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A review by audreybethc
The Language of Baklava: A Memoir by Diana Abu-Jaber
5.0
I will re-read this book. This is a great summer read- I know it's cliche but this book just evokes a feeling that I want to return to, and the only proper adjective I can think of is "rich"... in taste and quality context. The family stories are hilarious, the description of life in different places is intriguing, and I literally drooled over the description of food throughout the entire book. I felt transported to Diana's family dinner. This book reinforced the love that I have for my family.
I also had a chance to go to a reading and question and answer discussion with the author. She made me love the book even more, just because she is very true to herself in the writing of the book. She shared many family stories at the reading, and each was just as entertaining as the book. In person, as in the book, she stressed the importance of constantly developing as a person, but not being afraid to be a part of something that will never change.
I also had a chance to go to a reading and question and answer discussion with the author. She made me love the book even more, just because she is very true to herself in the writing of the book. She shared many family stories at the reading, and each was just as entertaining as the book. In person, as in the book, she stressed the importance of constantly developing as a person, but not being afraid to be a part of something that will never change.