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From scratch a memoir of love, Sicily, and finding home

"A poignant and transporting cross-cultural love story set against the lush backdrop of the Sicilian countryside, where one woman discovers the healing powers of food and family in her darkest hour"--Jacket.

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Main Author:	Locke, Tembi, 1970- (Author)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Simon & Schuster, 2019.
Edition:	First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Subjects:	Locke, Tembi, > 1970- Locke, Tembi, > 1970- > Travel > Italy > Sicily. Television actors and actresses > United States > Biography. African American actresses > Biography. Widows > United States > Biography. Autobiographies.
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Summary:	"A poignant and transporting cross-cultural love story set against the lush backdrop of the Sicilian countryside, where one woman discovers the healing powers of food and family in her darkest hour"--Jacket.
Item Description:	Includes recipes.
Physical Description:	x, 339 pages ; 22 cm
ISBN:	9781501187650 1501187651 9781501187667 150118766X
Author Notes:	Tembi Locke is a New York Times bestselling author, producer, screenwriter, and actor whose work centers on love, loss, and resilience. Her memoir, From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home , was a Reese's Book Club pick and an instant bestseller, and an Audie Awards and Goodreads Best Books finalist. Tembi cocreated and executive produced the award-nominated and global hit Netflix adaptation of From Scratch . As a nationally recognized speaker and podcast host, her work has received widespread media attention from outlets like The New York Times , NPR, and Essence Magazine . Tembi's work shines a light on life's turning points and the unexpected possibilities that follow moments of change.