To Live, To Create, To Inspire "How Art Saved My Life" By Malcolm McCrae Malcolm McCrae depicts his journey from sleeping in abandoned buildings in the unforgiving Ohio winters to his rise as a successful artist, educator, speaker and author. Malcolm shares his practical values for success, and how art and creativity had saved his life as an at risk youth. These lessons can be applied to the readers life no matter the background, environment, or circumstances. The book not only details his struggles and successes but it also provides invaluable insight on how anyone can use their sense of creativity to accomplish their dreams.