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Book Reviews of Immediate Family
Book Review: Photo's which remind us of our search for identity.
Summary: 5 Stars
Sally Mann is a master at capturing emotion. Her family photographs bring the observer back to the days of self discovery and the search for ones own identity. They remind us that the search is ever lasting and provoke pride in that notion. Her children appear independent and mature, however, there are subtle messages in the photographs which remind us of the often false face we present to the camera--to the world. I recommend this book to anyone in search of themselves and/or nostalgic of childhood.Book Review: Sensitivity and photography skill at its best
Summary: 5 Stars
The pictures can stir you up. Growing up is not always beautiful. Unbelievable how this mother can capture those moments.Is it the family, is it the surrounding, or just the moments? Just once do I want to take a picture like that and I will start with my own children. Did somebody notice that the children are sometimes nude? What else would they be?Book Review: Yawn.
Summary: 2 Stars
I did not feel one way or the other about it. Quite boring overall, to be honest. Cannot even remember how I got a hold of it (I certainly did not buy it myself). Sold it off after a few months of trying to find something about it interesting...Book Review: a fair negative review
Summary: 1 Stars
I came across this book accidentaly on the job, in the bag of a client that I was authorized by the client to check, even while they were not present. It is required of me to open the book and search it. I respect the first amendment and believe in it, and defend this author's right to publish her art. I found it disturbing to see that she doesn't care that anybody....ANYBODY, could see her children and some may not see it as art, at least other than pornographic art. I am not ashamed of the body, not at all. But as a parent, I think you have to protect your children. I believe that she could have put her children in harm's way. Just because you believe in nudity, which I infact do, doesn't mean that it should be shown to the public. Yes, it is a book bought, however, when was the last time that a book wasn't misplaced, lost or viewed by somebody who for a multitude of reasons for safety of the child, should not view it? I saw a book filled of pictures that focused on those parts of the body that general consesus (yes, OK by the majority, which is not always a bad thing) would call "private parts." Focused on. I just want everyone to know that is interested in this as art and purely as art, if bought, know what it is first, to protect the innocenct. It is not my place to tell anyone to buy or not buy anything, just be prepared for what you may discover in this book. If you are a parent that even if you respect nudity, but believe that it should be shared in an intimate way, or in the very least by friends and family only, unless you are ready to believe that nudity is OK to be seen by any walk and desire of life, then steer clear of this book. If you are going to buy it make sure for the sake of children anywhere, you have a system set up to ensure that you can control it. Nudity is beautiful yes, but it is not for everybody and if it is one thing I can't stand it is not being careful enough to keep it to yourself. She felt OK to publish it, that's OK, just think of children and the dangers out there, that's really all I wanted to caution on. I cried for those children when I saw the photos. For my own children, I do not wish to force my beliefs on them, rather let them evolve their own, and I would be sad if they viewed it now, for the concerns that it could, COULD, bring to them of confusion. I am a biologist and respect the fact that viewing private parts can cause an arousal of sexual desire. But for children, that arousal can go in many directions, some which may not honor the value of life in general, should harm come to anyone involved. So please, if nothing more, just be careful.Book Review: a trip back in time.
Summary: 5 Stars
I`ve owned this book for many years now and it never fails to take me back to my own childhood each time I look at it.Who hasn`t had the pox or had a father perform some sort of 1st aid for our cuts and bruses or skinny dippied down on the river.I highly recommend this book.Some advice for those who may be worried that it could be legally dangerious to own this book in some areas of the U.S.- If some local prosecutor is crazy enough to go after a U.S. citizen for owning this book than when you walk away with the title to the local court house,I`am sure you`ll also get your book back.The 1st Amendment applies in every state.So I say buy this book put that other stuff out of your mind and enjoy.