Patrick Bringley: All the beauty in the world, 9781529924596, Vintage/PRH, paperback

The first gem of a book I finished in 2025,  stumbled  upon when reading reviews.

 When Patrick Bringley's brother Tom dies of cancer at 26, his world comes to a stop and he knows he could not go back to his old job.  Seeking out beauty and peace as his healing method, he applies for a job at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as a  guard.  

So begins his healing journey. His observations of people visiting the museum, the life stories of fellow guards, the solace and beauty of art are a wonderful read.  To be part of his overcoming grief thru a quiet life and the love of his own young family is heartwarming.  Food for thought, beautifully written, illuminating descriptions of the art on display at the Met and museum life, loved it!