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Book 156: Savor: A Chef's Hunger for More by Fatima Ali, Tarajia Morrell
As a Top Chef fan, I had this book pre-ordered on Audible and started it the day it came out. I was invested from the first word.
Synopsis: 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.
Review: The book is told in alternating points of view from Fatima and her mom. Savor is a look at Fatima’s upbringing in Pakistan, much of her early memories centered around food. Food was the way to connect with her father, who was distant and removed from Fatima’s daily life. Food is her way to the US to study at the Culinary Institute of America. It is her way to some celebrity on shows like Chopped and Top Chef. There is trauma in this book as well as grief. Prepare yourself with the tissues. I savored every bit of this book, 5⭐️.
Book 156: Savor: A Chef's Hunger for More by Fatima Ali, Tarajia Morrell
As a Top Chef fan, I had this book pre-ordered on Audible and started it the day it came out. I was invested from the first word.
Synopsis: 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.
Review: The book is told in alternating points of view from Fatima and her mom. Savor is a look at Fatima’s upbringing in Pakistan, much of her early memories centered around food. Food was the way to connect with her father, who was distant and removed from Fatima’s daily life. Food is her way to the US to study at the Culinary Institute of America. It is her way to some celebrity on shows like Chopped and Top Chef. There is trauma in this book as well as grief. Prepare yourself with the tissues. I savored every bit of this book, 5⭐️.
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As a woman that has challenged the norms of her upbringing and as someone who hopes to make the world much better than they were given this book reinvigorated my soul. Fatima’s love of the world inspires me to be better. This book highlights the influence of the mother daughter relationship and demonstrates how the family bond is a muscle you must exercise.
I feel as though I know Fatima now. I don’t think I ever saw her on tv before but I will seek her out now. I wish to absorb all the light she gave to this world.
I feel as though I know Fatima now. I don’t think I ever saw her on tv before but I will seek her out now. I wish to absorb all the light she gave to this world.
Fatima is inspiring, courageous, and incredibly resilient. Her story is filled with triumphs and tribulations. We hear the story from the perspectives of Fatima and her mother, two remarkably able and strong women making a life for themselves. The alternating perspectives provide a well-rounded narrative of difficult situations and the incredible bond between mother and daughter is evident. Fatima's ambition and drive are deeply inspiring and the accomplishments she was able to achieve in her abbreviated lifetime are astounding. The chapters about her health struggles are heart-wrenching, but her lively spirit permeates every painful side effect she had to endure. The love of her family and her own passion for food never wavers.
This book reminded me so much of another memoir focused acutely on Pakistani life and food, [b:Fatty Fatty Boom Boom: A Memoir of Food, Fat, and Family|59892260|Fatty Fatty Boom Boom A Memoir of Food, Fat, and Family|Rabia Chaudry|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1653065920l/59892260._SY75_.jpg|94307446]. In both memoirs, the descriptions of food are vivid and mouth-watering, and the rich cultural context is incredibly compelling. The writing is so well-done, and both Farezeh and Fatima are extraordinarily articulate. [a:Tarajia Morrell|20006650|Tarajia Morrell|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]'s contributions were woven in seamlessly, and the collaboration was done remarkably well.
Fatima is an inspiration and she will be remembered for the exceptional woman she was.
Thanks to NetGalley and Ballantine for my ARC.
This book reminded me so much of another memoir focused acutely on Pakistani life and food, [b:Fatty Fatty Boom Boom: A Memoir of Food, Fat, and Family|59892260|Fatty Fatty Boom Boom A Memoir of Food, Fat, and Family|Rabia Chaudry|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1653065920l/59892260._SY75_.jpg|94307446]. In both memoirs, the descriptions of food are vivid and mouth-watering, and the rich cultural context is incredibly compelling. The writing is so well-done, and both Farezeh and Fatima are extraordinarily articulate. [a:Tarajia Morrell|20006650|Tarajia Morrell|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png]'s contributions were woven in seamlessly, and the collaboration was done remarkably well.
Fatima is an inspiration and she will be remembered for the exceptional woman she was.
Thanks to NetGalley and Ballantine for my ARC.
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Very interesting read. Loved the introduction & switching storylines. Hearing about another culture & food was amazing. Her perseverance, mission & courage after her diagnosis was inspiring. I was absolutely heartbroken reading about her bucket list knowing she would never get to fulfill it. I commend her mother & brother for contributing & finishing this project in the midst of their grief
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Minor: Sexual assault
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