Brooklyn in Love: A Delicious Memoir of Food, Family, and Finding Yourself
Brooklyn in Love: A Delicious Memoir of Food, Family, and Finding Yourself
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018288
Book • Nonfiction
Brooklyn, New York • 2010s
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Brooklyn in Love: A Delicious Memoir of Food, Family, and Finding Yourself, Amy Thomas explores her journey through marriage and motherhood while discovering the culinary and cultural richness of Brooklyn. The memoir intertwines personal growth with the vibrant food scene, highlighting how Thomas navigates life's changes and her evolving identity amid delectable experiences.
Emotional
Heartwarming
Nostalgic
Informative
Reviews & Readership
321 ratings
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Review Roundup
Brooklyn in Love by Amy Thomas is praised for its engaging narrative and vivid depiction of Brooklyn's culinary scene. Readers appreciate her honest exploration of personal growth and family dynamics. However, some find the memoir's focus inconsistent, with occasional detours that may detract from its central theme. Overall, it's a heartfelt journey worth savoring.
Who Should Read Brooklyn in Love: A Delicious Memoir of Food, Family, and Finding Yourself?
A reader who enjoys Brooklyn in Love appreciates culinary adventures, heartfelt memoirs, urban life stories, and self-discovery themes. Fans of Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love and Ruth Reichl's Garlic and Sapphires would find this book delightful and engaging.
321 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
288
Book • Nonfiction
Brooklyn, New York • 2010s
2018
Adult
18+ years
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