Tasha Tudor has written and illustrated more than seventy-five beloved children's books since her first, Pumpkin Moonshine, in 1938. Now seventy-se...
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Feb 08, 2008
Carly
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Tasha Tudor is an author/illustrator of many children's books, but I think she is best known for living in an early 1800s style. This book lets you look at the seasons through this amazing woman's life. The pictures are amazing, but the descriptions are helpful and insightful as well. If you have ever been interested in the "long ago" this book is for you. The beauty of this woman's life makes us all ready to forsake all modern "conveniences" and go live with her.
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Dec 15, 2009
Melinda
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This book is a wonderful companion book to read after Bethany Tudor's sweet biography of her mother, "Drawn from New England". (see my review at http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/803... ).
Photographs provide a beautiful view of those things Tasha loves and also gives more insight into Tasha Tudor as an artist.
Fascinatingly enough, Tasha creates art as she goes through her day! She does not have an artist's studio, she paints at a table in the corner of her kitche More...
Photographs provide a beautiful view of those things Tasha loves and also gives more insight into Tasha Tudor as an artist.
Fascinatingly enough, Tasha creates art as she goes through her day! She does not have an artist's studio, she paints at a table in the corner of her kitche More...
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May 25, 2011
Lucy
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I don't normally like 'biography' books. But I couldn't resist reading this when my mother bought it. A beautiful, beautiful book about an amazing and incredibly inspiring woman. Her whole world is so at odds with the average 9-5 life, and yet she clearly doesn't care at all. And that, in a world filled with peer pressure and the constant drive for more and more, is a feat rarely achieved or documented.
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Jul 18, 2010
Bre
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Tasha Tudor...doesn't that sound like the name of someone who would live life as if in the 1830's?
This sweet determined creative amazing lady has sucked the marrow out of the bones of life in the most unassuming quiet manner.
I used to imagine that when I was old, I would style my hair in two long salt and pepper braids and go into the desert and paint sun-bleached cow skulls and giant flowers in O'Keefe style.
After reading this simple book, I would much rather wear long a More...
This sweet determined creative amazing lady has sucked the marrow out of the bones of life in the most unassuming quiet manner.
I used to imagine that when I was old, I would style my hair in two long salt and pepper braids and go into the desert and paint sun-bleached cow skulls and giant flowers in O'Keefe style.
After reading this simple book, I would much rather wear long a More...
Dec 17, 2009
Ivy's Mom
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A lovely book about a woman who lives life on her own terms. I wish there was more of her story....it's way to short!
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Oct 14, 2008
Poiema
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I had a rush of memories after reading about Tasha Tudor's death last week, and I headed to the bookshelf to pull out my well-worn copy of this book to reminisce. It was the ONLY book that engaged my daughter Joy when she was a toddler. Her older siblings sat in my lap by the hour as we read book after book. Not Joy. She displayed an independent spirit from the first and would grab the book out of my hand while announcing, "I read it MYSELF!" Then she would run to a quiet corner somewh
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Dec 30, 2011
Vanessa
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This book was more photos than writing. It chronicled Tasha Tudor's (a children's book writer and illustrator) daily life. She lives her life as though she is in the 1830's, carrying water on her shoulders, weaving, working in the garden, milking her goats. It is a quaint, comfort read all around and gave me good ideas for the idyllic messy garden I will someday have. It also reminds me to live in the present and enjoy earthly things.
May 01, 2009
Carol
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Tasha just died at her cabin in Vermont a year or so ago.
She lived as one would in years gone by with her Corgi dogs. She said that she kept healthy and lived so long by "nursing" a mere cup of soup for the
entire day of working in her gardens. A woman with the courage to live
the way she wants without bowing to others. She made her chintz dresses worn with lace collar and brooch.
