The life of the painter and designer Duncan Grant spanned great changes in society and art; from Edwardian Britain to the 1970s; from Alma-Tadema to Gilbert and George. This authoritive biography combines an engrossing narrative with an invaluable assessment of Grants individual achievement and his place within Bloomsbury and in the wider development of British art. Spaldings skill is to sketch out the intricate emotional web against the bright bold untouchable figure of the artist. . . Her achievement is to let that sense of a man living with his craft shine through on every page: the result is an exceptionally honest and warm portrait. Financial Times
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Adequate summary of the revolution in Christian MusicBy DP FlakeNo Sympathy is an informative book that highlights the most significant events of the emergence and early development of Christian Rock. The author correctly identifies the major driving forces of the genre - Larry Norman. Andrea Crouch. and Barry McGuire - who appear throughout the book giving some context to current events. He paints compact and informative descriptions of seminal events such as Godstock and Explo 72 (which I attended). as well as stories behind lesser-known (and to some. questionable) celebrities of Jesus Music (Stevie Wonder. Marvin Gaye. Kris Kristofferson...). It satisfied some of my curiosity of the lives of several leading musicians like (again) Larry Norman and Keith Green and how they moved within the church scenes during the era of the "Jesus People." I also includes a satisfying glimpse into the conversion of Bob Dylan. Johnny Cashs contributions to the era were not something I was really aware of. but now makes some sense.I agree that the book is very repetitive and poorly edited as stated in another review; it did seem like it was a compilation of disparate articles from various magazines. But all in all. I found it to be kind of a Readers Digest of information that I appreciated. It does make me want more information though.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Original and InsightfulBy William LibbyVery novel insghts into links of disparate elements of counter-culture. Jesus street people. emergent Christian rock.and "estalbishment"."Paticularly strong in showing how modern evangelicals really selectively borrowed from. and built upon the heritigage from this period.Very clearly written.1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Comprehensive coverage of Jesus Movement in AmericaBy Aaron CavanaughHi.This book is a comprehensive review of the Jesus Movement in America from a non-Christian writer. Topics include Jesus movement started in California. how politics came to be influenced by estachology in the Bible. big time artists in both the secular and Christian world with thoughts about their spiritiual lives (well sourced).This book should be rated R. Not because of the language but because of the subject matter of sex which is pervasive in this book.I think this book is great because it is a documentary of the past. The author rarely intersperses his own opinions which make the book an even handed account of the "movement."Highly recommended.Thanks. God Bless.Aaron.
