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4.09 AVERAGE
4.09 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
This was a really interesting memoir about Patrick Bringley’s tenure as a guard at the MET.
Not only did it serve as a healing mechanism for him after the loss of his brother, but he also connected so deeply with the various works of art throughout his posts with them.
The way he shared his information about the art and its connections to life was really sweet. I found the art stories to be some of my favorite details. I do wish there was more personal information in the book so we could get more connected to the MC/Author, but I also think that might’ve been the point… he was so lost after his brother passed that he didn’t really know himself anymore and he took his slow days watching over the art to heal.
I actually did get a little choked up when he ended up leaving his post, and seeing how far he came in his 10 years there.
This book had me thinking about my own art studies in school, and about what it would be like to show up for one of those open calls for a job like this. How much hard work like this can also feel like a respite from the chaos of everyday life.
Overall a book I enjoyed and already recommended!
Not only did it serve as a healing mechanism for him after the loss of his brother, but he also connected so deeply with the various works of art throughout his posts with them.
The way he shared his information about the art and its connections to life was really sweet. I found the art stories to be some of my favorite details. I do wish there was more personal information in the book so we could get more connected to the MC/Author, but I also think that might’ve been the point… he was so lost after his brother passed that he didn’t really know himself anymore and he took his slow days watching over the art to heal.
I actually did get a little choked up when he ended up leaving his post, and seeing how far he came in his 10 years there.
This book had me thinking about my own art studies in school, and about what it would be like to show up for one of those open calls for a job like this. How much hard work like this can also feel like a respite from the chaos of everyday life.
Overall a book I enjoyed and already recommended!
What a lovely read. Easy to zoom through, lots of gorgeous art imagery, and thoughts on quiet contemplation and acceptance. Time for me to go back to the Met!!
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
inspiring
I initially saw this book a few months ago, and have been sporadically checking different avenues to read it and when I found it as an audiobook through my local library I was delighted! This book was more than I hoped for - I was expecting some art, some self reflection, some notes about the work; and what I got was a heartfelt, sometimes painful, always intelligent, and incredibly human tapestry of human life art and the places inhabited by both.
Loved loved loved this one. Beautifully written story about life, people, art and grief. The author has exceptional observation skills both relating to art and more importantly people.
I will definately reread this one many many times.
I will definately reread this one many many times.
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
I don’t quite feel this review deserves a ton of energy so I’ll just say that I felt a bit talked down to at times, and that I often found myself thinking of anything but this book while listening. But not worthy of a C grade.
informative
reflective
slow-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
