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From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home by Tembi Locke
41 reviews
annamay1021's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Cancer
Moderate: Xenophobia
amanda884's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Grief
Minor: Alcohol and Terminal illness
smkelly1997's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Tembi is a beautiful writer. She is obviously a creative at heart. I struggle with eating this book. It felt rude and impersonal to rate someone’s healing journey. I only chose a four because I felt more could have been conveyed to bring me in. But again that is a personal opinion. I cannot wait to try the recipes in the back.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Grief, Racism, Death of parent, Medical content, and Death
hmetwade's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Grief, and Terminal illness
Minor: Medical content, Car accident, and Pregnancy
theabee's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Cancer
Moderate: Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Racism, and Toxic relationship
jiao_li's review against another edition
emotional
informative
relaxing
slow-paced
4.0
I find myself drawn to memoirs these days. Since the audiobook was written and narrated by an actress, this book immediately captured my interest.
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Cancer, and Terminal illness
cnoguera's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Grief, and Terminal illness
3littlewordz's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
I opted to read (actually listen to) this memoir rather than watch the Netflix series. Many of my friends said that watching the series emotionally wrecked them, and I can absolutely see why. Tembi Locke beautifully wove love, loss and grief together with good food, hope and strengthened family bonds. I was not expecting to tear up listening to this audiobook!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Medical content, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death
rachelkreadsbookz's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Terminal illness
demilya's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
A story of enduring love, unimaginable grief, and a way through it all. Tembi really capture what it means to love somebody through sickness and health; through the ups and downs. It’s a book on forgiveness because the way Saro’s parents were toward her, being Black and also foreign to them, was something I was but wasn’t prepared for. The way Tembi’s family embraced him from jump was so amazing! I just knew Black people don’t play that! But the reconciliation was beautiful once Zoela came into the picture! The strength of Nonna!
I have yet to watch the series because I wanted to witness Tembi’s world for myself, from her mouth then watch the series. I think what stick out to me the most was the care she gave, but what Saro gave her to first. He was standing in the pouring rain while she slept! If I don’t have a love like that, just keep it! A beautiful tribute to a love that knew intimately races, culture, loss, grief, strife, and food! I have to try the recipes.
I have yet to watch the series because I wanted to witness Tembi’s world for myself, from her mouth then watch the series. I think what stick out to me the most was the care she gave, but what Saro gave her to first. He was standing in the pouring rain while she slept! If I don’t have a love like that, just keep it! A beautiful tribute to a love that knew intimately races, culture, loss, grief, strife, and food! I have to try the recipes.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Death