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"Desde que Emoni Santiago se quedo? embarazada durante el segundo an?o de instituto, su vida se ha reducido a tomar decisiones difi?ciles y hacer lo mejor posible para su hija y para su abuela. Pero el u?nico lugar en el que puede olvidarse de todo es en la cocina: alli? permite que sus manos le digan que? cocinar, sigue su intuicio?n y agrega una pequen?a pizca de magia en cada receta, lo que convierte su comida en una maravilla absoluta. Aunque siempre ha son?ado con trabajar en una cocina despue?s de su graduacio?n, Emoni sabe que no vale la pena perseguir lo inalcanzable. Y aunque ha creado muchas reglas para su vida -y para la de los dema?s, aunque se niegue a seguirlas-, una vez que empieza a cocinar, la u?nica opcio?n es dejar fluir su talento. De la autora de Poet X, novela ganadora del National Book Award, llega una deslumbrante historia sobre una chica talentosa, orgullosa, y un viaje que hara? que su magia continu?e brillando."--
"Ever since she got pregnant freshman year, Emoni Santiago's life has been about making the tough decisions--doing what has to be done for her daughter and her abuela. The one place she can let all that go is in the kitchen, where she adds a little something magical to everything she cooks, turning her food into straight-up goodness. Even though she dreams of working as a chef after she graduates, Emoni knows that it's not worth her time to pursue the impossible. Yet despite the rules she thinks she has to play by, once Emoni starts cooking, her only choice is to let her talent break free."--… (más)
Entering her senior year of high school has Emoni questioning what she wants to do in terms of college and career choices, while trying to balance her already full schedule of schoolwork, part-time job, and motherhood to a 2-year-old child. Besides her family, the one thing she is most passionate about is cooking -- but can she realistically make that into anything more than a hobby?
You know you are getting into a good book when it starts with a recipe. This book has many threads to follow, from Emoni's strained relationship with her largely absent dad to her conflicted feelings about the potential for future romantic relationships to her desire to make an unforgettable meal for her queer best friend's anniversary with a partner to her concern about her grandmother's health, to name just a few. But the book generally keeps these multiple plotlines all contained without unraveling everywhere. Instead it feels like a realistic story where a teen has multiple aspects to her history and personality. The story is also able to tackle some substantial topics throughout all of this, including racial identity, community organizing, the long-lasting ramifications of colonization, and more.
There were a few times towards the middle/end of the book where it felt a little drawn out and simply re-treading thematic waters (e.g., flashing back again to Emoni's experiences while pregnant; Emoni's abuela once more saying how she has to be a person outside of her family obligations.) but overall the book reads quickly as the reader is invested in Emoni's story and wondering what she will do next. It does end optimistically with some arguably too-easy fixes, but it's not exactly a fairy tale ending either. You are aware that Emoni still has more work to do to reach her goals, and you almost wish you could spend some more time with her, her family, her friends, and her classmates/teachers to see what everyone does next.
The audiobook version is read by the author, who adds a layer of authenticity in her narration of the story, as though you are really hearing from Emoni herself, despite her being a fictional character. ( )
Teenaged mother living in Philly and trying to navigate life on the brink of full adulthood. She has a talent for cooking and that’s the crux of the story. Appreciated all the Philadelphia tidbits.
From book subscription service. Also, it’s a physically beautiful book, covered in illustrations of bright tropical fruits. ( )
I really enjoyed this read. I found it be such a fun read and it is so rare to see a teen mom as lead. The writing style was fast pace to read. I also thought this book tackled so many self discovery elements that really captured me. The romance was a fun part but def not the focus! I also really loved the realtionship she had with her daughter but also her grandmother. It was such a fast pace read. I also really loved the arts and travel element. I also loved the way this book was structured. I also really enjoyed the focus on cooking. It was super fun read!! Would def read more by this author in the future! ( )
I really enjoyed this read. I found it be such a fun read and it is so rare to see a teen mom as lead. The writing style was fast pace to read. I also thought this book tackled so many self discovery elements that really captured me. The romance was a fun part but def not the focus! I also really loved the realtionship she had with her daughter but also her grandmother. It was such a fast pace read. I also really loved the arts and travel element. I also loved the way this book was structured. I also really enjoyed the focus on cooking. It was super fun read!! Would def read more by this author in the future! ( )
Información procedente del conocimiento común inglés.Edita para encontrar en tu idioma.
