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Mondrian: His Life, His Art, His Quest for the Absolute, Nicholas Fox Weber
Piet Mondrian was a giant of 20th century art. His great paintings are absolutely recognizable to millions of people even if they do not know who painted the thrilling rigid lines and primary colors. What is remarkable about Weber's research is that this is the first book to reveal the man behind the art- you will discover that he had a passion for ballroom dancing and other, more challenging eccentricities.
My daughter Ronit recommends: The Celestial Wife: A Novel, Leslie Howard
It’s the 1960s: hippies, peace, and the Beatles are the rage. In a small, private town close to the U.S.-Canada border, there is an isolated Mormon community, Redemption, where Daisy lives. Bishop, the man in charge of Redemption, maintains that the outside world is full of sin and the only way to enter the kingdom is through marriage. When 15-year-old Daisy is betrothed to a man in his 50s, who already has several wives and many children, she makes a rash decision to run away. Several years later, when she has settled down, her friend Brighten reaches out for help. Daisy has to find a way to help her friend and the other women of Redemption escape, at great risk to her own safety.
David recommends: Jewish Country Houses, edited by Juliet Carey and Abigail Green
In the decades prior to the Holocaust, as they were emancipated across Europe, Jews built and renewed impressive country houses. Many of these lavish homes had wondrous art collections and gardens. This is the first book celebrating these homes. This elegant hardcover book is the result of years of research focusing on Jewish history and heritage. What a great gift for the holidays!