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Have you ever had a food allergy? Wondered what is it like to
not be able to eat something? The author of The Memory of Bread knows this all
too well. In his memoir, we get taken along for the ride as he recounts the
experiences that led up to him learning about his celiac disease, as well the
journey once it ‘diagnosed’ and where he goes from there. What a considerable
change this amateur beer brewer and bread lover had to endure.
In this book, we get both a story and a lesson. I have a
friend who is gluten free, but I have not experienced myself. In a world where
there is so many foods made with wheat this is hard topic. It is even more
amazing to understand how it impacts the body and the toll it takes when you
cannot process it.
Tasks like going out to eat at a restaurant can be daunting
and underwhelming. Hobbies with friends can be challenged. All in all, we see
the author coping with a lot of things and we get to see a very vulnerable side
to his story.
The appreciated the candor and the honesty of this book. I
loved learning more about something that feels like is becoming more common
place. I love that so many are willing to step up to the challenge and create
food that remains tasty for those who have to be careful about what they
ingest.
If you like food and learning, I would recommend this book
for you. It is a good eye opener and I appreciated the story very much.
Disclaimer: I was
awarded this book as part of the Blogging for Books program. Though I did not pay
for the book, the opinions are strictly my own.
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About In Memory of Bread
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