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themodvictorian's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
sportsnguyz12's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
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medium-paced
4.5
High on the list of my favorite food is creole and southern cuisine and adding historical ingredients to the mix is the cherry on top (see what I did there)? Michael Twitty is a voice of education, sarcasm, humor, and passion to the culinary arts of the South and the history of where some of the most popular southern recipes come from. This is his truth and the truth of so many others who’s ancestry stems from a horrendous past.
This book was a gem to read!
This book was a gem to read!
hannahpom's review against another edition
5.0
Such a meaningful and eye opening account of African American doorways. I think the way I eat is forever changed by Michael’s words.
meshuganush's review against another edition
challenging
dark
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sad
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5.0
This book was stunning. It was incredibly powerful and at times difficult to read. It took me a long time to work through it, not because I was bored or lost interest, but because of the intensity of the subject and the writing. It is beautifully done, and an important education. This is required reading.
kpagan's review against another edition
adventurous
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4.0
It was very informative and sad. I had trouble at first reading this style of memoir writing that just kind of follows a train of thought format. But I eventually got used to it. Long book, slow sad read, but full of emotion and inspiration. I can't wait to drive along the coast to Savannah and eat some good low country food soon this summer.
lizal33's review
5.0
Simply astonishing, an eye-opening must-read. Leave yourself generous time to read it, there are pages and passages that you’ll want to sit with.
heidihaverkamp's review
4.0
Twitty can wander quite a bit, but if you jump on board and follow, he takes you to some fascinating places, stories, and recipes. A history of enslaved Americans unlike any other - I learned a lot I didn't know. And convinced me of so many ways that the cultures and cuisines of Africa were woven and made a part of American and Southern cooking and culture (Black and White both) by African Americans - I mean, duh. Appreciated that he wove his personal journey throughout as well, from cooking, to DNA testing, to his spiritual journey to Judaism, to his coming out as a gay man.