I had read glowing reviews of Maggie Smith’s You Could Make This Place Beautiful. I loved her poem “Good Bones” (who didn’t) and thought I might read the memoir.
Yes, yes, yes! What a beautiful review, Barb. I completely agree. I, too, was wowed by Smith's ability to make me feel the ache, the anger, and the weight of so many big questions right along with her. I adored this memoir and rushed out to buy a copy right after I returned the one I read to the library. Some books you just need to own and keep close. ❤️
I pre-ordered it, and I am still reeling from its reading. Yes, still. Allow me to also say this - from a writer (and empath's) perspective, it is truly brilliant. Brilliant!
I praise and promote this book to anyone who will listen and even to those who don't. The reader does not have to have gone through a divorce, like you mentioned. Pass it along for me, for you, for those in the world who need to read to feel. I "heart" this a million times.
Yes, yes, yes! What a beautiful review, Barb. I completely agree. I, too, was wowed by Smith's ability to make me feel the ache, the anger, and the weight of so many big questions right along with her. I adored this memoir and rushed out to buy a copy right after I returned the one I read to the library. Some books you just need to own and keep close. ❤️
Thank you! And yes to the idea that there are some books you need to own and keep close.
Another superb review, written as only Barb Shoup could write it. I will read this book!
Thanks! I'd love to know what you think of it.
Another wonderful essay, Barb, and another tantalizing book to find. Mary
Thanks, Mary. SO many books!
Your reviews are fantastic
So beautiful! I love your last line.
I am so glad you read it!
I pre-ordered it, and I am still reeling from its reading. Yes, still. Allow me to also say this - from a writer (and empath's) perspective, it is truly brilliant. Brilliant!
I praise and promote this book to anyone who will listen and even to those who don't. The reader does not have to have gone through a divorce, like you mentioned. Pass it along for me, for you, for those in the world who need to read to feel. I "heart" this a million times.
It IS!
That is a gorgeous, perfect quote.