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Interconnected stories of three generations of women across India and the USA. I wish the writing could have been better. I feel like the beginning of the book was good, but not subtle enough ; the middle of the book rushed and stereotypical ; the last third more diverse and alive, as if the author felt very passionate writing it. I enjoyed the introduction of colorful side character, such as the Grandma discovering the new world of thrift shops, the warm and kind friendship with Ken, the colliding worlds of a man and Tara on a trip to the temple... So many rich moments that kept me reading to learn more about them and what impact they will have on the main characters. A poetic ending, which still leaves me with many unanswered question. Could have been longer and more satisfying.
In appearance, this author proclaims and encourages to “support young's potentials, build social network and live every day to the fullest”. When you read more deeply, you realize that this collection of essays is filled with very backward, judgmental and dangerous ideas.
I gave it one star because of several problematic opinions he has proclaimed, one of the most dangerous being: “If young people neglect their lives, spend all their times in idle pursuit, are overly cautious, allow themselves to be weak and ineffectual, then they are guilty of commiting spiritual suicide. No course of action could be more shallow or ill-considered.”
Many red flags like this one makes me run away from this cult-like writer.
Some -very rare- brilliant photos. But so many mediocre photos of women in bikini. His best photos were from the beginning of his career in the 60's in NYC, his hometown. We can feel his fascination for the never ending show of people's lives in the streets. His curiosity and playfulness to record pure moments of joy, focus or sadness. So many great photos, so many creepy and mediocre one. A photographer's work that I will rapidly forget.
Overall this book does its job: presenting Magnum's mission and history amongs samples of its photographers. There are a lot of archives (commercial work, newspapers, correspondances between members...). The book feels academic and I missed the feeling of connection that I usually get from a photography book. A good occasion to discover less famous photographers tho.
A nice “choose your own adventure” book for kids and teens. I didn't really like the writing. I liked the feeling of danger as you are alone in deep water, knowing that any decision could be your last one. There are also a lot of different ways to simply go back to the surface and give up, or spend more time exploring. I was not a big fan of the different encounters with the Atlantis and I wish it could have been a little bit more developed. I guess the main goal of this book was the journey, not necessary the destination ;)
A masterpiece. The unknown and unspoken story of one of the first inventors of the photography in colors. Warm, moving and fascinating photographs of Russia from the early 20th century. His project was to educate the youth, through colored photography, of the splendors and diversity of motherland. He still succeed at it today. A must read.
What a unique, strange and intimate novel. How do you understand what feels right to you and how do you go back to it despite the social pressure not to? It's about trying to fit in, to be normal and to explore the unexpected codes of what it means to be a woman of thirty six, and what is expected from her. It's about the call for acceptance, inclusion, and understanding, while staying true to herself and staying strong in her own lead. read in one go.
Read and reviewed: 2018-06-15
A charming bookstore North of Seattle. First time there. A comfortable sofa in the back. And this book that I picked up. We read it there, both of us sitting on this sofa. And loved it so much that we bought the book. And loved it so much that we bought the egg plush. And the rest is history. Oh, and Red and Blue were born there too. 6/9/21
Read: 2016-10-06