Work and Love

By Tuula Karjalainen

Favorite quote: “As might be expected, Tove’s letters reflect the story of her passage to adulthood, the young artist’s hopes, disappointments and aspirations. To her friend, Tove confessed her abstract fears - will I ever be able to love, will I ever love enough, and will I ever be able to give people something through my art? Will I ever be happy? Above all, Tove wondered what was most important in life and art.”

From the Publisher: Tove Jansson (1914-2001) led a long, colorful and productive life, impacting significantly the political, social and cultural history of 20th-century Finland. And while millions of children have grown up with Little My, Snufkin, Moomintroll and the many creatures of Moominvalley, the life of Jansson—daughter, friend and companion—is more touching still. This book weaves together the myriad qualities of a painter, author, illustrator, scriptwriter and lyricist from fraught beginnings through fame, war and heartbreak and ultimately to a peaceful end.

Dimensions: 5 × 8 inches

291 pages, Softcover

Yule Book Flood books written by Tove Jansson: Fair Play and The Summer House (a personal favorite).

And illustrated by Tove Jansson: The Hunting of the Snark