Why people recommend it
Hold Still by Sally Mann is a memoir by the celebrated photographer that reflects on her upbringing and the evolution of the photography medium. On The Book Review, host John Williams listed the book as part of a recommended summer reading selection curated by Dwight Garner. Garner himself discussed the memoir during an episode dedicated to picking the best memoirs since 1969, arguing that the sections detailing the author's teenage years are among the best parts of the book and effectively disprove the notion that adolescence cannot make for compelling memoir material. Later, Greg Coles mentioned the work on The Book Review while reviewing the non-fiction bestseller list, noting that the memoir looks back at a specific era in the photographer's life and the subsequent changes in photography. Together, the podcast participants highlighted the emotional resonance, literary craftsmanship, and distinctive visual perspective that make the memoir stand out within the genre.
Who recommended it
- Dwight Garner Discussed
- Greg Coles Discussed
- John Williams Recommended
Dwight Garner — 1 mention
“the best parts of I think hold still which is Sally man the photographer Sally man's m a lot of the best parts of that book are her teenage years”
Greg Coles — 1 mention
“she's got a memoir looking back at that time and and at what photography has become since then called Hold Still”
John Williams — 1 mention
“Hold Still The Memoir by the photographer Sally man”