For the women in my family, who have gathered me when I needed gathering and given me a launchpad when I needed to dream.
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Información procedente del conocimiento común inglés.Edita para encontrar en tu idioma.
Babygirl doesn't even cry when I suck my teeth and undo her braid for the fourth time.
Citas
Información procedente del conocimiento común inglés.Edita para encontrar en tu idioma.
Black Like Me: I've lived my whole life having people question what race I am. In Fairhill [Philadelphia], we are mostly Spanish-speaking Caribbeans and Philly-raised Black Americans with roots in the South. (p. 68)
This stuff is complicated. But it's like I'm some long-division problem folks keep wanting to parcel into pieces, and they don't hear me when I say: I don't reduce, homies. The whole of me is whole. (p. 70)
Catharsis: I don't know much about pathogens and storing sugar, but damn if I don't know how to cook good food that makes people hungry for more, that makes people remember food is meant to feed more than an empty belly. It's also meant to nourish your heart. And that's one thing you won't ever learn from no textbook. (p. 93)
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Información procedente del conocimiento común inglés.Edita para encontrar en tu idioma.
"Desde que Emoni Santiago se quedo? embarazada durante el segundo an?o de instituto, su vida se ha reducido a tomar decisiones difi?ciles y hacer lo mejor posible para su hija y para su abuela. Pero el u?nico lugar en el que puede olvidarse de todo es en la cocina: alli? permite que sus manos le digan que? cocinar, sigue su intuicio?n y agrega una pequen?a pizca de magia en cada receta, lo que convierte su comida en una maravilla absoluta. Aunque siempre ha son?ado con trabajar en una cocina despue?s de su graduacio?n, Emoni sabe que no vale la pena perseguir lo inalcanzable. Y aunque ha creado muchas reglas para su vida -y para la de los dema?s, aunque se niegue a seguirlas-, una vez que empieza a cocinar, la u?nica opcio?n es dejar fluir su talento. De la autora de Poet X, novela ganadora del National Book Award, llega una deslumbrante historia sobre una chica talentosa, orgullosa, y un viaje que hara? que su magia continu?e brillando."--
"Ever since she got pregnant freshman year, Emoni Santiago's life has been about making the tough decisions--doing what has to be done for her daughter and her abuela. The one place she can let all that go is in the kitchen, where she adds a little something magical to everything she cooks, turning her food into straight-up goodness. Even though she dreams of working as a chef after she graduates, Emoni knows that it's not worth her time to pursue the impossible. Yet despite the rules she thinks she has to play by, once Emoni starts cooking, her only choice is to let her talent break free."--
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You know you are getting into a good book when it starts with a recipe. This book has many threads to follow, from Emoni's strained relationship with her largely absent dad to her conflicted feelings about the potential for future romantic relationships to her desire to make an unforgettable meal for her queer best friend's anniversary with a partner to her concern about her grandmother's health, to name just a few. But the book generally keeps these multiple plotlines all contained without unraveling everywhere. Instead it feels like a realistic story where a teen has multiple aspects to her history and personality. The story is also able to tackle some substantial topics throughout all of this, including racial identity, community organizing, the long-lasting ramifications of colonization, and more.
There were a few times towards the middle/end of the book where it felt a little drawn out and simply re-treading thematic waters (e.g., flashing back again to Emoni's experiences while pregnant; Emoni's abuela once more saying how she has to be a person outside of her family obligations.) but overall the book reads quickly as the reader is invested in Emoni's story and wondering what she will do next. It does end optimistically with some arguably too-easy fixes, but it's not exactly a fairy tale ending either. You are aware that Emoni still has more work to do to reach her goals, and you almost wish you could spend some more time with her, her family, her friends, and her classmates/teachers to see what everyone does next.
The audiobook version is read by the author, who adds a layer of authenticity in her narration of the story, as though you are really hearing from Emoni herself, despite her being a fictional character. (