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Akiane: Her Life, Her Art, Her Poetry
Ten-year-old prodigy Akiane Kramarik shares her artwork, poetry, and the fascinating story surrounding her talent.
Growing up in a home with an atheistic mother and a non-participating Catholic father did not stop four-year-old Akiane Kramarik from finding God. This girl's dreams began a conversation in the home that has eventually brought them all to Christianity and the w
Hardcover, 136 pages
Published
April 1st 2006
by W Publishing Group
(first published March 7th 2006)
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This book was okay, but read with alot of disbelief. If you take her at her word then this extradroinary girl, age 8, created the huge (larger than herself) artwork, as a self-taught artist with only inspiration from God. Her family were atheists and she grew up seperated from society so supposidly there were no outside influences that could have influenced her other than her visions from God himself. Her artwork is so good it's beyond belief, if she actually did it herself. I didn't bother read...more
This is my second read. I recieved this book as a gift in the spring, and read it again this last weekend. It's an amazing story, but not necessarily a "gripping" read. The thing that continually impresses me is that this young girl can produce are of such quality and with no traditional training. The images are compelling. The poetry, however, seems to slip right past me. I can't seem to follow it.
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Akiane and Foreli Kramarik, Akiane: Her Life, Her Art, Her Poetry (Thomas Nelson, 2006)
In the first section of the book, Foreli Kramarik claims that Akiane “is regarded as the youngest binary prodigy in both realistic art and poetry in recorded history.” While you're mulling on that, let me tell you about a convenience store near me. It changed management and name a couple of years ago, and right afterwards they rented a billboard about half a mile away and claimed on it that they ar...more
In the first section of the book, Foreli Kramarik claims that Akiane “is regarded as the youngest binary prodigy in both realistic art and poetry in recorded history.” While you're mulling on that, let me tell you about a convenience store near me. It changed management and name a couple of years ago, and right afterwards they rented a billboard about half a mile away and claimed on it that they ar...more
Non-Fiction; Biography/ Arts
5 stars
Wow. What an amazing young lady. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet and visit with Akiane. Her story is truly inspiring. She is mature beyond her years and is so sincere that you cannot help but to believe her testimony about where her talent comes from.
I am awestruck by her artwork. In person, the detail takes your breath away. I was a little worried that it would not have the same impact in book form, but that is ...more
5 stars
Wow. What an amazing young lady. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet and visit with Akiane. Her story is truly inspiring. She is mature beyond her years and is so sincere that you cannot help but to believe her testimony about where her talent comes from.
I am awestruck by her artwork. In person, the detail takes your breath away. I was a little worried that it would not have the same impact in book form, but that is ...more
Something makes me skeptical of Akiane's story...I picked up this book because her art is referenced in Heaven is for Real. The more I read the more skeptical I became...I thought as I read it would become more believable, but unfortunately I'm not convinced that every detail rings true. You'll have to read it for yourself.
Wonderful book. A must read. It is best read slowly and with thought and meditation. A little each day. Look at each painting and consider the allegories and meanings she explains.
Wonderful beautiful girl who inspires me like no one else can. This belongs on every bookshelf. She made look at God in such a different perspective. This book was a lifesaver.
The paintings are beautiful. Although the poems are topnotch, I can't understand it no matter how hard I try, it is an enigma.
She is amazingly talented and at such a young age. She claims to be inspired by God...after seeing what she is capable of, who could deny that??
This book was another touching story about a child who's had experiences with the Lord and Heaven. A great selection to read following the book "Heaven is for Real."
Absolutely incredible. Her artwork is mesmerizing.
I first saw this book at Books a Million out near Westgate. She is truly a talent, God has bless her hands. Her paintings and poetry are beautiful. I love her close relationship with God. Even as a child she realizes its not about religion but about having a connection with God and having a great love for others. God bless you Akiane, you have touch me.
This young ladies ability to paint is so incredible it just blows my mind. Her poetry I like but I find hard to understand. I'd love to be inside her mind for awhile and ramble around and just once be able to pick up a paint brush and do strokes on canvas like she is able. It's truly a gift from God.
An amazing story of an amazing girl with some amazing artwork. Written from the perspective of her amazed parents, the narrative struck me as a little, well, maternal.
Some of the artwork is beautiful. The story is interesting, but there's this niggling, disturbing feeling at the back of my mind that there's something not right.
Adore this. Another testimony of God's reality in our lives when we seek Him. And even when we don't...
Helpful to Mom's with spiritually gifted kids.
Helpful to Mom's with spiritually gifted kids.
The non-religious background of this inspired young artist is what is most fascinating. Spirituality is her mentor or does it come from life on another planet?
Not very well-written, but a fascinating story nonetheless. And Akiane's paintings just blow me away.
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