Deep Play

Ackerman is like that great friend of yours that is always throwing interesting facts your way to inspire you. She is so smart and at the same time she is playful and fun. After reading any of her works, I always find myself looking at the world a little closer. Enjoy this book- it should be on the shelf of every creative artist.

As a creative woman and professional writer, this is one of the best books I have read on creativity. It is about learning to find time for play-- something we are strongly discouraged to do as we grow up and become adults. Diane Ackerman teaches us to see that we do play, and encourages us to nurture that play. Play is a time of learning, and a time of relaxing and letting go. It is revitalizing, and allows us to refresh and find new insights, which ultimately leads us to become creative. Ackerman guides us through her personal experiences with examples that enlighten, delight and are enjoyable to read.

Diane Ackerman brings forth yet another stunning lyrical prose that is sure to delight. This book is in itself a 'Deep Play' for not only the author but the reader as well, a book that is meant for enjoyment and relaxation. Ackerman is indeed a stylist in her own right.

I found Deep Play to be a fairly quick read, and enjoyed it immensely. This was not a terribly esoteric read-I actually expected more "science" behind the human need for deep play. However, Ackerman's skill with the written word carries her through here, and the book was a delight regardless.

I always eagerly await the next Diane Ackerman book. This one doesn't disappoint. I will use it in my classes--it's a wonderful look at the way creativity works (or, rather: plays!) Fascinating details, stories layered in stories. Highly recommend.