A review by akaroo
Climbing the Mango Trees: A Memoir of a Childhood in India by Madhur Jaffrey

5.0

A wonderfully-written memoir of an enchanting, romantic childhood in India. Jaffrey' vivid descriptions of her homeland, "modern, joint-family" life and the ever-present food really make you feel as if you are there. It's the incredible details of this food that I found most appealing; with every mere mention of food, I felt my stomach rumble and my mouth water. I felt like I could taste each spice, each ingredient that she so lovingly, masterfully writes of. Her love of family and wild passion for food cannot be ignored. Simply delightful. 5/5