Life from Scratch : A Memoir of Food, Family, and Forgiveness (Hardcover)

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Memoirs are one of my favorite non-fiction genres. This memoir is somewhat sad as Sasha's childhood is fraught with loss. I read this book because I heard her speak on a podcast and I thought the book would focus more on her around the world cooking. Even though it was only a small section of the...

from kayanelson

Memoirs are one of my favorite non-fiction genres. This memoir is somewhat sad as Sasha's childhood is fraught with loss. I read this book because I heard her speak on a podcast and I thought the book would focus more on her around the world cooking. Even though it was only a small section of the...

from trinker

This book has inspired me to live differently, heal the past, cook more meals, expand my pallet, and brought me to tears several times. I highly recommend it!

from nyiper

This was an absolutely delightful memoir----Martin has a very appealing way to write---perhaps because she is used to using words to describe the food she is creating but far beyond the recipes is the story of her life so far---and she's still quite young! The book is full of small pieces of wisd...

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Six-word review: Food blogger's autobiographical odyssey of cooking. Extended review: When you publish a hardcover book under the auspices of a distinguished organization such as the National Geographic Society and sell it for $25, you're playing with the big boys. This sort of presentation sets ...