Women Holding Things & Still Life with Remorse

"Women Holding Things" by Maira Kalman is a reflective collection of stories and meditations exploring the significance of the objects women carry and the lives they symbolize, from everyday items to emotional experiences. Interwoven with personal anecdotes and portraits of women—both ordinary and famous—the book delves into themes of resilience, hope, and connection across generations. In her most autobiographical work to date, Kalman also shares intimate stories about her own family’s history, emphasizing how memory, heritage, and personal losses shape our identities and shared human experiences.