the space that disappoints us: a jeremiah brent book review

I have been obsessive with my love for Jeremiah Brent since I discovered him 3 or 4 years ago. When I heard he was releasing a book, I preordered immediately, and waited what felt like 6 months to receive it.

There is so much I connect on with Jeremiah - being queer, not knowing what home or family will ever look like for you, a love for design rooted in intentionality, ritual and soul. A deep connection to space , and a deep yearning to find it for oneself after years of moving constantly.

“beauty is what this book is all about- the beauty of intention and connection, perception and memory, ceremony and ritual- and most importantly of life and love”

So much of his life is aspirational to me: the future family I hope to build, a business with the person I love, a life surrounded by beautiful spaces and the humans I love. I connect with these themes so deeply, and it is why I have loved his work so much.

I love the soul of who he is.

His personal story of growing up, meeting Nate and building a family together is a beautiful story, and I wish the book focused more on his personal experience. Two bookend chapters are the only tales of his personal journey with Nate. They met after Nate was already wildly successful and wealthy, just after his tv show ended which was produced by Oprah.

It was the first house she ever fell in love with. the moment she walked in she said ‘can I write an offer?’ She didn’t need the full tour in order to know. She just felt the energy of the house. That was enough”

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