Publishing date: 07.10.2025 (DD/MM/YYYY)
Thank you to NetGalley and New Village Press for the ARC. My opinions are my own.

I find myself wanting community when reading this book. This is a great look into how art can shape a community and vice versa. I am also curious if it would qualify as an autobiography or a biography. The way it was written feels so personal.

The way it reads is almost like a bunch of short stories heading towards the same ending or a common goal. Insight from lots of different people from different backgrounds, but similar circumstances.

I do wish that I got to see more of the "art" made by the communities. I just know and feel that there were lots of creative and evocative pieces. The photographs are great however.

Giving this 3 stars. Slightly slow to read, but nice experience regardless.