Beautifully written and illustrated. I’ve never read Nin’s diaries and this adaptation fills that wondering if I should (which for me, this was enoughBeautifully written and illustrated. I’ve never read Nin’s diaries and this adaptation fills that wondering if I should (which for me, this was enough…I don’t think I could hang out in Nin’s head for multiple volumes)....more
Poetic musings on beauty that closely align with my opinions (boo Manufactured Marketed Beauty), but whereas my thoughts sound more like drunken rage-Poetic musings on beauty that closely align with my opinions (boo Manufactured Marketed Beauty), but whereas my thoughts sound more like drunken rage-shouts into the void, this is thoughtful and engaging. And of course, beautiful. ...more
An energizing cheerleader to remind people of what work truly brings them joy, and small ways to go after it. I particularly enjoyed some of the thougAn energizing cheerleader to remind people of what work truly brings them joy, and small ways to go after it. I particularly enjoyed some of the thought exercises sprinkled throughout, and how colorful the book is. ...more
Gold. Pure gold(en retriever). Having read most of Kalman’s work makes this an even more charming compendium. If it weren’t a library book, I would haGold. Pure gold(en retriever). Having read most of Kalman’s work makes this an even more charming compendium. If it weren’t a library book, I would have torn out pages to frame. ...more
Absolutely perfect*. Sutton “weaves” stories of her life with how crafting has helped her overcome some heavy obstacles (including struggles with fertAbsolutely perfect*. Sutton “weaves” stories of her life with how crafting has helped her overcome some heavy obstacles (including struggles with fertility). Despite the heaviness, she writes and narrated with such honesty, hopefulness and wisdom that I 100% would be her BFF if she was looking for one. Highly recommend the audiobook version.
*ok, so maybe 1/10th a star taken away because my first introduction to Foster was as Coco in FOTC and I hoped for more Brett. ...more
I have read this book 1000 times at least. :) Hope you enjoy reading it as much as I've enjoyed writing and illustrating it. I have read this book 1000 times at least. :) Hope you enjoy reading it as much as I've enjoyed writing and illustrating it. ...more
Listened on Audible and halfway through, bought my own copy so I could highlight and make notes. Can Questlove be my new best friend? I love his storyListened on Audible and halfway through, bought my own copy so I could highlight and make notes. Can Questlove be my new best friend? I love his storytelling and realism about how much hard work it takes to be creative. ...more
Beautiful and inspiring. The multiple intros on Cipe, while educational, lacked depth, and the true wonders of this are in the illustrations and re-crBeautiful and inspiring. The multiple intros on Cipe, while educational, lacked depth, and the true wonders of this are in the illustrations and re-creations of the recipes. A great collaboration! ...more
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