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4.19 AVERAGE
4.19 AVERAGE
These books are such fascinating glimpses into peoples lives; their fears, dreams, shames, glories. My heart was touched and tugged; sometimes I felt sad, sometimes hopeful, sometimes aghast. My local bookclub picked these books to read for December. They are very quick reads, but, I am sure, will provoke the most interesting of discussions. We all plan on picking several postcards that had an impact on us to discuss. I am really looking forward to hearing what my friends have to say.
am I marking this as read to give my 2020 reading challenge a lil boost? 1000%
As much as I devoutly check the PostSecret website every Sunday morning (for the last 4 years, at least), I just don't care for the books as much.
Some of the secrets are beautiful, powerful, ridiculous, brave and some are obviously very fake and some are so real and close-to-home that it can be painful to stumble upon.
That being said, I wouldn't ever really urge anyone to go buy a copy. Spend the 20 bucks and just make a donation to the Suicide Prevention group promoted by PostSecret or to the website itself. I think the idea is brilliant, the execution (online) is wonderful and I would love to go to a gathering sometime but I just wasn't enthralled by the book.
Maybe I'm just bitter because no one had hidden a folded up paper secret in mine. *scowl*
;)
Some of the secrets are beautiful, powerful, ridiculous, brave and some are obviously very fake and some are so real and close-to-home that it can be painful to stumble upon.
That being said, I wouldn't ever really urge anyone to go buy a copy. Spend the 20 bucks and just make a donation to the Suicide Prevention group promoted by PostSecret or to the website itself. I think the idea is brilliant, the execution (online) is wonderful and I would love to go to a gathering sometime but I just wasn't enthralled by the book.
Maybe I'm just bitter because no one had hidden a folded up paper secret in mine. *scowl*
;)
The feeling of connection you can get from reading this book is like nothing else. Becoming a part of other people's secrets makes you all the more aware of those that you are carrying inside you. Who knows, maybe you will be inspired to share a secret with someone close to you. I know I was.
Definitely worth a read.
Definitely worth a read.
Love the Postsecret project.
Didn't love the format of the cards as presented in the book; some were blown up to several times their size, some expanded to fill two pages... I would have enjoyed a more "scrapbook" approach, like when showing the postcards on tour.
Still, you can't deny that this project is powerful and invokes a lot of emotion and compassion.
Didn't love the format of the cards as presented in the book; some were blown up to several times their size, some expanded to fill two pages... I would have enjoyed a more "scrapbook" approach, like when showing the postcards on tour.
Still, you can't deny that this project is powerful and invokes a lot of emotion and compassion.
A book of secrets, attached to a website of secrets, attached to hundred of thousands of people who all have something to say, something to share, and something to hide. I picked this book up from the library after having followed the website for the last year, interested in the entire concept and all the realities that come with it.
Now normally when reviewing a book the point to a review is to form an opinion about the books content with PostSecret however this is not something that could easily be undertaken. The real content of this book wasn't printed on the pages but the secrets tucked between them. The first one written on a postcard of a cat "The only reason I can draw is because I picked up a pen instead of hurting myself" surrounded by artful pen drawings and another written on the back of the library receipt for the book about how a smile and a friendship saved their life even though that person will never know it with a "PS Your unicorn impression still makes me smile"
Even though these people didn't submit their secrets to Frank Warren they're still just as out there able to be seen by anyone willing to read them. And even though I'd never send my own secret though the postal service there are three secrets in this book now. Because really, what do I have to lose?
Now normally when reviewing a book the point to a review is to form an opinion about the books content with PostSecret however this is not something that could easily be undertaken. The real content of this book wasn't printed on the pages but the secrets tucked between them. The first one written on a postcard of a cat "The only reason I can draw is because I picked up a pen instead of hurting myself" surrounded by artful pen drawings and another written on the back of the library receipt for the book about how a smile and a friendship saved their life even though that person will never know it with a "PS Your unicorn impression still makes me smile"
Even though these people didn't submit their secrets to Frank Warren they're still just as out there able to be seen by anyone willing to read them. And even though I'd never send my own secret though the postal service there are three secrets in this book now. Because really, what do I have to lose?
Very quick, memorable, emotional read. I feel like I should come back to this and read it again and again.
This book made me laugh, cry and think. It puts life into perspective and is a good reminder to pay attention to people, invest time in getting to know each other. And be a good person - you never know who needs a smile or someone to talk to.
This book was creepy...almost depressing. I can say there were like 2 or 3 postcards that made me smile. The rest were just flat out depressing. Regardless, I suggest reading through it. It is definitely a good coffee table book. It might be best to take a little in at a time; reading it all in one sitting might be too much to take in. It is amazing to see the horrible secrets people have; and you hope that getting those secrets off their chest helps them out.
dark
funny
reflective