Govt Cheese

By: Steven Pressfield

Narrated by: Steven Pressfield

People who have read my books, particularly “The War of Art” and its cousins, have a vague idea of the odyssey of a particular solitary guy, wracked with guilt and riven by self-doubt, as he struggles toward his destiny as a writer. But they have only the scantiest conception of the particulars of that journey.

These particulars I’m hoping may be of use to others as they wrestle with their own version of that same odyssey.

So let me try to strip it down.

Let me tell the parts I normally leave out.

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Critic reviews

“I LOVED IT! AND I TOOK NOTES.”—Jack Carr, #1 NYT bestselling author of the “Terminal List” series

“I WAS ACTUALLY CRYING IN THE MIDDLE...”—James Altucher, Author, Entrepreneur

“STEVEN PRESSFIELD IS A WRITING HERO. I loved the chance to see this master of story tell his own story.”—Jeff Glor, CBS News

Inspiring

Thank you Steven Pressfield for sharing your story! Love your works, always inspiring and motivating!

We long for beauty even as we swim within it

Thank you, This audiobook is to me the ingredient list that made the War of Art the recipe for creatives.

One of my favorites.

Thanks, Steve. The straight six with three on the tree took me back. Your words and thoughts always help.

An honest account of a man’s path

A genuine and honest account of a man’s path to find his way. The fact that it is read by the author with a genuine sole bearing honesty, is beyond beautiful.

This Is The Book I've Hoped Steve Would Write!

Have read all Steve's non-fiction books about creating, art, writing. His personal anecdotes create a patchwork of his journey. For a VERY long time I wished he would write a book weaving these together into the full journey story. His storytelling brings these moments to life. You can almost feel the truck cab, see the various mentors along the way. This is one of the best journey stories I've had the pleasure to experience. Honest, deeply observed, felt and communicated...thank you! ❤️ My husband, who is not at all a reader, listened in one evening and he really enjoyed the work, too!

Wisdom for those of us who have fallen

Steven Pressfield, as narrator, serves as the older mentor, friend, or family member, with wisdom of years, but without losing an element of youthful outlook that keeps people and works fresh, that most of us wish we had in our lives. He has gone through hell and back, most of it self-inflicted, but kept on until he accomplished what he set out to do. I found the honest telling of selfish and self-destructive behavior highly relatable. It is inspirational to see someone who has fallen so many times tell his tale with a wisdom unique to people who have led hard lives. He is a hero to me and all the other former f***-ups out there trying to get their act together. Bravo to Mr. Pressfield.

Great storyteller…

The “timeline” was difficult to follow but Steven Pressfield is a great storyteller. I enjoyed listening to this book.

Highly recommended

Outstanding book. Outstanding reading thereof. Mr. Pressfield you are an inspiration. Thank you for this work.

Steven Pressfield Always makes things better

Steven Pressfield weaves a story of gratitude through his many life experiences for those who helped him along the way. I am reminded of how important it is to do that. I love the relationship he had with his cat, Moe (?), and spilled plenty of tears after the chapter “Lost.” I have read many of Steven Pressfield’s books, and will read as many as he writes. What I most appreciate about this book and it’s ending are the words, “It’s never too late. It’s never too late.” Thank you.

More than Government Cheese

Coulda used more government cheese, like that barefoot lady swithin’ dat mule. This guy was shifting without a clutch and I was surprised and disappointed when the ride ended so soon. Nonetheless, he did deliver.