Humans of New York sums up what it is to be human:
As a stranger on the streets of New York.
As a member of a global community, bound by shared ideas, emotions and experiences.
Readers of HONY become a part of HONY.
What is HONY?
HONY, as it's called for short, is a book of photography full of stories and images of people from every imaginable background. It celebrates the beauty of humans and the way they experience life.
Brandon Stanton began HONY in 2010, without the slightest clue as to the monumental sensation it would become. It now has over a million followers collectively on Facebook and Tumblr.
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HONY's Impact on Me
Every time that I look at HONY (book or blog) it fills me with a milkshake of emotions. The stories are sometimes tragic and sometimes delightful. But one thing that stays the same is that they're always honest. The stories are authentic, brimming over with individuality.
This book sums up what it is to be human. As a stranger on the streets of New York. As a member of a global community, bound by ideas, emotions and experiences shared. Readers of HONY become a part of HONY.
One part of the experience of HONY is that there is always someone that I can empathise with. Today, I read the diary entry of a 16-year-old girl, which you can also view by following the link.
A glimpse into the journal of a (quite intelligent) 16 year old girl.
This image reduces me to tears. It confirms for me that I am not alone. I am not the only one to think and feel the things I think and feel. My pain is not mine alone, but an experience and reaction to life that I share with others all over the world. This is a provider of hope.
It's useless to attempt to articulate the experience of HONY in a way that does it justice. It is an intimate and honest book that must be seen to be believed. Please give yourself the gift of reading this book.
How to Find HONY
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/humansofnewyork
Goodreads page: www.goodreads.com/book/show/17287009-humans-of-new-york
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