Translated gorgeously into English… [Baker’s] storytelling is writerly and precise, with satisfying arcs in a single sentence or a page… a delightful, nourishing read
Guardian
[Baker] skips across her life, never dwelling on hardship, with an imaginative joie de vivre that offers a real glimpse of her presence…. She was a beacon of joy and fellowship and her smile…reaches ou ...
Financial Times
As with Bob Dylan’s Chronicles, its joy lies in its distinctive voice… it feels like the closest you are going to come with an audio with the woman… Baker was no saint, but this book leaves you with ...
The Times
Translated gorgeously into English… [Baker’s] storytelling is writerly and precise, with satisfying arcs in a single sentence or a page… a delightful, nourishing read
Guardian
[Baker] skips across her life, never dwelling on hardship, with an imaginative joie de vivre that offers a real glimpse of her presence…. She was a beacon of joy and fellowship and her smile…reaches ou ...
Financial Times
As with Bob Dylan’s Chronicles, its joy lies in its distinctive voice… it feels like the closest you are going to come with an audio with the woman… Baker was no saint, but this book leaves you with ...
The Times
Translated gorgeously into English… [Baker’s] storytelling is writerly and precise, with satisfying arcs in a single sentence or a page… a delightful, nourishing read
Guardian
[Baker] skips across her life, never dwelling on hardship, with an imaginative joie de vivre that offers a real glimpse of her presence…. She was a beacon of joy and fellowship and her smile…reaches ou ...
Financial Times
As with Bob Dylan’s Chronicles, its joy lies in its distinctive voice… it feels like the closest you are going to come with an audio with the woman… Baker was no saint, but this book leaves you with ...