"[I Always Knew has] a remarkable openness, a sort of friendly affect that is irresistible."---Carl Rollyson, New York Sun

"Remarkable. . . . In these memoirs, Chase-Riboud candidly and passionately describes her aspirations, her ambitions and creative inspiration, while also showcasing love and tenderness to her mother. Chase-Riboud is a pioneer."---Hans Ulrich Obrist, CNN Style

"A fascinating portrait of the artist’s experience as a Black American woman living abroad at a time of marked racism, violence, and political tension, but also great cultural exchange and opportunity. . . . [I Always Knew] is a book about daily life. And of course, Chase-Riboud’s daily life is much more exciting than most."---Lauren Moya Ford, Hyperallergic

"I Always Knew is the intimate, profound introduction to a life constantly driven by intelligence, creativity, restless at times, always thoughtful. . . . We cannot help but be amazed by the life of Chase-Riboud. . . . The book is the manifesto of [Chase-Riboud’s] ability to inspire us."---Donatien Grau, The Brooklyn Rail

"Barbara Chase-Riboud has lived the kind of life that could only be portrayed in a movie. Now, the story of her amazing life and art is recounted in [this] new book."---Eugene Holley Jr., Publishers Weekly

"A charming epistolary record of a life of art and discovery, well and fully lived."

Kirkus Reviews

"[In I Always Knew,] Chase-Riboud weaves celebrity encounters, political bombshells, and artistic trends into lively, chatty tales, preserving her experiences of climactic events and her devoted relationship with her witty, often acerbic mother."

Booklist starred review

"A fascinating memoir."---Alexandra Grabbe, Next Avenue