Annotations:
Some of America's best writers recall how food has defined their families, changed their lives, and made them what they are today. Whether by gourmets or gourmands, those blessed with a heritage of taste or those with a white-bread tradition, these essays tell about the spiritual substance of the sustenance in our lives.
Publisher's Remarks:
From Paul Auster on a Provencal onion tart to Lorrie Moore on a Chinese take-out Christmas dinner, these delectable essays by well-known american writers explore the meaning of food in our lives and our culture. With contributions by Julia Alvarez, Madison Smartt Bell, Gish Jen, Bobby Ann Mason, Richard Russo, Lee Smith, and many others.
Product Detail:
Editor: Winegardner, Mark
Publisher: Harvest Books,
Content Language: English
Book,
Paperback: 240 pages
Weight: 0.68 lbs.
Dimensions: L: 8.44 in. x W: 5.7 in. x H: 0.61 in.
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