She lived as one would in years gone by with her Corgi dogs. She said that she kept healthy and lived so long by "nursing" a mere cup of soup for the
entire day of working in her gardens. A woman with the courage to live
the way she wants without bowing to others. She made her chintz dresses worn with lace collar and brooch.
Nov 19, 2010
Kris
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I have actually never heard of Tasha Tudor before, but after reading several blogs whose authors loved her work I decided to check her out. This book is pretty old, but it was worth a read. I am interested now in learning more about Ms. Tudor and checking out some of her books (specifically, Corgiville books because Corgis are the bomb.)
Jan 15, 2012
Christine
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Interesting portrait. A photographer took the great photos of her and the text is in her own words from his recordings. She died in 2008 at the age of 93. I want to check out her children's books now. Beautiful artist. She made Martha Stewart look lazy!
Apr 07, 2011
Andrea
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I have always loved her children's books and illustrations. I had no idea that she lives her life as if it were 1830. What a lovely woman and a lovely book full of beautiful pictures of domestic life and gardens.
Nov 07, 2008
Lisa
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Years ago, at some idealistic and dream-filled stage of my life, I wanted very much to live a life like Tasha Tudor. That's when I began searching out books about her. I can still appreciate her resourcefulness, creativity and simpleness--though with her death, it's a way of life you'd be hard pressed to find much anymore.
Dec 05, 2011
Luisa
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I loved this book! It was cool to read about someone just living a different life because it fits with her.
Dec 16, 2008
Becky
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I really enjoy Tasha Tudor's illustrations, so this was a nice read offering a view into her private 1800's world. She is unique, indeed, and an amazing gardener.
Jul 25, 2010
Dianna
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This book just fascinates me. Sometimes I dream of turning against the times and living like they did two hundred years ago, but Tasha Tudor has actually done it. This book is fairly informal, just like she were talking to you. I love the little quotes that pepper her conversation, and her strong, original opinions and common sense. The photos add so much to the book too, showing her in the beautiful setting she has created for herself.
Definitely recommended if you like her work or More...
Definitely recommended if you like her work or More...
Sep 24, 2011
Elaine
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This is a nice book with little quotes from Tasha Tudor herself on why she chose to live as she does and what she likes about her life. Lovely photos too. I just wish it contained more information.
Jun 19, 2008
Sue
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One of my all time favorites, this is a look at yesteryear. The photography is amazing and you will really grow an appreciation for this lovely lady and her world. Tasha is an illustrator of children's books who lives basically in the past. She is sure she should have been born in the 1800's. She dresses in the period and keeps a beautiful old fashioned garden. Indoors is more of the same. I absolutely love this book.
Aug 29, 2008
Melissa
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I loved this book. She is a cute little old lady. I was interested in the pictures of her beautiful home and her art work. She loves nature....you can feel it in her pictures that she shares. I also found out that she has written and illustrated many children books. I loved this book...I would love to meet her in person.
Nov 01, 2008
Cindi
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Magnificent. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Well centered and calming and beautiful.
I had never registered the name of Tasha Tudor until recently when we checked out Pumpkin Moonshine. I decided that I wanted to read more and came upon this volume. Six stars, even. I liked it that much!
I had never registered the name of Tasha Tudor until recently when we checked out Pumpkin Moonshine. I decided that I wanted to read more and came upon this volume. Six stars, even. I liked it that much!
Sep 25, 2008
Mary
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I checked this book out yesterday afternoon and I read it last night. The photography is gorgeous and the Tasha Tudors voice is so strong.
Her garden is unbeliveable and to think she wrote and illustrated her first children's book in 1938.
Her garden is unbeliveable and to think she wrote and illustrated her first children's book in 1938.
Nov 03, 2008
Space Opera
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Gorgeous photos. What kept this from being a 5 for me, however, was that they were so obviously and heavily posed.
This book is a good reminder to make your home your sanctuary - no matter what that means to you.
This book is a good reminder to make your home your sanctuary - no matter what that means to you.
Feb 10, 2012
