About the book: 2011 / Patti Smith is an American rock singer and poet, friend and favorite model of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. In her memoirs, she paints an accurate and at the same time deeply personal portrait of the era. New York in the late sixties and early seventies, the atmosphere of Andy Warhol's Factory and the Chelsea Hotel, meetings with the great beat poets and legendary musicians - all this is inextricably intertwined with the story of growing up and creative growth of Patti herself, one of the brightest representatives of the generation . “Just Children” is not only an invaluable testimony of time and a poignant declaration of love to a departed friend. This is the poet’s deep, precise, imaginative prose, going far beyond the memoir genre. (Back cover)This graceful declaration of love to a friend who died in 1989 is a memento mori, a monument to a relationship fueled by a passion for art and literature.PUBLISHERS WEEKLY One of the best books of memoirs published in recent years—soulful, wise, sad and beautifully written. SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE In the stream of rock star memoirs, Smith's book, with its unique intonation, stands apart - it is, above all, beautiful prose. THE BOSTON GLOBE Smith's unusual, vivid memoirs are more than just a gift to a former lover. It's a gift to everyone who loves their art, and to everyone who has ever loved, just like the best of Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe.NPR BOSTON Patti Smith - Godmother of the Punk Movement, Poet, Friend and the favorite model of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe - in his memoirs he paints an accurate and at the same time deeply personal portrait of the era. New York in the late 60s - early 70s, the Chelsea Hotel, concerts by The Doors and Janis Joplin, meetings with the great beat poets - all this is inextricably intertwined with the story of growing up and creative growth of Pltti herself, one of the most prominent representatives of generations. For her book Just Kids, Patti Smith received the prestigious National Book Award in 2010.).