“She wanted to read and talk and laugh and watch television and listen to the radio. She wanted to watch the world around her go by, and make up stories in her head about everything she saw...Like a princess in a carriage, surveying her kingdom, preferably one with a magical forest.”
This book delves into the lives of the Middlestein family, focusing on the relationships between parents and children, and the role of food in shaping their identities and relationships. The narrative weaves through generations, revealing the intricate connections and conflicts within the family unit. more
Jami Attenberg is an American author born in 1971. She is known for her unique writing style and profound insights into modern life. Attenberg's works often focus on women's experiences and interpersonal relationships, and her novels and short story collections are highly appreciated by readers. more
“Are we living life, or is life living us?”
“Nadie es tan viejo como para pensar que no pueda vivir un año más. Cicerón (106-43 A.C.)”
“When two wise men are blaming one another, then time has come for you to be the third one.”
“In this life, you can not understand what you do have not lived.”
“There is a lot of unhappiness in this world. Try not to feed it.”