Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo

I am an avid reader. Not so much of biographies but I have read a ton of books. I would put this book in my top 20 for sure. The authors style is engaging and keeps you wanting to read. She clearly knows the art world and all about Frida and Diego. There are some photographs and then also illustrations of some of Frida's works. Best biography I have read ever.

I have been getting more into knowing Frida Kahlo’s life after years of only knowing her paintings and some snippets of her life. This is really a beautiful and raw written book regarding her as a person and then as an artist while giving you the context of what was happening historically wise during the time of her life. I highly recommend it if you are curious/a fan of Frida’s work. The book came in very good condition although used! I bought from the seller “LUXURYMERCHANDISE (Veteran Owned)” and besides two little tearing on the cover (barely noticeable) the book itself is in amazing condition!! In the picture you’ll see I have it wrapped in a book cover for extra protection (I bought the protection separately!)! The shipping was smooth and fast!

One of my most favorite books of all time. I bought this because my sister saw her exibit somewhere. It peeked my interest and this story, this womans life is extrordinary. From beginning to end it throughly kept my attention. Her art her life story is both compelling and heartbreaking. You may not like her art but you have to read to understand where her art comes from. the pain the loves and her need to paint Wonderful. I only wish it had been on Kindle but I have admit I enjoyed turning real pages and placing this book among my treasured reads. You will love this book and its History of a Fragil womans life, loves and art.

Frida: A Biography of Frida Kalho is a great movie. Having read Le Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver plus Frida by Hayden Herrera I know this movie correctly follows the chronology of her life. The movie maker has used the Mexican setting beautifully in the shooting of this film. Understanding the meaning and the context of Frida's paintings the director has masterfully created "freeze frames" which replicate her paintings then made these come to life. Frida was a bright energetic person who suffered tragedy early in life. She was determined not to be forgotten, to overcome her circumstances and to live her life with spirit, with love, with art all around her and with true alegria. Her story is an inspiration.

I purchased this book as an art major undergrad for one of my classes. I've learned much about the tragedies that Frida Kahlo faced from this book, which delves deep into the nitty-gritty of the artist's life. Highly recommend for the artist who is also a history buff. You won't be disappointed! That being said, I gave it four stars because I felt that it dragged in certain aspects. Sometimes the author hyperfixated on certain parts of Kahlo's past. Overall, a pretty enjoyable read!

I thought this was a well-researched book on Frida Kahlo's life. I always thought her paintings were beautiful and Herrera is adept at tying Kahlo's real life sufferings to her paintings. She also unravels the symbolism in Kahlo's paintings by looking at events, people, and ideologies in her life. Frida Kahlo's paintings are extraordinary and I am sure she will live on.

This biography of Frida Kahlo an important female artist was enjoyable to read. The biographer researched the life of the artist and has written a sensitive portrait of her life.

This was a wonderful book that painted a picture of a great artist and a great person. The way Frida lived her life was beautiful. She answered only to her own person and to suffer the way she did just shows we as people can do anything when we put our minds to it. A must read for anyone who likes art.

Amazing! A beautiful read!

Proud of her Mexican heritage, Frida Kahlo, was a striking artist in her flowing skirts, joined eyebrows and tied hair. Temperamental, flamboyant, she was also politically active, identifying with the Communist ideology, along with her artist husband, Diego Rivera. Independent, yet, hugely dependent on him, she married, divorced and remarried, Diego. Their relationship was the mainstay in her life, alternating between love and umpteen upsets and conficts. Her life is a daunting account to pen. Pain dogged her right from childhood, a polio affliction when she was eight years old, to a devastating accident at the age of eighteen. Her subsequent years passed in a series of innumerable surgeries, tied up in plaster corsets for months, unable to stand and paint. Her paintings echo these personal stories of hope, turmoil, grief and despair. In her words - “I paint my own reality.” Passing away at the age of forty seven, much of Frida’s fame came after her death. A legendary figure in the art world, her spirited life and non conformity of societal norms, dictated her personal choices. Her art is an ode to her culture, nature and her 'self'.

I bought it as a birthday gift for a friend who says the book is excellent! Interesting, fast moving, intelligently written and gives a wide and open picture of the Mexico of Frida's day, the world in which she lived in.

Well written book, timely delivery. Frida was a great artist but also a great warrior. Inside the book you will find photos.

Everything you want to know. Amazing biography