Our first actual book discussion meeting was a success! We all met at the The Elephant Walk in Cambridge. Over tasty shrimp won ton and spring roll appetizers and a mixture of French and Cambodian entrees, conversation flowed about the merits of Judith Jones' memories in food. While many of us were disappointed that she didn't share more details about her life, there was also much appreciation for how she described (and indeed played a hand in) reshaping American cuisine.
Personally, I hadn't read very many memoirs before, so I didn't really know what to expect. I had thought I would find out more about her motivations for why she choose certain paths; most everything in her life seemed to happen through serendipity and family connections.
Have any more thoughts about the book? Comment away!
The book for our next meeting (Monday, August 25) is The Devil In The White City by Erik Larson. Until then, happy reading!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
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