The oh so sweet Camera Lucida. Ha ! This book is FAR from any wonderfully delicious treat I've ever eaten. Camera Lucida is definitely one of the most difficult books I have ever read, and I am still determining if it lands at lucky number one. When were given this book, I admit, I was a tad bit angry that we were given this as an assignment. "This is a book given to graduate students!", Dr. Bergman said. "Soooo, why are WE reading it" I thought . But then, I thought, maybe I'm wrong. Maybe I can get through this book. I was wrong. I read every page in complete bewilderment and I believe I saw on average fifteen vocabulary words on each page I couldn't even begin to define. However, I was relieved when we got to class and actually broke down the book and discussed it. After those class discussions, I began to really understand the book (Even though I am still at a loss at the status of the Winter Garden Photograph. Is is real? Yes, beyond my conception.) The book has begun to make sense to me now; the notion that the photograph is that has been, meaning that moment in time would never be repeated. It was in a sense born and deceased in the exact same moment. What I am still confused about, however, is why people turn to this book for outlooks on life. I believe this book is clearly opionated and clearly about his life. It was a book he needed to write for himself. I don't understand why this book would be used for anyone else, and anything else besides photography. In conclusion, this book was a true test of my intelligence. And I failed with flying colors.