David Rubenstein's Reviews > The Creative Act: A Way of Being

I listened to this book as an audiobook -- twice in a row. The author, Rick Rubin, is a record executive and producer. He has worked closely with many top musicians and artists throughout his illustrious career.

Rick Rubin reads his own book, and he has a wonderful voice. Moreover, he has a very philosophical attitude towards creativity. While Rubin's field is music, his advice is not specific to music -- his advice applies to all areas where creativity is involved -- all of the arts, and more.

Rubin's prose is poetry. Very philosophical in approach. Consider this quote: "I set out to write a book about what to do to make a great work of art. Instead, it revealed itself to be a book on how to be." --Rick Rubin

This book is actually worth reading -- multiple times.