FRIDA A Biography of Frida Kahlo

Timothy Andrés Pabon's fluency in Spanish sets the perfect tone for this extensive biography of the colorful Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The work is drawn from her own writings and letters, and from those of people closest to her. Kahlo's life never lacked for drama. Her high school years were rebellious; then a tragic accident left her with permanent disabilities and pain. This was followed by marriage to the larger-than-life painter Diego Rivera. Later, there were affairs with Trotsky and others. Through it all, Pabon maintains an easy pace and a subtly expressive tone that doesn't interfere with the spectacle of Kahlo's tumultuous life. J.E.S. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2023]