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dimples0508's review against another edition
5.0
Frida Kahlo was an amazing woman and will remain one of my favorite artists for a long time. I loved this book as the compilation that it was of poems and Frida's painting. If you'll excuse me, I feel like painting now.
talenyn's review against another edition
3.0
I appreciated the combination of Frida Kahlo's paintings and poetry in this short book (which felt like a small exhibition in print). However, I don't think it would make any sense to readers not already familiar with her life story.
teriboop's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
A biographical look at the life of Frida Kahlo through the poetry of Carmen T. Bernier-Grand alongside some of Khalo's paintings. Frida Kahlo endured hardships and physical trauma due to polio and injuries from a bus accident, along with a troubled marriage. Kahlo expressed her pain through her paintings. Bernier-Grand tells Kahlo's story through poems that also express this pain and suffering as well as her appreciation for life. This is a quick read, but it captures Kahlo's heart and soul.
engpunk77's review
4.0
I normally wouldn't have chosen this title because I'm not into art and know nothing about this artist (Frida Kahlo), but for some reason I was drawn to it on top of the bookshelf in the school library. I really enjoyed the poetry and the story that unfolds through artwork and poetry about this inspirational artist. I don't enjoy looking at her art, but this book provides explanations underneath that help guide your observations and interpretations of each piece, and with the biographical context, the paintings really spoke to me.
Not at all appropriated for middle school; deals with emotional and physical suffering, critique of American culture, Mexican culture, extra-marital affairs, feminism, and bisexuality.
I'm glad I picked this up.
Not at all appropriated for middle school; deals with emotional and physical suffering, critique of American culture, Mexican culture, extra-marital affairs, feminism, and bisexuality.
I'm glad I picked this up.
yipeng's review
4.0
A lovely book of poetry detailing the life of Frida Kahlo. I loved the choice of paintings featured to accompany the poems. Will be revisiting this time and time again.