The Book of Emma Reyes, (Paperback)

from AnnieMod

I had not idea who Emma Reyes was when I saw this book. But the idea of a memoir written in the form of letters to a friend appealed to me so I decided to give it a try. I am still not sure who Emma Reyes is (this memoir finishes too early in her life) but the glimpse into Colombia of the 20s and...

from thisisstephenbetts

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.

from Acia

I had no idea who Emma Reyes was when I picked up this book at a brechó (someone had donated). It was a total revelation to me – of Emma herself. The memories of her childhood, written (and edited) by a fifty-year-old Emma, who by this time had witnessed the death of her son in Paraguay, traveled...

from AnnieMod

I had not idea who Emma Reyes was when I saw this book. But the idea of a memoir written in the form of letters to a friend appealed to me so I decided to give it a try. I am still not sure who Emma Reyes is (this memoir finishes too early in her life) but the glimpse into Colombia of the 20s and...

from thisisstephenbetts

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.