Books
by Bee Wilson
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The Heart Shaped Tin |
This is such an original and charming book. Basically it's about the emotional attachments we can form with objects - specifically kitchen utensils and vessels - and covers a wide range of cultures. Each chapter is headed by a thoughtful quote, and has a relevant black and white photo. Without being sentimental, the author - a cookery writer - makes us think deeply about why we value and treasure certain utility items above others, and the profound memories they can provoke.
(Mary Standing - bwl 118 Autumn 2025) |
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The Hive - The Story of the Honeybee and Us |
Not about beekeeping but a fascinating glimpse through history, art and literature of mankind's many varied attempts to draw parallels with and inspiration for human society through studying and interpreting life in the hive. The bee while simply going about its business of making honey appears to have been all things to all men. Being christened Beatrice but always called Bee perhaps explains why the author became enamoured of her subject. An absorbing read.
(Jenny Baker - bwl 35 July 2006) |
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