In Praise of Maurice Sendak from the Times

Maurice Sendak: A Look Back

In a beautiful tribute to Maurice Sendak, the New York Times author Maria Russo takes us through his most memorable trilogy and dissects them for the deeper writing that allows us to confront the truths of childhood.  Where the Wild Things Are, a huge favorite of mine, is a reflection of the escape from childhood and the gentle path back.  In the Night Kitchen, a culinary dream and Outside Over There, with dark tones of adolescence.  Read this review to remember why you loved his books and how to appreciate them again.