A review by mhinnen
All The Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley

4.25

"You don’t forget your first visit to the Met," the author states early on, noting the hot dog carts, marble staircase, and tin lapel entry pins. This is beautifully reflective storytelling that brings together life, death, art, and vocation. We get to know the guards and their histories, the appreciation of art and artists, the rhythm of guests who visit the museum with a diversity of art interests. I can imagine The Met has seen an increase in applications since this book came it. It made me realize I am overdue for a visit. This is an easy book - someone slow but intentionally and without dragging. I felt like I wanted to slow down and better absorb the beauty of this city that I love.