Joseph Papa

Elizabeth Taylor, A Passion For Life was not exactly what I was expecting but I still an enjoyable read. It is part biography, part quote book. The chapters tell the story of her life chronologically; each beginning with a short biographical summary of that time period and followed up by pages of large-font quotes from Elizabeth Taylor about her life (or the topic at hand).

I did learn a bit more about her life from this book, and liked being able to read her own thoughts and reflections on her actions. The book is a brief overview, so for anyone who knows a lot about Elizabeth Taylor there is not going to be much that’s new here. It is very respectful in tone though, and doesn’t get gossipy at any point.

One thing about the book that I wish was different is the matte black and white photos throughout. The images would have been so much more beautiful had they been glossy pages with color photos (when possible).

Elizabeth Taylor, A Passion For Life would make a good gift book for those who are fans of her work. Since it is filled with large text quotes it makes for a quick and easy read.… (meer)