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A Cook's Story; Remaking a Life from Scratch
by: Erin French
rating: really liked
This is equal parts a celebration of food and how it creates space and respite, and a memoir about overcoming adversity. I did not know any of Erin's story going into this reading, so I was in for a roller coaster ride as I read about the journey she has been on in her life to get to be the successful restauranteur she is. Erin has dealt with many hard circumstances both from external and internal forces, and she lets food and cooking be the thing that pulls her from the darkness each time. I really enjoyed the beautiful descriptions of real life events and the food that make me want to book a table at The Lost Kitchen ASAP! This book is for those who love memoirs about rural life, food, and/or overcoming adversity. The language is relatable and yet still beautiful.
Content Warning: Addiction (Alcohol and Drugs), Animal Death, Suicidal Thoughts, Domestic Abuse, a bit of open door sexual content.
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