Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear

Recommended by Ya-Chieh Hsu, Professor of stem cell and regenerative biology

Although Elizabeth Gilbert writes from a writer’s perspective, I find it immensely inspiring for my own scientific endeavors, which are also deeply connected to creativity. One chapter, “Walk Proudly,” resonated with me so deeply that I have shared it with many people and listened to it countless times — it empowers me whenever I need to be brave.