Biography Book Group

All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me is a moving memoir by Patrick Bringley, detailing his decade-long tenure as a security guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art following the death of his older brother. Seeking a quiet refuge from the high-stress world of publishing, Bringley steps away from his career to spend his days in the museum’s galleries, finding solace in the midst of art. The book provides a detailed, behind-the-scenes look at the "salmon run of visitors," the camaraderie of the guard staff, and the immense collection. Ultimately, it is a meditation on grief and healing, showing how immersing oneself in beauty can help reengage with life.

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