RaveThe Los Angeles TimesThe alluring woman gracing the book’s cover is the same one who appears in these pages: intelligent, sensitive and engaging ... Conversational ... Minor quibbles ... A fun read, a candid and well-written book that will justifiably make her legion of fans excited for the release of the second volume. Like Barbra Streisand, who recently penned a 970-page memoir, Cher is one of the handful of artists whose extraordinary life merits the extra ink.
Alan Paul
PositiveThe Los Angeles TimesEngaging ... For all its strengths, Brothers and Sisters drags at times ... The book also overstates the influence of the album itself ... Still, these are minor quibbles. Few writers understand or appreciate the Allman Brothers as much as Paul. His book... colorfully narrates an oft-overlooked chapter in the band’s history with nuance, clarity and perspicacity.
Rick Rubin
RaveThe Los Angeles TimesRubin has distilled his hard-earned wisdom into a book about creativity and how to access, nurture and liberate it in the service of great art. For the most part, The Creative Act: A Way of Being succeeds on these terms, although readers can find many of the same ideas in myriad self-help, business and spiritual books. The difference is in the telling, which, with the assistance of writer Neil Strauss, is clear, convincing and engaging ... Rubin offers useful advice ... In the end, Rubin has written a fascinating book infused with deep thoughts, insight and, yes, lots and lots of creativity. Although it would have benefitted from more personal anecdotes, The Creative Act merits a close read with an open mind, body and soul.
