Frida Kahlo: Torment and Triumph in Her Life and Art

by Malka Drucker, Laurie Anderson (Introduction)

A detailed account of the often turbulent life and career of Mexico's most famous woman artist.

Genres: Art, Biography, Nonfiction, History

159 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1991

About the author

Malka Drucker is an American rabbi and author living in Idyllwild, California. Ordained in 1998 from the Academy for Jewish Religion, a transdenominational seminary, Drucker was the founding rabbi of HaMakom: The Place for Passionate and Progressive Judaism, in Santa Fe for fifteen years.

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Frida Kahlo was so unique, as a person and as an artist. She suffered so much pain from very early age, she was on physical pain most of her life and got her heart broken by her husband, etc. Her way to deal with what she was going through was painting and that’s why her paintings are so raw. Even with everything she went through, she never stop making the best of her life. Another story of inspirational women.

[Benjamin Ervin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent comprehensive narrative on the life of Frida Kahlo. Though it's short and a quick read (I took a little longer taking notes for class), this book would be perfect to read over a few sittings. It's well written and does a great job covering the material, and her life. While also adding some important insights into the personal life of the artist.

[Petra Jančar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Knjiga odkriva kdo je bila Frida v resnici. Ne le lepa podoba in pop ikona ampak mnogo več. Njena podoba, po prebranem, dobi čisto drug pomen... Odlično napisano je tudi Pismo Fridi, na koncu knjige, ki ga je napisala Manca Košir. V njem strne in podčrta bistvo Fride.
Priporočam.

[Honore]

DNF after 70p. This is written like an expanded school assignment.... but I can't figure out what grade....

[Michael Dunford · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is about as good as it gets.

I first read this book in 3rd grade. How old are you in 3rd grade? I can't remember. Then I read it a few times after that, finally reading it for the last time in middle school.

That being said, maybe it's not as good as I remember it. All I know is, reading it as a kid, it definitely shaped me into who I am today.

[Mary Knuckles · Rating 3 out of 5]

Knowing the story behind the artist, you can have a much better appreciation and understanding behind her work. You understand how much she suffered, both physically and emotionally, and how her art helped her cope with everything in her life. She went through so much, but left behind a unique form of art that revealed much of this fiery and spirited young woman, who left the world too soon.

[Walking Medicine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great biography for youth or starters

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

A rich and affecting portrayal of Frida Kahlo's life.