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Book Synopsis: Finalist for the 2021 National Book Award for NonfictionWinner of the 2022 Asian/Pacific American Award in LiteratureA TIME and NPR Best Book of the Year in 2021This evocative memoir of food and family history is "somehow both mouthwatering and heartbreaking... [and] a potent personal history" (Shelf Awareness).
Grace M. Cho grew up as the daughter of a white American merchant marine and the Korean bar hostess he met abroad. They were one of few immigrants in a xenophobic small town during the Cold War, where identity was politicized by everyday details—language, cultural references, memories, and food. When Grace was fifteen, her dynamic mother experienced the onset of schizophrenia, a condition that would continue and evolve for the rest of her life.
Part food memoir, part sociological investigation, Tastes Like War is a hybrid text about a daughter’s search through intimate and global history for the roots of her mother’s schizophrenia. In her mother’s final years, Grace learned to cook dishes from her parent’s childhood in order to invite the past into the present, and to hold space for her mother’s multiple voices at the table. And through careful listening over these shared meals, Grace discovered not only the things that broke the brilliant, complicated woman who raised her—but also the things that kept her alive.“An exquisite commemoration and a potent reclamation.” —Booklist (starred review)“A wrenching, powerful account of the long-term effects of the immigrant experience.” —Kirkus Reviews
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Looking for a stirring and captivating book to add to your collection? Look no further than "Tastes Like War: A Memoir." This remarkable memoir has been recognized as a finalist for the prestigious 2021 National Book Award for Nonfiction and has won the esteemed 2022 Asian/Pacific American Award in Literature. It has also been named a TIME and NPR Best Book of the Year in 2021, solidifying its place as a must-read.
Explore the riveting story of Grace M. Cho, who grew up as the daughter of a white American merchant marine and a Korean bar hostess. Set against the backdrop of a xenophobic small town during the height of the Cold War, "Tastes Like War" delves into the complexities of identity, as it was politicized through language, cultural references, memories, and food. The author's mother's onset of schizophrenia adds an even deeper layer to this already compelling narrative.
More than just a memoir, "Tastes Like War" is a captivating blend of personal history and sociological investigation. It takes the reader on a profound journey as the author searches through intimate and global history to uncover the roots of her mother's schizophrenia. Through the act of cooking dishes from her parents' childhood, Grace learns to bring the past into the present, creating a space where her mother's multiple voices can be heard. It is through these shared meals and attentive listening that remarkable discoveries are made about the woman who raised her.
If you're searching for a book that seamlessly combines heartbreak, resilience, and a deep exploration of the immigrant experience, "Tastes Like War" is the perfect choice. It has received glowing review from industry experts, with Booklist describing it as an "exquisite commemoration and a potent reclamation," and Kirkus Reviews praising it as a "wrenching, powerful account of the long-term effects of the immigrant experience."
Don't miss out on this remarkable book that has captivated readers and critics alike. Experience the emotional power of "Tastes Like War: A Memoir" for yourself and uncover the incredible depth and resilience within its pages.
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