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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
inspiring
Like most people, I keep a calendar to remind me of appointments and celebrations that fill the days. It's an inspiration to read through the days of the year as a record of the people and things that inspire this legendary artist. Something I can pick up over and over whenever I need some motivation to look beyond the to do list as well as reflect on what got me to where I am now.
At first I wasn't sure about this book (and that's a big thing when put in the context that Patti is my favourite famous person, ever) - but something happened as I looked and read through, page by page. I don't know how she does it. I wasn't engaged by every picture, but what I did engage with brought with it a kind of magic that made me appreicate the details of my own life, and of our world, and of all the different eyes looking at it. As with every book of Patti's I feel she's offered yet another piece of herself. What started with slight contempt ("is there really anything on here I couldn't have seen through her instagram?") turned into appreciation of a carefully crafted book that inspires countless new ideas.
inspiring
reflective
I adore Patti Smith and I did enjoy the book... However, I was gutted that the pictures weren't all hers and truthfully if it had been written by anyone else then I expect I wouldn't have been even the slightest bit impressed.
I'd say this one is for the more die-hard fans really, having a little glimpse into her mind and finding out more about artists who inspired her and some memories that she treasures is lovely for those of us who crave everything Patti, I'd give it 5 stars for that! But just as a book, I feel like 3 stars is pretty fair, in my opinion at least.
I'd say this one is for the more die-hard fans really, having a little glimpse into her mind and finding out more about artists who inspired her and some memories that she treasures is lovely for those of us who crave everything Patti, I'd give it 5 stars for that! But just as a book, I feel like 3 stars is pretty fair, in my opinion at least.
fast-paced
A little inspirational insight into the world through Patti Smith’s eyes
inspiring
slow-paced
This book is not something I would typically pick up. I chose it for an art related reading challenge prompt. While not really my cup of tea, I can certainly appreciate what a beautiful book this is.
reflective
fast-paced
I think so much when I read Patti Smith. I love her musings. Sometimes I feel inspired, sometimes I feel confused, sometimes I roll my eyes or feel annoyed, sometimes I marvel. There's much to be said about her, but she has certainly left a strong mark in my literary journey.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
when i have my own house, this will be coffee table book for my guests to peruse freely. patti, i love you so! every time robert was mentioned i fell to my fucking knees (metaphorically, as i read this lying down in my bed)
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced