I went to a Edward Weston review in Washington D.C. many years ago. I saw a print of his picture of Charis sitting in front of the rock wall taken back in 1937 (Charis, Lake Ediza); I had to read this book. A first hand memoir of their time together written by Miss Wilson herself, I had to read it. I found the book a great read and it provided a ton of insight into the pictures I enjoyed so much ... when and where they were taken, what was going on in Edward and Charis' life at the time and so on. Like most May - December relationships, it seemed bound to end badly, but the truth is they had 10 wonderful, productive years together and, in my mind, that is just fine. If you enjoy the photography of Weston, Ansel Adams and Imogen Cunningham, you need to read this book. I promise you will enjoy it. I would have given it a fifth star if there were a few more of Weston's photos, although many are reproduced in the book. Get it and enjoy it.