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4.49 AVERAGE
4.49 AVERAGE
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Such a happy, devastating, gorgeous book. Written in the final weeks of Fatima’s life, she (along with her transcriber and her mother) weave together a story of Fatima’s upbringing in Pakistan, her journey through chef-dom (including her time on Chopped and Top Chef), her diagnosis with terminal cancer, and everything in between. I was engrossed and could not put it down. The gripe I usually have with memoirs is the writing itself, but not here - the writing was beautiful. The descriptions of food had me salivating and the recounting of the end of her life had me in tears. If you don’t who Fatima Ali is - read this book and it will feel like you’ve known her forever.
As I started listening to this, I will admit I thought about stopping. Not for any particular reason, but I couldn't remember why I had added it to my list to begin with. I'm so glad I continued listening. Wow. What a BEAUTIFULLY told story. The way the chapters from Fatima and her mom were interwoven, the fantastic descriptions of foods, the descripti emotions... It was really a wonderful book. I was on a walk while listening to the end, and I was nearly sobbing. It provided personal introspection as well. Wow.
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Thank you, Random House, for the gifted book.
Oh my gosh. This book. Everyone should read this deeply affecting book.
About Savor: “A young chef whose dreams were cut short savors every last minute as she explores food and adventure, illness and mortality in this stunning, lyrical memoir and family story that sweeps from Pakistan to New York City and beyond.
"Savor is moving, heartbreaking, and defiantly hopeful."--Mohsin Hamid, New York Times bestselling author of The Last White Man and Exit West
If you watch Top Chef, you may be familiar with Fatima Ali. She was the fan favorite, after all, and her star was on the rise. After the show finished taping, but before it aired, she was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. Her life expectancy was roughly one year, and Fati decided to live it completely on her own terms. She traveled the world as a chef would, sampling every delicacy and cuisine she could. Along for the ride were her cherished loved ones.
Fati’s cancer worsened much more quickly than expected, and her plans to travel ended. She quickly decided she would tell her own story to empower other brown girls who may want to be chefs, sharing her food and culture with the world. Written by Fati, her mother, Farezeh, and with collaborator, Tarajia Morrell, Savor is that story. Fati’s story.
The chapters alternate between past and present with both mother and daughter’s childhoods in Pakistan shared. Traveling from Karachi to the three-star Michelin restaurant in which Fati became a chef, this story encapsulates living life to its fullest. Even though it’s sad because we know Fati’s fate in advance, the tone is hopeful and inspiring. Morrell only had one week to work with Fati, and this beautiful, resonant, and heartrending wonder is the outcome. I especially loved that Fati’s mom also shared her life and daughter with us. For fans of When Breath Becomes Air, but for every reader.
Many of my reviews can also be found on my blog: www.Jennifertarheelreader.com and instagram: www.instagram.com/tarheelreader
Oh my gosh. This book. Everyone should read this deeply affecting book.
About Savor: “A young chef whose dreams were cut short savors every last minute as she explores food and adventure, illness and mortality in this stunning, lyrical memoir and family story that sweeps from Pakistan to New York City and beyond.
"Savor is moving, heartbreaking, and defiantly hopeful."--Mohsin Hamid, New York Times bestselling author of The Last White Man and Exit West
If you watch Top Chef, you may be familiar with Fatima Ali. She was the fan favorite, after all, and her star was on the rise. After the show finished taping, but before it aired, she was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. Her life expectancy was roughly one year, and Fati decided to live it completely on her own terms. She traveled the world as a chef would, sampling every delicacy and cuisine she could. Along for the ride were her cherished loved ones.
Fati’s cancer worsened much more quickly than expected, and her plans to travel ended. She quickly decided she would tell her own story to empower other brown girls who may want to be chefs, sharing her food and culture with the world. Written by Fati, her mother, Farezeh, and with collaborator, Tarajia Morrell, Savor is that story. Fati’s story.
The chapters alternate between past and present with both mother and daughter’s childhoods in Pakistan shared. Traveling from Karachi to the three-star Michelin restaurant in which Fati became a chef, this story encapsulates living life to its fullest. Even though it’s sad because we know Fati’s fate in advance, the tone is hopeful and inspiring. Morrell only had one week to work with Fati, and this beautiful, resonant, and heartrending wonder is the outcome. I especially loved that Fati’s mom also shared her life and daughter with us. For fans of When Breath Becomes Air, but for every reader.
Many of my reviews can also be found on my blog: www.Jennifertarheelreader.com and instagram: www.instagram.com/tarheelreader
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
everyone. should. read. this.
it’s evocative and poignant, simultaneously crushing and uplifting. i cannot say enough good thing
it’s evocative and poignant, simultaneously crushing and uplifting. i cannot say enough good thing
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
six stars. amazing read that has so much hope for changing the world and sharing your background with others and finding who you are.