Frida

A Biography of Frida Kahlo

By: Hayden Herrera

Narrated by: Timothy Andrés Pabon

""Through her art, Herrera writes, Kahlo made of herself both performer and icon. Through this long overdue biography, Kahlo has also, finally, been made fully human."" — San Francisco Chronicle

Hailed by readers and critics across the country, this engrossing biography of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo reveals a woman of extreme magnetism and originality, an artist whose sensual vibrancy came straight from her own experiences: her childhood near Mexico City during the Mexican Revolution; a devastating accident at age eighteen that left her crippled and unable to bear children; her tempestuous marriage to muralist Diego Rivera and intermittent love affairs with men as diverse as Isamu Noguchi and Leon Trotsky; her association with the Communist Party; her absorption in Mexican folklore and culture; and her dramatic love of spectacle.

Here is the tumultuous life of an extraordinary twentieth-century woman.

Amazing letters by Frida and painting break down

I adore this book and it made me understand so much of Frida in her own words.

a fascinating story about an icon

I have to admit this was worth the credit. She's one of the great artists in modern times. The only criticism I have is that I wish the author had dived deeper into her queer relationships. One with a woman is mentioned briefly in passing, and it's kind of messed up. Maybe this information was not available, but I'd be curious. I also would have appreciated brief mentions to were the information was sourced, even at the end.

Detailed story of the artist's life

Excellent biography of Frida explores her life and her art. Highly recommended. The author does a great job describing Frida's life, then examining how the paintings reflect the events of her life.

Absolutely fantastic

It’s perfect. What a beautiful tragic life. Thank you for this book. Narrator is great

incredible woman

Good writing. the book provided full aspect of her life. i understand more why she is such popular arist in Mexico