A review by erakow13
Jell-O Girls: A Family History by Allie Rowbottom

5.0

I found this book at a thrift store, so I had absolutely no expectations going in. Easily one of the best memoirs I’ve ever read. The interlacing of research and history, personal anecdotes and family legacy, deep emotional intimacy and societal observations - I loved it so much. Skillfully written and smartly arranged, the stories of Rowbottom’s family juxtaposed with the rich history of Jell-O as a cultural phenomenon was a compelling, heartwrenching, gorgeous read.