Eat Joy: Stories & Comfort Food from 31 Celebrated Writers
of Natalie Eve Garrett (Goodreads Author) (Editor)
Description
This collection of intimate essays by some of America's most well-regarded writers explores how food can help us cope in dark timesâwhether it be the loss of a parent, the loneliness of moving to a new country, the heartache of an unexpected breakup, or the fear of coming out. Luscious, full-color illustrations by Meryl Rowin are woven throughout, and accompanying each story is a recipe from the writerâs own kitchen.Lev Grossman explains how he survived on âsweet, sour, spicy, salty, unabashedly glueyâ General Tsoâs tofu after his divorce. Carmen Maria Machado describes learning to care for herself during her confusing young adulthood, beginning with nearly setting her kitchen on fire. Claire Messud tries to understand how her mother gave up dreams of being a lawyer to make âa dressed salad of tiny shrimp and avocado, followed by prune-stuffed pork tenderloin, served with buttered egg noodlesâ for her family. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie remembers a childhood friendâwho later died as a soldier in Nigeriaâwith a pot of fragrant jollof rice. What makes each tale so moving is not only the deeply personal revelations from celebrated writers, but also the compassion and healing behind the story: the taste of hope.
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- Format Hardcover
- Pages 208 pages
- Publisher Black Balloon
- Publication Date October 29th 2019
- First Publication 10/01/19
- Language English
- ISBN 9781936787791
- Edition Not informed
- Category Non-Fiction
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