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Flowers for Things I Don't Know How to Say

by Tucker Nichols · 2024

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This unique gift book is a reminder that whatever someone may be going through, they always deserve flowers. When it's the most difficult to find the right words, we turn to flowers to express our compassion and care. This book is like a bouquet of flowers in book form. Based on Tucker Nichols's celebrated multimedia art project entitled Flowers for Sick People, this book gathers vibrant floral paintings and pairs them with poetic dedications that pay tribute to a kaleidoscope of human experiences, from acts of unsung heroism to mundane moments of everyday beauty: "Flowers for Anyone Currently Eating a Cinnamon Bun in a Hospital Cafeteria," "Flowers for the Last Time You Laughed So Hard It Hurt," "Flowers for Spectacular Failures," and more.…

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"This collection of short, poignant essays on navigating complex emotions and unspoken feelings aligns with Maria Popova's interest in the inner life and the art of thoughtful expression. It fits within her ongoing exploration of how we make sense of ourselves and our relationships."
Maria Popova — Favorite Books of 2024 · themarginalian.org