"For art sings of God, and ultimately belongs to him."
I'm on a role here with amazing books. I love a good autobiography now and then (though, I guess I never read one this past year huh?), and I found that I couldn't put this one down. Whether or not you are a Patti Smith fan, you can admire her as an artist, musician, and above all, a poet. I found her story about her relationship with Robert Mapplethorpe endearing (wouldn't anyone want to find a soul mate like they did?). Like Chronicles by Dylan, Smith's narration is poetic, like reading an epic song. Their talent to share their lives on their beginnings makes you love their music even more.
"Taken down, the stardom they so desired just out of reach, tarnished stars falling from the sky."
The most inspiring thought I took away with her story was to always stay true to your heart. Because everything works out in the end. That may sound cheesy but with all the changes in my life right now, this just had me thinking...thinking a lot.
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