275

Publisher: Franklin Watts, 1999

Synopsis

Explains what creativity is, how it can be developed, and how it enhances life. Includes interviews with creative people.

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From Library Journal:

Grade 5-9-According to Leuzzi, creativity lifts everyday existence to its highest peak of performance. The benefits of applying it to enhance one's life are listed and discussed. Then traits such as passion, curiosity, listening, and observation, as well as commitment, a willingness to take risks, patience, integrity, and persistence are emphasized through the stories of people who have succeeded through their application. Part II presents the life stories of 10 successfully creative people in a broad range of fields including science, the arts, and business. A final section offers short, inspiring stories of less-prominent figures. All of them may be admirable role models, but straightforward text, small black-and-white photographs, and repetitious, abstract decorative designs do not yield the sort of dynamism needed to attract young people. The four adult books in the "For More Information" section are unlikely to prod readers into looking further into the subject, but the two Web sites just might.
Ann G. Brouse, Big Flats Branch Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Franklin Watts
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0531115275
• ISBN 13: 9780531115275
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 144