First off, this is a brilliant immersive novel. We are massively thankful to have had the opporuntity to read it.
Second thing is Lee Smith is charming and inspiring. She emerged through much adversity touched by everything she has gone through, yet remaining optimistic, youthful and open all the possibilities of life.
It was super meaningful, thrilling and comfortable to spend time with her.
The only negative about this film is that now that it's complete, we no longer have a reason to spend half days in conversation with Krista and Ishmael. Krista's book is a a memoir and a love story that brings two people with radically different backgrounds together. Krista grew up a surfer in California. Ishmael grew up in a mud hut in Libya.
Sometimes in our culture, we think dreams are mostly for young people. Hit a certain age and you're supposed to just keep doing what you already do – or just retire and take it easy. Ari Goldman's book is based on the idea that it's never too late to pursue your dream, no matter how big or small it is.
