Erin’s memoir is an open and honest look into her life from her childhood days of working in the family diner with a demanding and domineering father to finding peace and contentment trusting herself in pursuing her dream and healing herself.
The reader has a chance to get to know Erin, her family members, friends, and adversaries well through her vivid descriptions of their actions as they relate to her and others. With all the challenges Erin had to work through, her mother was a constant source of support, whether it be a pregnancy out of wedlock, addition to pills and alcohol, an extremely troubled marriage, or mounting bills. Erin’s mother was always present, while her father distanced himself. Yet, Erin understood her father and appreciated the gift he gave her in helping her find her passion in life, which involved food.
Through the many obstacles and challenges in her life, Erin retained her joy in preparing food as a way of showing love and caring for other people. Nurturing others by preparing not only food but a special eating experience seemed to help center Erin and give her true happiness in life. I felt admiration for Erin in the type of strength she had and the way she persevered.
The reader has a chance to get to know Erin, her family members, friends, and adversaries well through her vivid descriptions of their actions as they relate to her and others. With all the challenges Erin had to work through, her mother was a constant source of support, whether it be a pregnancy out of wedlock, addition to pills and alcohol, an extremely troubled marriage, or mounting bills. Erin’s mother was always present, while her father distanced himself. Yet, Erin understood her father and appreciated the gift he gave her in helping her find her passion in life, which involved food.
Through the many obstacles and challenges in her life, Erin retained her joy in preparing food as a way of showing love and caring for other people. Nurturing others by preparing not only food but a special eating experience seemed to help center Erin and give her true happiness in life. I felt admiration for Erin in the type of strength she had and the way she persevered.