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"There is a desire on the part of many photographers to examine their lives through the cataloguing and documenting of familial objects. Jeannette Montgomery Barron has a body of work, My Mother's Clothes, that has resonated with the photography and the fashion worlds, and with the offspring of women with a strong sense of style. My Mother's Clothes...represents a universal approach to understanding a parent through the choices they made about their wardrobes, and the evocative details and sensory traces that are left behind."
"...Montgomery Barron has provided a portrait, not just of the arc of a life, but a place, a time. It could not be a more evocative book."
"...dives deeper into the memories that are attached to clothes. Barron
photographed garments chosen from her mother's closet. Each dress, blazer,
slip or swimsuit became a still life. Sometimes the garments were shot
against a backdrop of plain fabric; sometimes they were laid out in the
snow; sometimes they just seemed to float. She searches for personality,
character, perhaps even a little bit of life spirit."
"Clothes become shorthand for experiences, and powerful triggers of memories. In Jeannette Montgomery Barron's series of photographs and written recollections, it becomes that much harder to claim that fashion is mere triviality. In some cases, it is life itself."
"Anyone who has a relative with Alzheimers can relate to
photographer/author Jeannette Montgomery Barron's new book, 'My Mother's
Clothes'"
"An extraordinary biography, created through 100 color photographs of
clothing, shoes and handbags, plus all the portraits of Eleanor, the mother
of Jeannette Montgomery Barron, author of My Mother's Clothes (Welcome
Books, $24.95) to be released on March 26th. The book trailer is on
www.welcomebooks.com/mymothersclothes"
"A charming and fashion-packed "album of memories." Eleanor Morgan Montgomery Atuk was obviously an incredible and beloved woman, who most certainly had exquisite taste in clothes. I absolutely adored it."
"A poignant journey through time and memory uncovers the roots of a beautiful mother-daughter relationship."
"This book is a tenderhearted tribute to her mother, an interesting look back at fashion of the mid-twentieth century, and an intriguing way for readers to think about memory."
"A charming and fashion-packed 'album of memories.' Eleanor Morgan Montgomery Atuk was obviously an incredible and beloved woman, who most certainly had exquisite taste in clothes. I absolutely adored it."
"Barron creates an inspiring and true story about the connection between fashion and memory"
"My Mother's Clothes has a beautiful light touch, ultimately life-affirming in the face of a terrible disease. It almost feels like a travel memoir where one is transported to another time and a charmed place—where good deeds, gracious manners, and impeccable taste prevails."
"Barron captures [the clothes] in a way that gives them character, charm, personality. Juxtaposing texture and pattern, and alternating between casual composition and formal portraiture, she showcases the clothes, shoes and handbags in a manner as quirky as the collection...Through this charming little book of images and succinct commentary, she has found a way to honor her mother that suits them both."
"[My Mother's Clothes] is a heartwarming, daughter-to-mother love letter that belongs on every fashionista's bookshelf...thoughtful and chic."
"[My Mother's Clothes] is a must read for every daughter and people who are confronted directly or not with Alzheimer's...full of energy and hope."
"Montgomery Barron has created a small gem of a book, which is both an homage to her mother and a reminder to take the time to savor what's special about those we love."
"Sumptuously shot and rich in color and texture...each of the photographs is accompanied by a short statement—anecdotes, memories, and family history—that Barron shares about her mother, weaving together the story of a strong, refined Southern dame."
"Between the photos, shot against unexpected backgrounds (a Persian rug, a sunlit window, a field of grass), and Ms. Barron's straightforward, unsentimental prose, the book brings the clothes and the woman who wore them back to vivid life...a transporting read."
"[A] moving pictorial memoir."
"The book breathes color and positivity."
"[My Mother's Clothes is] not just the perfect Mother's Day gift—it's also a story for anyone who has ever grieved the loss of a loved one."