Samantha’s Reviews > If Only We Could See: Reimagining Creativity, Compassion, and Calling through the Extraordinary Life of Lilias Trotter > Status Update

Biographies used to be mostly hero worship, painting men and women as nearly flawless, sinless creatures.

Then about 10 years ago it seemed to shift to “tell-all” tabloid-type works exposing the underlying weaknesses and conflicts of beloved heroes.

Now, it seems that many biographies have become more social commentaries, with bits of the subjects life and lots of analysis and worldview. This is that sort.