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Day of Honey: A Memoir of Food, Love, and War,Used
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Now in paperback, the powerful memoir that The New York Times described as filled with adrenalized scenesCiezadlo is the kind of thinker who listens as well as she writes.Her sentences make a smart, wiredup sound on the page. Readers will be lucky to find her.American Book Award WinnerWinner of Books for a Better Life Award (First Book)James Beard Foundation Award NomineeBNN Discover Awards, second place nonfictionIN THE FALL OF 2003, AS IRAQ DESCENDED INTO CIVIL WAR, Annia Ciezadlo spent her honeymoon in Baghdad. For the next six years, she lived in Baghdad and Beirut, where she dodged bullets during sectarian street battles, chronicled the Arab worlds first peaceful revolution, and watched Hezbollah commandos invade her Beirut neighborhood. Throughout all of it, she broke bread with Sunnis and Shiites, warlords and refugees, matriarchs and mullahs. Day of Honey is her story of the hunger for food and friendship during wartimea communion that feeds the soul as much as the body.In lush, fiercely intelligent prose, Ciezadlo uses food and the rituals of eating to uncover a vibrant Middle East most Americans never see. We get to know people like Roaa, a young Kurdish woman whose world shrinks under occupation to her own kitchen walls; Abu Rifaat, a Baghdad book lover who spends his days eavesdropping in the ancient citys legendary cafs; and the unforgettable Umm Hassane, Ciezadlos sardonic Lebanese motherinlaw, who teaches her to cook rare family recipes (included in a mouthwatering appendix of Middle Eastern comfort food). From dinner in downtown Beirut to underground book clubs in Baghdad, Day of Honey is a profound exploration of everyday survivala moving testament to the power of love and generosity to transcend the misery of war.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Day of Honey: A Memoir of Food, Love, and War' about? A: The memoir by Annia Ciezadlo explores life in the Middle East during times of war, focusing on the intersection of food, culture, and personal experiences.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Day of Honey'? A: The author of 'Day of Honey' is Annia Ciezadlo.
- Q: How many pages does 'Day of Honey' have? A: 'Day of Honey' has a total of 416 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Day of Honey'? A: 'Day of Honey' was published on February 14, 2012.
- Q: Is 'Day of Honey' available in different formats? A: Yes, 'Day of Honey' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Day of Honey'? A: 'Day of Honey' explores themes of survival, love, and the cultural significance of food in wartime.
- Q: Are there recipes included in 'Day of Honey'? A: Yes, 'Day of Honey' includes an appendix with family recipes of Middle Eastern comfort food.
- Q: What writing style does Annia Ciezadlo use in 'Day of Honey'? A: Annia Ciezadlo employs lush and intelligent prose to convey her experiences and observations.
- Q: Is 'Day of Honey' suitable for readers interested in Middle Eastern culture? A: Yes, 'Day of Honey' offers an intimate exploration of Middle Eastern culture through the lens of food and personal stories.
- Q: What can readers expect from 'Day of Honey' in terms of its narrative? A: Readers can expect a powerful and engaging narrative that combines history, personal anecdotes, and culinary insights.