A review by thisisstephenbetts
The Book of Emma Reyes by Emma Reyes

5.0

Fascinating series of letters by Colombian artist, Emma Reyes, about her destitute childhood, her upbringing in a convent where the girls had to work incredibly hard. The writing is extremely lively and engaging, and Reyes' lack of rancor and wide-eyed goodwill is frankly astonishing and inspiring.