This is so much more than a book about songwriting. Jeff Tweedy has a lot to say about creativity in general, and he says it in a friendly, conversational way that made me feel as though I was reading an encouraging letter from a friend. It is obvious that he really believes that anyone can write a song, and that everyone should at least try to. His sincere enthusiasm and gentle encouragement, coupled with the simple techniques and exercises he shares made me believe I could (and should), too. Much of what Jeff has to say applies to other creative pursuits, as wello So if you are a visual artist, a writer, a dancer or even a chef - if you consider whatever you love to do a creative endeavor - you will get a lot from this little book.