Steven pressfield born september 1943 is an american author of historical fiction, nonfiction, and screenplays. Jun 14, 2011 this military thriller, which begins in 2032, concerns gent gentilhomme, a mercenary whose honor and bravery are severely tested. Jun 17, 2016 the book i recommend most often to my coaching clients is the war of art by steven pressfield based on his own struggles en route to becoming a bestselling novelist, its indispensable reading for anyone who wants to create or achieve something amazing with their life. Steven pressfield recounts his own war with resistance. See all books authored by steven pressfield, including the war of art. Book summary of turning pro author steven pressfield. This is all the more remarkable because the world he leads us into hasnt happened yetthough we see its. He is the author of the novel gates of fire and a wellknown screenwriter whose screenplays include above the law and freejack.
Steven pressfield, author of the legend of bagger vance, has won international success with his wellresearched novels set in ancient greece. By steven pressfield writing wednesdays 49 comments. Books by steven pressfield author of the war of art. Pressfields trademark lessons in honor and loyalty are here, woven into the classical tradition of the warriors way. Nor do you want to read a book written by someone who disrespects the craft. Steven pressfields new book for creators mark mcguinness. The war of art is a 2002 nonfiction book written by the american author steven pressfield. A story of the legendary female warriors who fought on horseback with the bow and the pelekus, the doublebladed throwing axe. An epic novel of the battle of thermopylae 055338368x book. War of art, the steven pressfield, george guidall on.
Steven pressfield primary author only author division. Explore books by steven pressfield with our selection at. This is a book summary of do the work by steven pressfield. Break through the blocks and win your inner creative battles, and gates of fire. If you didnt, then you wouldnt be searching for this book. Pressfield graduated from duke university in 1965 and in 1966 joined the marine corps. Pressfield asked himself, shouldnt i be doing something a little more worthwhile. Steven pressfield explains why overcoming resistance is the key to fulfilling your greatest creative potential. In the profession, pressfield takes us into the heart of combatand even deeper than heat of the action. Plus continual videos, freebies, specials and new material throughout the year. Apr 19, 2011 best selling author, steven pressfield, offers insight on overcoming resistance and tips on getting things done. Steven pressfield is an author, novelist, and screenwriter. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. In the brilliantly imagined firstperson voice of alexander the great, acclaimed novelist steven pressfield brings to life his epic battles, his unerring command of his forces, and the passions and ambitions that drove him.
Heres a quick look at some of my favorite big ideas from turning pro by steven pressfi. Steven pressfield biography list of works, study guides. A novel by steven pressfield and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book is about doing the things that you love and were meant to do without giving in to any excuses, or resistance, as pressfield calls the artists enemy. Would you like to do work that matters, but dont know where to start. If youre an entrepreneur, an artist, a writer, scientist or just about anybody with an internal urge. This book shows you how to keep going with your work. The book revolves mainly around the war between the greek forces against the imposing persian army.
The authentic swing foolscap method part 1 youtube. His books include the legend of bagger vance, the war of art a mustread for any writer, and most recently, do the work. Steven pressfield is the author of several books, including the bestselling novels gates of fire and the legend of bagger vance, as well as the cult classic on creativity the war of art. A too close to true novel pressfield, steven, coyne, shawn on. The way the book is written is deeply, deeply flawed and insanely egotistical. The war of art explains the concept of resistance in scandalous detail, while do the work does not. A novel about alexander the greats threeyear campaign in the afghan kingdoms, 330328 bce. Pressfield was born in port of spain, trinidad, in 1943, while his father was stationed there, in the navy.
The below profile is adapted from the new book, tribe of mentors. His debut novel, the legend of bagger vance, was made into a movie starring matt damon and will smith in 2000. Pressfields first book set in the future, where military force is for hire everywhere. Find authors like steven pressfield from the worlds largest community of readers. Website of author and historian, steven pressfield. The courses five audio lessons will ground you in the principles and characteristics of the artists inner battle. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Oil companies, multinational corporations and banks employ powerful, cutting. These were british commandos mostly new zealanders. Do the work by steven pressfield goodreads share book. A fullblooded, multidimensional portrait, the virtues of war captures alexanders complex character.
