What She Ate: Six Remarkable Women and the Food That Tells Their Stories
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BetaWhat She Ate: Six Remarkable Women and the Food That Tells Their Stories
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017307
Book • Nonfiction
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
What She Ate: Six Remarkable Women and the Food That Tells Their Stories by Laura Shapiro explores the lives of six women, illustrating how their relationships with food reveal unique insights into their personalities and social contexts. Through these culinary narratives, Shapiro examines historical and cultural influences and personal choices that shaped their lives.
Informative
Contemplative
Emotional
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
What She Ate: Six Remarkable Women and the Food That Tells Their Stories is praised for its unique approach to biography through culinary exploration, providing fresh insights into each woman's life. Critics appreciate its engaging narrative style but note inconsistent pacing. Some found it less detailed than expected, seeking deeper historical context. Overall, it's a compelling blend of food and biography.
Who Should Read What She Ate: Six Remarkable Women and the Food That Tells Their Stories?
A reader who enjoys What She Ate would likely appreciate rich historical narratives and biographies intersecting with culinary culture. Fans of Julie & Julia or The Gastronomical Me will find delight in exploring how food shapes personal and societal stories.
307
Book • Nonfiction
2017
Adult
18+ years
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