My American Dream: Finding a Second Chance at Life in Photographs of Abandoned Places

My American Dream: Finding a Second Chance at Life in Photographs of Abandoned Places

Hardback ed.

Hardback (17 May 2018)

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Publisher's Synopsis

In her debut book, My American Dream, southern photographer, Angela Martin, shares a selection of her provocative photographs of abandoned places in the American mid-South. She also candidly relates her personal story about losing the American Dream in midlife, then finally, unexpectedly finding a second chance at life in the ruins of these abandoned places. Angela teaches us how connecting with the right creative work, on the right subject, at the right time, can touch your deepest self and shape who you are anew. Experiencing fine art, whether as a creator or an enthusiast, can transform body and soul, heal old wounds, and open one to fresh horizons filled with endless possibility. Her journey is a testament to the transformative power of creativity, and one filled with valuable lessons for anyone searching for a more meaningful life. My American Dream is both a commentary on the changing face of the American Dream over the last half-century and a call to a New Dream; one based not on the accumulation of wealth and things, but on learning to live a meaningful life as one's most authentic self.

Book information

ISBN: 9780692109366
Publisher: Light Brew Photography
Imprint: Light Brew Photography
Pub date:
Edition: Hardback ed.
Language: English
Number of pages: 114
Weight: 662g
Height: 216mm
Width: 279mm
Spine width: 11mm