Praise
"I started crying on page one; a few pages later I burst into laughter. This beautifully written book takes readers on an emotional journey that is both heartbreaking and hopeful."
-RUTH REICHL, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Novel
"Bonny Reichert's stunning memoir is proof of the power of hope in the face of epigenetic sorrow, and how the human soul and spirit hew inexorably to healing, sustenance, and life. The need to sustain oneself and one's loved ones is pervasive here, and Reichert's ability to weave together a seamless story about food, love, and withering tragedy is masterful. I was captivated."
-ELISSA ALTMAN, author of Motherland
“How to Share an Egg is a beautiful multilayered memoir taking the reader on a touching journey of discovery. In a world where so many things separate us, Reichert binds us together with a delicately woven braid of family, culture, and food.”
-JANE BERTCH, author of The French Ingredient
“From the very first page, I knew I'd love this book. How to Share an Egg is saturated with love and anguish, every chapter rich with emotion and detail. The warmth and honesty are so engaging, making this book truly captivating. And oh—the food! Each meal is a feast to devour, every bit as much as the prose.”
-LUCY ADLINGTON, New York Times bestselling author of The Dressmakers of Auschwitz
“A mesmerizing memoir. Reichert weaves a rich narrative tapestry that traces her journey toward self-knowledge in luminous prose. Nimble and nourishing, this is not to be missed.”
-PUBLISHERS WEEKLY (starred review)
“Reichert pays homage to her upbringing by focusing the lens on her Holocaust-survivor father…. [Her] curiosity, love, and respect for her father push her to persevere, taking risks in her personal life and career, while he insists she stop to just enjoy ‘a happy life’… This often harrowing but ultimately life-affirming tale of family bonds, food, and love will touch even the most hardened of readers.”