Do Not Give Way to Evil: Photographs of the South Bronx, 1979-1987, Lisa Kahane, powerHouse, Inc.
By the late 1970’s, the South Bronx was Pompeii and New York City’s decaying infrastructure was Mount Vesuvius. A chain of unsolved arsons reduced South Bronx neighborhoods to smoldering ghost towns. Robert Moses’ malevolent construction of the Cross Bronx Expressway parted the arteries of several thriving business districts and left nearly 75,000 buildings abandoned. Those residents who remained, collectively battled elevated rent and mass evictions. Heightened unemployment transformed communities into brutal drug markets with gangs calling the shots. The South Bronx was eclipsed by the looming shadows of peril and disenfranchisement with nowhere to turn. Do Not Give Way To Evil: Photographs of the South Bronx, 1979-1987 by Lisa Kahane shows the borough in its grittiest state. Kahane leads a list of imaginative photographers who captured this era of turmoil. Do Not Give Way To Evil gives readers the eye level reality for many residents of the South Bronx in this post-industrial moment. The portraits of residents are beautiful and occasionally scathing. Do Not Give Way To Evil transforms a universe of destruction into a work of beauty.
Eight Years in Focus
The Golfer’s Guide to the Meaning of Life, Gary Player, Skyhorse Publishing
Do Not Give Way To Evil Shows the Aftermath of the Bronx.
W.W.G.P.D.? (What Would Gary Player Do?) Golf’s Black Knight Reveals His Winning Philosophy. Gary Player is a golfing god. His resume reads like the Ten Commandments of golf. Thou shalt win the 1961 Masters by one stroke. Honor your victories at the 1958, 1968 and 1974 British Open. Convert all non-believers with 160 professional tournament wins. As South Africa’s son, Player has become one of the game’s legends and is a member of golf’s historic “Big Three”. Beside his life on the course, Player also became a high end real estate developer, smart entrepreneur and committed philanthropist with the Player Foundation. His good fortune in life derives from the intangibles he perfected over the years. The Golfer’s Guide to the Meaning of Life by Gary Player is a collection of thoughtful
lessons bestowed upon the public from the marvel himself. This book covers the winning attributes every successful golfer must have and the insight Player discovered in life away from the links. Sportsmanship is one of the many fundamentals Player stresses from cover to cover. A level of pride and respect for others are the quintessential jewels of Player’s legacy. In the chapter entitled Physical Fitness, Player emphasizes the belief that preserving the tool you use to grow is vital. There are plenty of Player’s beatitudes that are equally applicable on the course and in the office. Player’s use of fear is one of the most intriguing chapters of this guide. Player exposes the chink in his armor in the form of a young Jack Nicklaus. He recounts the mounting doubt of going against a worthy adversary to show that imperfection can be used as a motivational tool. Other chapters in this help guide are Gratitude, Winning, and Dignity and Honor. The Golfer’s Guide to the Meaning of Life is a must read for anyone looking to take their game and their life to the next level.
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