The Lost Soul Companion: A Book of Comfort and Constructive Advice for Black Sheep, Square Pegs, Struggling Artists, and Other Free Spirits (Dell Book) (Paperback)

by Susan M. Brackney (Author) "I remember riding around at night with my parents in our little blue Volkswagen Rabbit..." (more)
Key Phrases: snow globes, Lost Souls, The Lost Soul Companion, Burning Man (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
?For those who feel like square pegs in a round-hole world ... you will find ideas, wisdom, understanding and a lot of smiles in this book.?
? The Herald-Times (Bloomington, Ind.)

?Packed with intriguing concepts and excellent tips ... this is a fine guide to happiness.?
? Midwest Book Review

?Beautiful, whimsical, heartbreaking ... If you are an artist or an artist-at-heart, you will love this book.?
? Eric Maisel, author of The Creativity Book -- Review

Review
“For those who feel like square pegs in a round-hole world ... you will find ideas, wisdom, understanding and a lot of smiles in this book.”
— The Herald-Times (Bloomington, Ind.)

“Packed with intriguing concepts and excellent tips ... this is a fine guide to happiness.”
— Midwest Book Review

“Beautiful, whimsical, heartbreaking ... If you are an artist or an artist-at-heart, you will love this book.”
— Eric Maisel, author of The Creativity Book

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Dell (September 4, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440509211
• ISBN-13: 978-0440509219
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #621,178 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not Your Typical Blankie, September 26, 2002

By A Customer

I am both weary and wary of warm-fuzzy, pet-your-inner-artist books. Only rarely do I feel like a "lost soul." However, I found The Lost Soul Companion to be quite refreshing! Kudos to Brackney for offering practical advice and sharing her own experiences so matter-of-factly. I recommend reading this book if only to be reminded that there are others in the world like yourself, and that they are doing Just Fine.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lost and Found, December 13, 2001

By	Rick Dietz (Bloomington, IN USA) - See all my reviews

The Lost Soul Companion is a mix of touching stories, cautionary tales, quirky anecdotes and tidbits of personal wisdom that touch the heart and spirit. Ms. Brackney has written a wonderful book that holds within its pages hope for those who struggle with depression and face a world that so often shuns the most magnificent creative spirits among us. This book is for these "lost souls" and those who love them. It will delight and inspire you.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ for Creative People!, January 1, 2002

By	Paula Gareri (Worcester, MA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I stumbled across this great little book and loved every minute of reading it! For anyone struggling to live their life more creatively, be it music, art,writing, etc, this book is for you. It can be difficult to get where you want to be in these fields, but there is hope and helpful suggestions here!