Barbie: Her Inspiration, History, and Legacy by Robin Gerber

 

Published April 16, 2024

Barbie played a major role in my childhood. I have incredibly fond memories of her. My grandmother would make my Barbies and I matching outfits. Every month when my dad paid child support my Grandma would take me to K-mart and let me pick out a Barbie. She would also randomly purchase Barbies and Barbie accessories for me. I played with Barbie for countless hours. When I went to visit my dad I would take two suitcases. One for me and one for  Barbie. The Barbie suitcase was  filled to the brim with Barbies and her accessories. Barbie was my friend and my confident.  

I had a smallish window in my bedroom that was similar to department store windows that displayed mannequins. Every month I created a display for my Barbies. Each month had a different theme and filled me with joy. This book, Barbie pulled me back into my childhood and made many happy memories resurface. 

The book is full of illustrations and background information on Barbie. How she came to be and how she changed over time. This is a perfect gift for any Barbie enthusiasts. It's compelling and full of information.  Barbie is more than just a toy. She's a icon and while some people poo poo Barbies many of us love her. 

*** I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.