A review by tara3117
Eating Heaven by Jennie Shortridge
4.0
So far, this book has been a great read, but has moved a little slowly. It's about a woman in her late thirties - single, overweight freelance writer for a cooking magazine - who suddenly finds herself caring for her "uncle", who is really a close friend of her mother. I think the book is about to get really interesting (I'm on page 146 as I write this) and I can't wait to see what unfolds!
Update: I'm nearly finished and have found a deeper respect for the author's message, although I'm not sure this book speaks to me personally. I have never had the task of being someone's live-in respite care nurse, but I have seen enough people struggle through this that I can relate to the situation. I find myself empathizing with Ellie and getting wrapped up in her story-line over the Uncle Benny story. It's interesting to think about family secrets and the life your parents had before they had you. I can also relate to using food as comfort until even food isn't enough. I actually found myself wishing the author had included the recipes for Ellie's creations!
Update: I'm nearly finished and have found a deeper respect for the author's message, although I'm not sure this book speaks to me personally. I have never had the task of being someone's live-in respite care nurse, but I have seen enough people struggle through this that I can relate to the situation. I find myself empathizing with Ellie and getting wrapped up in her story-line over the Uncle Benny story. It's interesting to think about family secrets and the life your parents had before they had you. I can also relate to using food as comfort until even food isn't enough. I actually found myself wishing the author had included the recipes for Ellie's creations!