A review by tildahlia
Make It Scream, Make It Burn: Essays by Leslie Jamison

5.0

When I imagine myself as a writer (dream on) I imagine myself writing essays like this. With a perfect balance of being information-rich but also personal and observational, they are a joy to read. The topics span loneliness, love, self-delusion, art, charity, relationships and parenting in such complex and intersecting ways. The essay 'Maximum Exposure' on a decades-long photography project was particularly thought-provoking and moving, exploring the connection between artist and subject the limits of observation when it comes to trauma and poverty. A wonderful collection.