Reviews for Daughters of the Great Depression

The average rating for Daughters of the Great Depression based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2013-06-04 00:00:00 David Cross Joyce casts Marianne Moore as an avant-garde artist both in aesthetic choice as well as political intent, suggesting that her poetry makes sustained attacks against the bourgeoisie, against the cultural status quo. Maybe. But her (Joyce's) repeated confusion of poet and persona frustrates this reader greatly. If Moore wrote each poem in her unadulterated voice, and wrote herself into her poetry as often as Joyce suggests, then she (Moore) isn't as careful or subtle as Joyce asserts. This reduces any analysis of Moore's poetry to facile generalization that I can agree with only occasionally and by coincidence. The good bits in the book were the explications of the visual arts and their goals. In a book ostensibly about Moore, this is a sore disappointment.

Review # 2 was written on 2015-10-11 00:00:00 Alejandro magno Cardona tovar This was an easy and enjoyable read in the 'mind expansion' category. I had never heard of Char Margolis, but I have an interest in psychic/intuitive/manifestation practices, so I liked that this book was part memoir, part guide for accessing and using your intuition. I found her to be relatable and authentic. Recommended for those who are fans/followers or interested in the topic.