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Self-Portrait with Turtles: A Memoir (.) Self-Portrait with Turtles is a book in the spirit of Walden and Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, but it is also unique, as David Carroll himself is. Driven by a passion for art and turtles, Carroll has lived
| Title | : | Self-Portrait with Turtles: A Memoir (.) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.87 (196 Votes) |
| Id Book | : | 0618162259 |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2004-03-11 |
| Type File | : | PDF, DOC, RTF, ePub |
Self-Portrait with Turtles is a book in the spirit of Walden and Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, but it is also unique, as David Carroll himself is. Driven by a passion for art and turtles, Carroll has lived a Walden-like life for decades, although he is married, with family. In Self -Portrait he tells the story of that remarkable life. He writes about his early encounters with turtles, which led to a lifelong fascination with them and their swampy habitats, and about the high school teacher who told him that, contrary to everything he had been taught before, art is the only thing that matters, the only thing that lasts. During his years at art school in Boston, he got to know the turtles of the Fenway, including one giant snapper he wrestled to shore and carried to his studio for a portrait session. After a brief career as a teacher, Carroll has spent decades scraping out a living as an artist and naturalist, raising three children on a shoestring with his artist wife. "We live like turtles,
A must read, whether you are a turtle lover or just appreciate brilliant writing. Highly recommend his books!. Yes, he found his first turtle when he was eight years old, and yes, he's been captivated by them ever since. After graduation, David taught art in a variety of schools in New England, always looking to weave his work with living near a natural, turtle-friendly environment. It's fun to read about how some of our favorite naturalists came to the field. Wilson "discovered" the natural world as children exploring the habitats found in their own neighborhoods. Well, that's not exactly the path that David M. Loved this book! Very enjoyable read! I felt like I was present with David in his discoveries and explorations! Brought back memories of my own ramblings in wetland areas. Carroll took. It wasn't until a friend commented on the engaging writing style in his correspondence that he tried his hand at writing and illustrating his own books. He doesn't bog the reader down with extra
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