Alice Lindstrom is a Canadian artist and illustrator based in Vancouver, BC. She has been doing her work as a commercial artist and publisher for more than thirty years, working in the graphic arts field. In her career she has published over forty books of varied topics, many of them dealing with identity, family, or personal growth. Her writing has appeared in publications ranging from Canada House to Self Magazine. Alice Lindstrom’s sense of humor shines through in her articles, which always manage to get under the skin of their readers.
“Ten Things I Love About You” is a refreshing collection from a woman who wears many hats and identifies as a “passionate about art”. The book is the fourth in her “oir” series entitled “Ten Things I Love About You”. Her first two books in the series won the International Book Critics Circle Award, and “Ten Things I Love About You” received rave reviews from Oprah Winfrey and Variety Magazine. A refreshing take on the romantic subject, Alice Lindstrom provides original information while keeping things light and humorous. This is not your traditional dating manual or expect-your-boyfriend-to-come-to-you manual, but rather “Ten Things I Love About You” is more of a how-to guide for creating a loving relationship and sharing the joys and sadness with your partner.
Each article corresponds with a quote by Alice and includes a brief description of the piece. Following the quote, there is a short bio to give you further information about the author. It provides a wonderful insight into how we as people create our own identity, choosing our name, clothing, mannerisms, interests, etc., and how our partner’s personality influences our choice of that same identity. If you are interested in being able to communicate with someone insightful, articulate and knowledgeable on matters of both sex and identity, “Ten Things I Love About You” by Alice Lindstrom will be highly beneficial.