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Indlæser... Love, Loss, and What I Woreaf Ilene Beckerman
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Bliv medlem af LibraryThing for at finde ud af, om du vil kunne lide denne bog. Der er ingen diskussionstråde på Snak om denne bog. This was a short but enjoyable read. I loved the concept of author Ilene Beckerman describing her life through the outfits she wore from the 1940s through the 1990s. At first glance you could underestimate the content as just a few reminisces accompanying her color sketches of the clothing worn during that time period. But each page is poetry-like in its brief summary of a specific event in her life - she hints at so much more using just a few words. Most pages conveyed her naivete, sadness, yearning and other emotions - as the title implies, she experienced much "love and loss" in her lifetime. While this was published in 1995, and covers the years from the 1940s through 1990s, this is a timeless commentary on culture from a women's point of view. I read this book about 20 years ago; checked it out of the Arlington,VA library. I have been talking about it for 20 years, so of course it gets a 5 star rating. It changed the way I honor the memories of my dresses. I recently saw a Readers' Theater interpretation by the Ephron sisters (Bellingham Theater Guild) and it brought to mind this dear book again. This inspired me to write down my own history of fashion and it turned out to be more interesting than I ever imagined, at least to me. Ilene Beckerman charted her own course of fashion over five decades and illustrated each pithy event with charming drawings. From rag curls to maternity wear, it will make you think about the events of your life and the influence of your own style. A quick read and much fun. ingen anmeldelser | tilføj en anmeldelse
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"Illuminates the experience of an entire generation of women . . . This small gem of a book is worthy of a Tiffany box." --The New York Times Book Review "A memoir every reader will wish to copy in her own size." --Glamour "Ilene Beckerman's sleek little memoir . . . strikes a startling chord. . . . Unsettling and oddly powerful." --People "Surprisingly poetic." --Entertainment Weekly "[A] poignant biography. . . . This little book will charm anyone with an interest in style." --USA Today The book behind the Off-Broadway sensation, adapted by Nora and Delia Ephron. Ilene Beckerman's runaway bestseller articulates something all women know: that our memories are often tied to our favorite clothes. From her Brownie uniform to her Pucci knockoff to her black strapless Rita Hayworth-style dress from the Neiman Marcus outlet store, Ilene Beckerman tells us the story of her life. No library descriptions found. |
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If you’ve thought about writing an autobiography for your children and grandchildren but struggled to get started, I think this is a great idea for a writing prompt. Most people, especially women, wear special clothes for significant events, and we often have photographs of ourselves at these events. Why not try telling your own story through the clothes you wore? ( )