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crystal_reading's review
4.0
I really enjoyed getting to know the woman behind the camera. This would be a great companion to many historical fiction books - dust bowl, Japanese internment, migrant workers, or photography. Loved the inclusion of so many photos.
heykellyjensen's review
4.0
We got a grant through ALA for the "We the People" book shelf, and this year's theme was Picturing America. I read this one to come up with discussion questions and really enjoyed it. This was a great look at Dorthea Lange and what she did not only as a photographer, but also as a social activist. I didn't realize how much she had put into getting rights to people. I thought the section about the Nikkei was interesting, as I didn't know she was involved with that, either. A deeper review is forthcoming.
ninakarina's review
5.0
Wonderful biography about one of the most fascinating women in American History. As a photographer, she not only captured some of the most pivotal historical events like the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, her photographs carried the weight of humanity; love, loss, shame, fun and everything else. Its a true artist who can show the complexities of her time using only black and white. Inspirational doesn't even begin to describe Dorothea. Though I found this in the Kid's department of the local library I highly suggest this to anyone interested in strong feminist figures, photography, and seeing life with a new perspective.
robk's review
3.0
Wasn't particularly thrilled with the narrative, but I thought it was interesting overall. She was certainly an important figure. It's nice to have her biography in a form that is so easily accessible for younger readers.
The pictures are great too!
The pictures are great too!
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