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4.17 AVERAGE
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I've been following Jamie's work for 10+ years now. I remember creating my tumblr account just to follow her cinemagraphs and her Isolation Creation series helped me through the pandemic. The story of her transformation from fashion photographer to still life and art photography is so captivating. (Obviously she is extremely priviledged to just move to France but this is not a "how-to" book on achieving her unattainable lifestyle.)
The book gives insight to the process and mindset behind her art. Her photography is enchanting and has so much soul in it, I'm obsessed.
The book gives insight to the process and mindset behind her art. Her photography is enchanting and has so much soul in it, I'm obsessed.
3.5 stars. I've followed the author on social media for years and always enjoy peeking inside her Provencal world.
I loved this book so much! I was expecting it to be beautiful, and maybe contain some helpful hints about photography, but it was so much more. The lovely essays about Provence were wonderful and the seasonal recipes are so attractively presented and look delicious! Reading this book will definitely make you long to travel, spend time in nature, eat something delicious, and find some lavender to breath in!
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I’ve been obsessed with Jamie’s photography for years and was so happy when I was gifted this book in 2022. As one reviewer pointed out, this book makes it seem easy to find a slower, more thoughtful life without considering her immense privilege to jet off to France. However, it is still a beautiful and inspiring read. I can’t wait to put in on a coffee table one day and show people her gorgeous photographs.
Exactly one year ago, I was in Provence. My husband and I went there for our belated honeymoon. I wanted to see this old world and experience its culture, even if briefly. Not a day goes by since that I don’t think of those two weeks traveling through the Luberon. Of our little flat over the Tim Tim shop, of the sound of bells ringing through Aix, of the food, but most of all that magical light.
Reading Jamie Beck’s book was both a delight and a torture (I say this in the kindest of ways). I don’t know that I’ll go back to the South of France soon, but my heart is certainly begging for it after immersing myself in her world of flowers, food, photography, and provençal ease. I think it’s the ease that tugs at my soul. Not that her life is easy, I would not dare to think that. But that ease of life. The simplicity with which the provençal people lead theirs.
In a world where we are all burnt out, aimlessly trying to find our callings, while desperately chasing after money because there seems to be no other choice, reading this book felt like a wake up call to at least make an effort to find beauty and joy wherever we are.
First step: delete Doordash and cook my own food.
Reading Jamie Beck’s book was both a delight and a torture (I say this in the kindest of ways). I don’t know that I’ll go back to the South of France soon, but my heart is certainly begging for it after immersing myself in her world of flowers, food, photography, and provençal ease. I think it’s the ease that tugs at my soul. Not that her life is easy, I would not dare to think that. But that ease of life. The simplicity with which the provençal people lead theirs.
In a world where we are all burnt out, aimlessly trying to find our callings, while desperately chasing after money because there seems to be no other choice, reading this book felt like a wake up call to at least make an effort to find beauty and joy wherever we are.
First step: delete Doordash and cook my own food.
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relaxing
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This is a really beautiful book about making a major life change and self-discovery in a beautiful world. It definitely idolizes French life and art, which is shown through breathtaking photos and interesting recipes. This book is a good one to relax with with a cup of coffee or glass of wine. There’s a lot to appreciate about the slow-living lifestyle that the French enjoy, and the descriptions were very elegant and pleasant to read.
I couldn’t relate to some of the author’s views and opinions like the romanticism of motherhood. I’m a naturalist myself, and being close to nature has never made me yearn to bring life into the world. The way she always described winter as dead and spring as life also irked me a little. Winter is a beautiful season to me. That said, I appreciate that self-discovery is a unique and individual journey, and as a whole I found it to be an inspiring and interesting story. I see this as a book that I’ll keep on the shelf and look back through from time to time too.
I couldn’t relate to some of the author’s views and opinions like the romanticism of motherhood. I’m a naturalist myself, and being close to nature has never made me yearn to bring life into the world. The way she always described winter as dead and spring as life also irked me a little. Winter is a beautiful season to me. That said, I appreciate that self-discovery is a unique and individual journey, and as a whole I found it to be an inspiring and interesting story. I see this as a book that I’ll keep on the shelf and look back through from time to time too.
informative
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fast-paced