Smith writes with such a gentle, lyrical flow that doesn’t falter. Her overriding treatment of herself and the people she recalls is compassionate. I found it hard to put this one down.
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Just Elaine wants to read Platonic by Marisa G. Franco
Platonic by Marisa G. Franco
A lively, data-driven guide to finding your people from psychologist Dr. Marisa G. Franco about the (sometimes surprising) science behind …
Just Elaine finished reading Just Kids by Patti Smith
Just Kids by Patti Smith
In this memoir, singer-songwriter Patti Smith shares tales of New York City : the denizens of Max's Kansas City, the …
Just Elaine rated Just Kids: 5 stars
Just Kids by Patti Smith
In this memoir, singer-songwriter Patti Smith shares tales of New York City : the denizens of Max's Kansas City, the …
Just Elaine reviewed Just Kids by Patti Smith
In this memoir, singer-songwriter Patti Smith shares tales of New York City : the denizens …
Compelling and Compassionate
5 stars
Just Elaine wants to read The Chancellor by Kati Marton
Just Elaine rated Poetry as an insurgent art: 5 stars
Poetry as an insurgent art by Lawrence Ferlinghetti
Valuable words of wisdom for these times, encouraging our power of creation and the clarity to make change and good …
Just Elaine finished reading The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Western North America by David Allen Sibley
My current go-to for identifying birds. Beautiful illustrations and useful descriptions.