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From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home by Tembi Locke
20 reviews
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, Grief
Moderate: Cancer, Medical content
Minor: Death of parent
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Death of parent
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
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Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, Death of parent
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
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Moderate: Death, Grief
Minor: Terminal illness, Alcohol
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
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Graphic: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Grief
Minor: Medical content, Car accident, Pregnancy
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Grief
Moderate: Racism, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy
emotional
informative
relaxing
slow-paced
I find myself drawn to memoirs these days. Since the audiobook was written and narrated by an actress, this book immediately captured my interest.
Initially, I anticipated a romantic tale chronicling Tembi Locke's experiences with her husband. I expected her to share poignant stories of nursing and supporting him during his battle with cancer, as is often the case in memoirs. However, I discovered that this book leaned more towards a travelogue. Locke predominantly recounts her adventures in Sicily, painting a vivid picture of its landscapes and cultural heritage.
To be honest, I felt kinda disappointed since I had different expectations. However, the writing was simply phenomenal. It was beautifully crafted and skillfully narrated. Locke's narration effortlessly transports readers to the captivating beauty of Sicily. Rather than evoking sadness like many memoirs do, this book offers a sense of relaxation and serenity, making it a delightful and enjoyable read.
Despite not aligning with my initial expectations, I couldn't help but appreciate the masterful writing and it's captivating narration. It adeptly captures the essence of Sicily, allowing readers to experience its allure and appreciate its loveliness.
Initially, I anticipated a romantic tale chronicling Tembi Locke's experiences with her husband. I expected her to share poignant stories of nursing and supporting him during his battle with cancer, as is often the case in memoirs. However, I discovered that this book leaned more towards a travelogue. Locke predominantly recounts her adventures in Sicily, painting a vivid picture of its landscapes and cultural heritage.
To be honest, I felt kinda disappointed since I had different expectations. However, the writing was simply phenomenal. It was beautifully crafted and skillfully narrated. Locke's narration effortlessly transports readers to the captivating beauty of Sicily. Rather than evoking sadness like many memoirs do, this book offers a sense of relaxation and serenity, making it a delightful and enjoyable read.
Despite not aligning with my initial expectations, I couldn't help but appreciate the masterful writing and it's captivating narration. It adeptly captures the essence of Sicily, allowing readers to experience its allure and appreciate its loveliness.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
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Graphic: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
I opted to read (actually listen to) this memoir rather than watch the Netflix series. Many of my friends said that watching the series emotionally wrecked them, and I can absolutely see why. Tembi Locke beautifully wove love, loss and grief together with good food, hope and strengthened family bonds. I was not expecting to tear up listening to this audiobook!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Terminal illness