Gates of fire is a historical fiction novel written by steven pressfield in 1998. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. His nonfiction includes the war of art, the warrior ethos, and the upcoming turning pro. Steven pressfield has been an enthusiastic golfer since the age of ten. Dec 07, 2019 steven pressfield is the author of the hugely successful historical novels gates of fire, tides of war, and last of the amazons. Set in 2032, the novel depicts a highly militarized future where there is severe conflict in the middle east. America contracts its overseas combat to force insertion, the militarycontracting superfirm run by james salter, an exgeneral who has the love and loyalty of men like gent. He is known for his work on above the law 1988, the legend of bagger vance 2000 and freejack 1992. Mar 26, 2017 there is a wonderful book that every creative person should read and reread.
This is an absolutely amazing book on selfdiscipline and creativity. Why i hate the war of art by steven pressfield liminal. Steven pressfield discusses and signs 36 righteous men vromans. Discover book depositorys huge selection of steven pressfield books online. After graduating from duke university, steven joined the united states marines. Buy gates of fire by steven pressfield from waterstones today. Steven pressfield audiobooks download instantly today. The book highlights the forms of resistance faced by artists, entrepreneurs, athletes, and others who are trying to break through creative barriers. Steven pressfield books list of books by author steven. The courses five audio lessons will ground you in the. Their war cry, it was said, turned mens knees to jelly. Steven pressfield books list of books by author steven pressfield. If the reader has a project they want to start or complete, such as a new business they want to open or a book they want to write, do the work is designed to take them from starting to shipping to hitting all the predictable resistance points along the way. His fifth book, the virtues of war, presents alexander the greats autobiography, which the general delivers orally to his young brotherinlaw.
Steven pressfield book signing on november 14th at 7pm. Steven pressfield author of the war of art goodreads. A too close to true novel by pressfield, steven, coyne, shawn from amazons fiction books store. The profession is a 2011 thriller novel by steven pressfield. Do the work is structured to take the reader from a to z. This is the youtube channel for steven pressfield, bestselling author of the legend of bagger vance, gates of fire, the virtues of war, tides of war, last of. Book signing and speaking engagements steven pressfield. Steven pressfield is the author of the novels the legend of bagger vance made into the movie starring matt damon and will smith, gates of fire, tides of war, last of the amazons, virtues of war, the afghan campaign, killing rommel, and the profession. He also reveals some of the revolutionary ideas from his books. Steven pressfield was born in september 1943 in port of spain, trinidad, british west indies. Steven pressfield discusses and signs 36 righteous men.
Short life advice from the best in the world, which. Jan 11, 2012 with this read, steven pressfield outlines all the symptoms of resistance and how to fight it. After that, he worked as a copywriter, teacher, truck driver, bartender, oilfield roustabout, mental hospital attendant and fruitpicker. An epic novel of the battle of thermopylae, and more on. Turning pro steven pressfield mind map book summary duration. Instead, do the work is, according to pressfield, about getting off your behind and starting something. Jan 01, 2011 while this book is excellent, it does lack the depth of the war of art. Steven pressfield is an american author of historical fiction and nonfiction books, in addition to being a screenwriter. With steven pressfield s guidance, you will have the knowledge to fight and defeat resistance. Its called the war of art, by historical fiction author, steven pressfield. Anthony sammartino, sergeant major of headquarters battalion, 1st marine division, talks to steven pressfield about pressfield s new book the profession, as pressfield signs a copy of his new book for sammartino at the south mesa club, june 10.
Goodreads members who like steven pressfield also like. Wherever you are, whatever youve been called to make, you need to read this book. Nov 25, 2017 the below profile is adapted from the new book, tribe of mentors. Steven pressfield just released his latest book do the work, which goes on sale. The answer is do the work, a manifesto by bestselling author steven pressfield, that will show you that its not about better ideas, its about actually doing the work. Steven is the author of such hugely successful books as the war of art, gates of. The only book ive written so far in which the narrator is a woman. May 15, 2012 when i read a novel, i want to go someplace, with somebody whos been there. Im starting actually i started it a couple of weeks ago an informal series on instagram, where i will be recommending books on leadershipprimarily military but also corporate, nonprofit, and so forth. Steven made a comment in the group free book giveaway win signed. Best selling author, steven pressfield, offers insight on overcoming resistance and tips on getting things done. The cardinal rule for a book tour is do not go somewhere you do not have at least twenty personal contacts whom you can invite to your event. Steven pressfield is currently considered a single author.
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