What Amazon says
This book contains a collection of beautiful art, plus the personal stories of the 23 multi-talented contributors. The common thread through their lives is that each woman has overcome physical and other challenges to become a successful artist in the textile medium.
My review
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I purchased this book about the artwork created by twenty three physically challenged artists, and it really exceeded any expectations I might have had. Each of the twenty three contributors to this anthology has provided some background to their particular disability and how it effects them in their daily lives. The disabilities are far ranging and most people will have come across at least one, if not more, of them in their daily interactions.
Some of the artists are blind or deaf, some were born disabled or became disabled through diseases like polio or cancer, one woman was shot at close range and another had an accident at work. They all have one thing in common, they have all evolved into fulfilled and happy people through the therapy offered by their fiber artwork. It is incredible to read these stories and understand how someone who has had to learn to cope with a fairly difficult change to their lifestyle, is able to gain so much benefit from their artwork and create such beautiful and meaningful works for other people to enjoy.
There are photographs of each ladies artwork and these are stunning. I have never seen such beautiful quilts. There are contact details for each of the ladies so that readers can contact them should they wish too.
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What a unique book. Robbie, you make it sound like a fascinating collection. Hugs on the wing.
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It is, Teagan. One of those books that changes your outlook on life. So uplifting.
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Wow… This is certainly something different
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It is, Shalini. So very impactful. The kind of book that changes how you view life.
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That was my thought as well after reading the review!
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Thank you, Liz, an extraordinary book.
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This looks wonderful Roberta!😍
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Thank you, Kim, a really worthwhile read. I highly recommend it.
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Thank you for sharing, Sue. Much appreciated.
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A pleasure to share Anne’s work and your review, Robbie. Anne is a talented fabric artist and a friend of mine too.
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Thank you for sharing, Alethea. This is an amazing book.
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Therapeutic for the reader as well as the artists! This sounds wonderful, Robbie ❤
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Thank you, Jacquie. I really enjoyed this book. So uplifting.
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Sounds like a wonderful collection, Robbie! ❤ Sharing… xo
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Thank you, Bette. This is a very worthwhile read.
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Fiber work is definitely therapeutic, even meditative. What a wonderful concept for a book. (K)
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I thought so too, Kerfe.
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