1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows: A Memoir by Ai Weiwei

Less Book Review, More Critical Reflection (Part One)

Cover of Ai Weiwei’s book.

A few pages into 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows: A Memoir by Ai Weiwei I knew I’d write about it. I thought I’d draft up a review; a perfect way to discuss the book and recommend it. Nothing fancy, just a brief, critical commentary to encourage people to read it. And people you should. Yet the more I read, the less certain I be…