Jennings spent 10 days with O’Keeffe and from this experience bloomed, much like O’Keeffe’s flower paintings. The story is an entertaining and vivid recollection from the perspective of a child and a famous artist, known for her sometimes difficult nature. As long as we keep our stories, friendships, and our art, we will not lose the joy of being alive.” (excerpt from the book, April 2011 NYC) The world suddenly changed and Jennings memories of her time guiding O’Keeffe on Maui sustained her through this difficult period in US History. “Less than three years after O’Keeffe’s visit, Pearl Harbour was attacked. The book is told from the perspective of a 12 year old girl by the name of Patricia Jennings who had served as O’Keeffe’s personal guide while in Maui in 1939. Helicona in Hana, Hawaii – photo by Brandy Saturley December 2017
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |