Our World

This book is a rich blend of text by Mary Oliver and photos by Molly Malone Cook, her lifetime partner. The photographs let you take in the people and places of a time gone by, and the text, like all of Oliver's writing, is clear, clean, direct, and satisfying. She conveys all her love for the woman she calls "M.", and their life together in the place that was their home. So many scenes of their time with creative, ordinary and extraordinary people. This book is well worth spending time with, and if you love Mary Oliver's work, you'll want "Our World" in your library.

Mary Oliver’s homage to Mary Malone Cook (MMC) who was her partner and fellow traveler for over 40 years. Beautiful, not sentimental, in part documentary and a life history. Also, this short book draws on MMC’s journals and Mary Oliver’s recollections. The writing is simple, clear, yet poetic. Not over-written. “Less is more” is found here. Also, included are MMC’s wonderful b/w photos. She was very talented. Had a poet’s eye. The photos are a kind of lived poetry. All in all, we see here “the caring of memories” in the very best sense.

OUR WORLD BY MARY OLIVER IS A MEMOIR AND A TRIBUTE TO MS. OLIVER'S LONG TIME PARTNER AND FRIEND WHO WAS A PHOTOGRAPHER OF NOTE. MANY OF MS. OLIVER'S PARTNER'S PHOTOS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS BOOK. FOR THOSE WHO APPRECIATE MS. OLIVER'S POETRY, THERE ARE NOT MANY POEMS IN THIS MEMOIR. IT IS A THOROUGHLY ENJOYABLE BOOK, HOWEVER, AND ONE THAT GIVES THE READER A GLIMPSE INTO HER PRIVATE WORLD.ANNA M. SEIDLER

One of the most beautiful and touching love stories I have ever read. Mary Oliver writes of her and Molly Malone Cook's 40 year relationship shortly after Cook dies. The photographs are by photographer Cook and the text by poet and essayist Oliver. I have read it several times and will continue to read it.

Simple and eloquent eulogy. Mary Oliver does a superb job of portraying her relationship and life with Molly Cook. The photographs selected are wonderful and what a treat it would have been to meet either of these remarkable women. I love the simplicity of this little book, and the unreserved portrayal of them both.

compelling mix of prose, some poetry, and photographs that reveal (some of) the inner life of this private couple.was most especially intrigued by the photos from post-war Europe.

I just loved this book. Somehow it opened an intimate window into the life of Molly Malone Cook, without ever disrespecting the sacred nature of her life. Mary Oliver does this with grace. They clearly shared their lives together, yet still kept their individuality intact. Mary Oliver remarks, towards the end of the book, on her own recognised gift for attention. She goes on to pay tribute to Molly for teaching her this: "attention without feeling, I began to learn, is only a report. An openess - an empathy - was necessary is the attention was to matter." This tribute inspires me to continue the journey towards greater presence in my life.

Gave this to my GF for valentine's day. It's a really sweet book

This book arrived when it said it would. Bought for a friend who loves it

A beautiful book. Such a gorgeous love story.

I loved the product and was delivered just as stated.E.HScotland

I commend anyone with a love of photography and a sense of joy about them to read and enjoy this book.

This is a beautifully presented and a delight to handle. This enhances the even greater delight given by the contents.