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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Remarkable. . . . In these memoirs, Chase-Riboud candidly and passionately describes her aspirations, her ambitions and creative inspiration, while also showcasing love and tenderness to her mother. Chase-Riboud is a pioneer."
---Hans Ulrich Obrist, CNN Style"A fascinating portrait of the artist’s experience as a Black American woman living abroad at a time of marked racism, violence, and political tension, but also great cultural exchange and opportunity. . . . [
I Always Knew] is a book about daily life. And of course, Chase-Riboud’s daily life is much more exciting than most."
---Lauren Moya Ford, Hyperallergic"
I Always Knew is the intimate, profound introduction to a life constantly driven by intelligence, creativity, restless at times, always thoughtful. . . . We cannot help but be amazed by the life of Chase-Riboud. . . . The book is the manifesto of [Chase-Riboud’s] ability to inspire us."
---Donatien Grau, The Brooklyn Rail"[
I Always Knew has] a remarkable openness, a sort of friendly affect that is irresistible."
---Carl Rollyson, New York Sun"Barbara Chase-Riboud has lived the kind of life that could only be portrayed in a movie. Now, the story of her amazing life and art is recounted in [this] new book."
---Eugene Holley Jr., Publishers Weekly"A charming epistolary record of a life of art and discovery, well and fully lived." * Kirkus Reviews *
"[In
I Always Knew,] Chase-Riboud weaves celebrity encounters, political bombshells, and artistic trends into lively, chatty tales, preserving her experiences of climactic events and her devoted relationship with her witty, often acerbic mother." * Booklist starred review *
"A fascinating memoir."
---Alexandra Grabbe, Next Avenue"cinematic, effervescent, and charming"
---Nika Elder, Women's Art Journal
