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Cargando... Francesca's Kitchenpor Peter Pezzelli
   Ninguno Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro.  Bookish59 | Jul 9, 2021 |   What appealed to me about this book was the fact the woman had raised her Italian family in RI-where I live and now that all the kids have grown and moved away. She keeps busy by learning new things from books at the library. She's got her act together-she travels to visit all the kids two times a year and they visit her. Some days it's still not enough-too much silence. The story is depicted in January and it's described exactly how it feels in RI at that time of the year when the big snow storm hits. Love memories myself of the 78 blizzard-the weekend of our marriage, marooned for a whole week with no travel on roads possible. Story also follows Loretta Simmons, the mother of children who want her to actually get out of bed to take them to school.... Francesca needs to find something new to do-to feel useful again. She loves cooking and searches through the local ads for a job. A babysitting job just a few hours til the mother returns from her work at the lawyer's firm for her 2 kids... Loretta dates and Francesca babysits more hours for them. She's got them eating real food and picking up after themselves which makes Loretta feel like she's not a good mother.... Fran's kids have no idea she's been working as she talks to each of the girls weekly with the same stories of shopping at the local grocery and going to get books from the library...when Loretta becomes sick for a week Francesca takes over and even meets one of Loretta's bosses. They get to chat while doing house chores and having tea and Loretta takes an interest in cooking as they clear the skeletons from their closets. They become better friends as time goes on til the kids have a week off and Francesca isn't needed....or is she? Like the religious interventions along the way-really fits in with the whole story. Author Q&A and recipes at the end. Will be looking for more from this author. Like how he describes things, makes you feel like you are there experiencing it for yourself. I received this book from The Kennsington Books in exchange for my honest review (  ) jbarr5 | Apr 29, 2016 | This is the kind of book that I like- a book about people going about their every day lives and trying to do the best they can. It is also a book about people needing to feel useful and use their skills. It is also a book about not being able to be Superwoman and needing help in life. I also liked this book, because it dealt, if a tiny bit superficially, with how people fell when trying to deal with how they feel about not feeling useful or feeling overwelmed. I liked the element of discipline that Francesca brought to her adopted family and I think that Pezzelli accurately described the reaction of the children. I was a little surprised at how the book ended, but the author did open the door for a sequel. jlapac | Aug 14, 2013 | I adored this book. I want a Francesca, even without the hot son. Total escape novel, fantasy for single moms, an easy read, but written with such love. Not one bad character, the story moves gracefully, a book that should come with every house that has a fireplace. I wish real life were this nice. Reminiscent of Mrs. Doubtfire, if Mrs. Doubtfire were an Italian granny and not a creepy ex-husband. (  ) bookwormteri | Mar 23, 2011 |  ) tahcastle | Feb 19, 2011 | sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
No one writes about Italian-American families with the humor, warmth, and heart of Peter Pezzelli. Now, with Francesca's Kitchen, he delivers another winning novel about how much we need the closeness of family--even if we don't know it. Where There's Food, There's Family For years, Francesca Campanile was the queen of her home. Standing in her Rhode Island kitchen, making sauce from sun-ripened tomatoes, dropping in basil from her garden, and adding fresh onion, Francesca dispensed advice as liberally as she did the garlic, arguing nonstop with her son and two daughters. It was wonderful. But now, her children and their children have moved away. And for the widowed Francesca, no longer having a family around to pester, annoy, guide, love, harangue and, of course, cook for, makes her feel useless. Who is she without them? What she needs is another family that needs her, and when she sees Loretta Simmons's ad in the Providence paper for a part-time nanny, she's sure she's found it. All the single mom wants is someone to fill in for a few hours a day. But it's obvious to Francesca that Loretta and her kids need more--a lot more. Loretta's struggling to make ends meet. Every man she brings home is a disaster. And her kids could definitely use some guidance--and a little lasagna, frankly. In these frazzled, disconnected people, Francesca senses a hunger and loneliness as deep as her own. It's time for Francesca to work her magic--if she can--and the best place to start is the kitchen. . . Funny and moving, with a heroine to adore, Francesca's Kitchen is a delicious story about sharing love, life, advice, and, above all, food. Peter Pezzelli was born and raised in Rhode Island. A graduate of Wesleyan University, he lives with his wife, two children and their dog in Rhode Island where, most days, he is busy at work on his next novel. Every Sunday, however, if he's not riding his bike, you'll find him and his family at the dinner table, enjoying a plate of rabes and sausage, or a nice fritatta, or some other favorite Italian dish cooked up by his wife. Praise for the Novels of Peter Pezzelli Every Sunday "A sweet, brave, and funny novel--with a heart as big as the entire state of Rhode Island." --Claire Cook, author of Must Love Dogs Home To Italy A BookSense Pick! "A beautiful novel. . .Peter Pezzelli captures the warmth of Italy--family, friendships, and food--invites us into the world of his wonderful characters, and takes us full circle on a journey of life and love." --Luanne Rice, New York Times bestselling author "Bighearted and wise, Home to Italy is a charming ode to the romance of new beginnings and the Italian gusto for life. Peter Pezzelli's tale of a widower who returns to his childhood town in Abruzzo to rebuild his life, only to be struck by the legendary thunderbolt of love, is a continuous delight."--Louisa Ermelino, author of Joey Dee Gets Wise "With heartwarming touches of humor, Home to Italy reaffirms that life can always be renewed. This is a wonderfully satisfying romance that brings to life the sights, sounds and tastes of Italy." --Romantic Times "A warmhearted novel, perfect for an autumn evening in front of the fire." --Litchfield Enquirer No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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As their nanny, Francesca watches Penny and Will after school. Observing their flippant behavior and the messy state of the house forces Francesca to take action. She slowly changes the Simmons' family's dynamics, their habits, and their attitudes making everyone much happier. She insists the children take on more responsibility for their rooms, clothing, homework assignments rewarding them by cooking delicious dinners and desserts. The Simmons learn to cook and appreciate good food and each other.
Before long, Francesca learns that no good deed goes unrewarded and her life is changed for the good.
Pleasant and smart read.