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jeannamarie 's review for:
The Yellow House
by Sarah M. Broom
As a designer in architecture, hearing this story of the yellow house through the lives of the people who lived there is truly special. Buildings typically have a long lifespan, they see so much and slowly begin to tell their own stories. Broom really does a spectacular job of conveying how the yellow house was their constant throughout all the phases and trials of their lives. Even when Katrina devastates their neighborhood, she realizes the house is them. They are all one with the house, despite being in various locations. As a designer this book was special to read for those reasons, as well as dissecting the urban racial and environmental justice aspects of the story.
Broom goes through a fairly detailed account and summation of the New Orleans area and development. This is such an important read to understand not only the political implications of what is happening in our country (happening each decade over and over), but how the people feel about the issues from generation to generation as well.
Probably one of my favorite reads in my semi short life. Made me laugh, tear up and created some thought provoking dialogue between myself, family and friends.
Broom goes through a fairly detailed account and summation of the New Orleans area and development. This is such an important read to understand not only the political implications of what is happening in our country (happening each decade over and over), but how the people feel about the issues from generation to generation as well.
Probably one of my favorite reads in my semi short life. Made me laugh, tear up and created some thought provoking dialogue between myself, family and friends.