First and foremost, a large thank you to Reedsy Discovery and Amy Bernstein for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.

When asked to read this ARC by Amy Bernstein, I had no doubt (pun intended) that I would be in for an intriguing discovery. She writes in an easy to understand manner and provided the reader with inspiration around doubt and creativity. While the book is brief, its impact is great and opens the mind of the receptive reader, providing great sentiments and supportive comments to overcome stagnancy and self-doubt. Bernstein makes them tools, rather than mountains, which helps on the journey. A quick but impactful read by Amy Bernstein.

Bernstein uses her simplistic approach to stir up the creative juices and encourage those who are at a fork in the road. While doubt serves as a blocker that prevents many from letting loose their creative side, it is more a means of progress through to final success. Bernstein addresses this with ease and provides the reader with inspiration along the way. 

Filled with easy to understand rationale and quotes pulled from a number of people in history, the book gets to the crux of creative building of any project. No matter the individual or their task, Bernstein shows how it can be overcome by accepting all that is put before them and making it work for, rather than against, them.

 Some may wonder how anything can be accomplished in such short order. I would argue that the book’s brevity serves to help in this regard. Rather than drowning the reader in esoteric analyses or graphs, completed with tables and studies, Bernstein wants to make creativity simple and show how doubt can be used, not feared. A refreshing look at the creative process that I will use, particularly when reviewing.

Kudos. Madam Bernstein, for this great piece!