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The Forest Lover
by Susan Vreeland

The Forest Lover
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Author: Susan Vreeland
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-11-30
ISBN: 0143034308
Number of pages: 464
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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  • ISBN13: 9780143034308
  • Condition: New
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Book Review: "Person with spirit power in the hands."
Summary: 5 Stars

This fictional book is based on the struggles the real life Canadian painter, Emily Carr, encountered in creating and receiving recognition for her work. She went against the conventions of her times (the early 20th Century), and lived life on her own terms. Fiercely independent and brave, Emily traveled alone to the Western Coast of Canada to paint Native American totem poles. She felt strongly that these poles were a "memorial of her country's first greatness", and a record of these poles needed to be made before they were all gone. Eventually, her paintings became more than just a record, as she looked to express in her work the spirit of the subject she was painting.

This book is beautifully written, and the characters are very well developed. Particularly, I really enjoyed the way that Susan Vreeland described the paint colors Emily applied to her canvas. These very visual descriptions really help to emphasize the value and importance Emily placed on color in her work. I also really loved the way that Emily was always looking for the spirit or meaning in her work.

I found this book to be very inspiring, and I am very grateful to Susan Vreeland for introducing me to the world of Emily Carr. I fully intend to do more reading and research on her life and work. This book is highly recommended!!

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