Concerning architecture and the city; built; imagined and narrated; this book focuses on Manhattan and Venice; but considers architecture as an intellectual and spatial process rather than a product. A critical look at the making of Manhattan and Venice provides a background to addressing the dynamic redefinition and making of space today. The gradual processes of adjustment; the making of a constantly changing dense space; the emphasis on forming rather than on figure; the incorporation of new forms and languages through their adaptation and transformation; make both Manhattan and Venice; in different ways; the ideal places to contextualize and address the issue of an architecture of the dynamic.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Toni Braxton!!!By NicoleRaioni Braxton the oldest of six siblings and a six-time Grammy award winner; American RB singer and song writer. This is Tonirsquo;s first book a memoir ( UnBreak My Heart); giving her fans and the entire world a chance to really get a gaze into who she really is as a woman; mother; wife; sister and artist. This book gives Toni the opportunity to share her story of her childhood; spirituality and the highs / lows of the music industry. Toni describes her childhood somewhat of like the Jackson 5 as it relates to music. In this book Toni talks about heartache; guilt; family; growing (experiences and people who helped groom her along the way); spirituality /religion and finding the courage to heal and BREATHE AGAIN.Although; we are fairly familiar with the mediarsquo;s outlook of Toni Braxton; this book explains her personal journey through life. Having read this book in a matter of three days; I enjoyed the transparency birthed through the pages of this book. The process of writing this book was simply life-changing for Toni; and the need to clarify rumors and misconceptions. Toni shares her desires of music and even her thoughts of retiring. I mostly appreciated the approach in which Toni had this book written; which was to give her fans and readers a TRUE account of her life. Although; writing this book involves her family; not once does she expose anything to make her family and friends seem condemning; but yet giving HER perspective of HER feelings about her life experiences then and now.What I learned from this book: UnBreak My HeartTo purchase the book click here:mdash;mdash;> (UnBreak My Heart)1.Take Care of YOU before you Take Care of othershellip;.When loving those around us; itrsquo;s not our job to CARRY people even FAMILY. This doesnrsquo;t dismiss our love for them.2.Knowing when to have a VOICE ndash; speak up and speak out.3.When Love comes; accept it with open arms; mind; spirit and soul it healthy to our being.4.Despite lifersquo;s experiences good or bad you learn to BREATHE AGAIN5.UnBreak Your Heart/ Breathe Againalbum-release-1466times;11001 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Refreshing MemoirBy Andrea M BevierThis Memoir is one of the best reads for me. I felt like I could almost read in between the lines of every situation;( what wasnt being said).For her to be that honest and candid about so many things had to be an exhale in itself for her. Hopefully somewhere down the road well be able to enjoy a Autobiographical account of her life story. I am glad she was able to write her Memoir and share what she wanted her fans to know about her in her own words; not what the media wanted us to" feel "about her. I say "feel "because normally when you read about people though that outlet it normally be more for entertaining purposes (My opinion ). Overall i gave it 5 stars and would recommend it...1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Not the usual reason for loving a bookBy Buccsfan101I purchased this book yesterday afternoon (7/20) and finsished the book today. I didnt expect to identify with so much of her story. But I did. Her early years in a spiritually abusive religion closely mirrored mine. The struggles she still has as a result of that upbringing was also something I very much identified with: the fear of judgment; the fear to speak up; the panic attacks. Oh yeah; buddy.I loved the way the book read as well. It was very down to earth and easy to read (obviously.) It was interesting to discover how the music industry works and the struggles she had with that. And to also see the correlation between the religion and the industry - all about controlling someone else.But at the end of the day; her story is about getting up; falling down; and getting back up again - no matter how many times it takes. Shes tenaciuos and fierce. She has found in her an inner strength to make her decisions and be heard.Im really glad I purchased this book and Ive told some of my other cult survivor friends how her story can help them in their quest for healing. Whether Ms. Braxton realized how that part of it would be a help to people; it very much was. And perhaps that is why she sang Unbreak My Heart so beautifully - it was coming from a place of truth and experience.Well done; Ms. Braxton.