Jessica Fechtor
Auteur van Stir: My Broken Brain and the Meals That Brought Me Home
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schoenbc70 | 8 andere besprekingen | Sep 2, 2023 | This memoir is not especially original, but I have to say I thought it was very nicely edited and a pretty interesting read. Jessica experiences an aneurysm in her brain that wreaks havoc on her life as it requires a lengthy hospital stay and multiple surgeries. As she recovers, she learns more about herself, and finds her inner passion in the kitchen. I am hardly unbiased on this book because you know, it's about food. My favorite. And Jessica is Jewish, so you know there's some cultural familiarity here for me too. It's sort of a memoir/blog/cookbook all rolled into one. In addition, Jessica is smart, and so she draws some deeper conclusions about her experiences. All in all, an easy reading, interesting memoir.… (meer)
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Anita_Pomerantz | 8 andere besprekingen | Mar 23, 2023 | It somehow took me ages to get round to reading this, and I really wish I'd discovered it sooner. Part memoir part recipe/food book - whatever you want to call this, it captivated me from the start.
Fechtor relates the events of a catastrophic medical emergency (an aneurysm) and subsequent complex recovery in a reflective tone which doesn't shy away from the difficult moments, but also doesn't linger on them. Her story, and that of her husband (she flashbacks to earlier stages of their relationship) and family are woven through with gratitude, and an appreciation for the fullness of life she eventually recovered. What I particularly appreciated was the way the recipes fit into and illuminate the narrative - these aren't gimmicky, or fitted in at random points. In writing about her life Fechtor evokes the emotions she, and we, associate with food, so that I wanted to try almost every recipe in the book.
I was pleased that unlike many other American food writers, she included weights as quantities in addition to cups etc, though I do think the UK/European version should have extra notes or explanations for a few ingredients.
I received a digital copy of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.… (meer)
Fechtor relates the events of a catastrophic medical emergency (an aneurysm) and subsequent complex recovery in a reflective tone which doesn't shy away from the difficult moments, but also doesn't linger on them. Her story, and that of her husband (she flashbacks to earlier stages of their relationship) and family are woven through with gratitude, and an appreciation for the fullness of life she eventually recovered. What I particularly appreciated was the way the recipes fit into and illuminate the narrative - these aren't gimmicky, or fitted in at random points. In writing about her life Fechtor evokes the emotions she, and we, associate with food, so that I wanted to try almost every recipe in the book.
I was pleased that unlike many other American food writers, she included weights as quantities in addition to cups etc, though I do think the UK/European version should have extra notes or explanations for a few ingredients.
I received a digital copy of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.… (meer)
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RachelMartin | 8 andere besprekingen | Feb 22, 2017 | Even without the recipes, what a memory Jessica has! The detail in everything she experienced and described gave a full color mental picture to everything she was doing---recipes included! It sounds like a terrible series of medical events to endure but what an amazing husband and family and collection of friends she has!
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nyiper | 8 andere besprekingen | Dec 20, 2016 | Lijsten
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Anyone who has ever struggled with a medical or emotional well-being issue knows that even getting your thoughts in that direction, let alone planning and acting on those plans is incredibly difficult. Fechtor gives us insight into her progress, as if inviting us to share in it.
Finally, I have a real fondness for books that tells a person's story through their food lives (think Ruth Reichl, Mimi Sheraton, the book "Miriam's Kitchen".). Fechtor joins these authors handily. I thank her for the gift she gave me of sustenance, by sharing her favorite recipes and methods, and by sharing her adaptation and growth after a horrible "betrayal" by her body.… (meer)