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A review by bookedupgirl
Upper Bohemia: A Memoir by Hayden Herrera
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3.5/5
Herrera is known for her biographies of some of the most famous painters - her Frida Kahlo book was adapted for screens and starred Salma Hayek! In her own memoir, she recounts her chaotic artistic/bohemia childhood. The book is composed of short memories painting a picture of neglectful parents, who were totally self absorbed and focused on leading “a passionate life” above all else. Throughout the book we are taken on a crazy (at times unbelievable!) ride - her parents constant string of new spouses, moving countries/homes countless times; she lived a completely unpredictable, stressful childhood, with some seriously traumatic events. We get a super fast forward glimpse into her adulthood, where she strives to create the home environment she never had for her own children.
Herrera is known for her biographies of some of the most famous painters - her Frida Kahlo book was adapted for screens and starred Salma Hayek! In her own memoir, she recounts her chaotic artistic/bohemia childhood. The book is composed of short memories painting a picture of neglectful parents, who were totally self absorbed and focused on leading “a passionate life” above all else. Throughout the book we are taken on a crazy (at times unbelievable!) ride - her parents constant string of new spouses, moving countries/homes countless times; she lived a completely unpredictable, stressful childhood, with some seriously traumatic events. We get a super fast forward glimpse into her adulthood, where she strives to create the home environment she never had for her own children.