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From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home by Tembi Locke
42 reviews
amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Infertility, Racism, Xenophobia, Medical content, Grief, and Death of parent
frostbitsky's review against another edition
5.0
I listened to it now because it's also about grief and I am grieving my dad.
Listening to Tembi's experience as her husband was in hospice care and dying of cancer was very emotional. It brought up many similar memories of my dad and I cried, but it also felt like I was not alone.
Besides it helping me to process my grief it was also a wonderful memoir about the traditions, food, family, and culture of Sicily. So much of if was very familiar and it felt like home. I want to go to Sicily.
After listening to the audiobook I borrowed it from the library to reread some parts, read the book club topics, and read an interview with Tembi Locke. The audiobook came with a PDF so I have the receipts downloaded.
This was a difficult book to listen to because I could relate to her descriptions of grief, but it was very cathartic and what I needed to listen to right now.
I may watch the Netflix series at some point but need a bit of a break first from the emotional rollercoaster.
5 out of 5 Taste Buds.
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Cancer
annamay1021's review
3.75
Graphic: Cancer and Death
Moderate: Xenophobia
time4tori2read's review against another edition
5.0
I highly recommend this book to anyone that has loved hard and searched for meaning after losing someone dear to you. If you have recently lost someone to cancer (or another illness), you may want to consider waiting a bit before reading. I read this 6 months after losing my grandfather to cancer, and while I am still grieving, it was not as heavy to read now.
Moderate: Cancer
amandaklap's review against another edition
Graphic: Cancer
smkelly1997's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Racism, Medical content, Grief, and Death of parent
hmetwade's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, and Grief
Minor: Medical content, Car accident, and Pregnancy
theabee's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Cancer, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Racism, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy
jiao_li's review against another edition
4.0
Initially, I anticipated a romantic tale chronicling Tembi Locke's experiences with her husband. I expected her to share poignant stories of nursing and supporting him during his battle with cancer, as is often the case in memoirs. However, I discovered that this book leaned more towards a travelogue. Locke predominantly recounts her adventures in Sicily, painting a vivid picture of its landscapes and cultural heritage.
To be honest, I felt kinda disappointed since I had different expectations. However, the writing was simply phenomenal. It was beautifully crafted and skillfully narrated. Locke's narration effortlessly transports readers to the captivating beauty of Sicily. Rather than evoking sadness like many memoirs do, this book offers a sense of relaxation and serenity, making it a delightful and enjoyable read.
Despite not aligning with my initial expectations, I couldn't help but appreciate the masterful writing and it's captivating narration. It adeptly captures the essence of Sicily, allowing readers to experience its allure and appreciate its loveliness.
Minor: Cancer, Death, and Terminal illness
cnoguera's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent