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Alan Barba alanbarba — Fabulous. One of the most inspiring and enjoyable non-fiction books I've ever read. Maybe the only biography I've ever read completely. And I can't imagine that I enjoyed this bio so much only because I'm a big Barthelme fan. It was just really good. Barthelme's knowledge of and connection to the art world of the 50s, 60s, and 70s means you get a bunch of art history, and it's an insider's perspective on things (e.g. he was good friends with Elaine DeKooning). There's also a lot of philosophy, and a good deal of social history, mostly of New York, as this is where Don spent his most productive years. The story of his life is pretty interesting, though not really spectacular; the bio is just told in a way that's always engaging. It's never dry or tedious, and it isn't short, either. Every anecdote adds to the understanding of Don. And Daugherty provides a ton of commentary from Don's friends, lovers, colleagues, and contemporaries. Strangely absent, or nearly absent, though, were the voices of his siblings, most of whom have turned out to be pretty famous in their own right. Or many of whom, at least. The epilogue goes into a weird extended riff on 9/11, which I found myself thinking was passe now, seven years later, even though I criticized DeLillo for trying to tackle the subject just four years after it happened. In any case, it didn't seem really relevent. I can't imagine the time and effort Daugherty put into this book. It's really an achievement. It's also a shame that nobody really reads Barthelme's stuff anymore. I guess some might call it gimmicky, but, like DFWallace, the guy could write really, really well, so all the structural playfulness is totally backed up with strong substance. Read this book.

Maria Fernanda mfchavarria — I reluctantly placed this on my "food" shelf. It is a chef memoir, but so, so much more. A really wonderful book from a lovely author. She shares so much of herself so bravely in this.