This book is a funny, honest and vulnerable spiritual memoir that I enjoyed very much. I bookmarked just about every recipe and often felt hungry as I enjoyed this book. I was challenged to try these recipes when I cook for others. I especially want to try the bacon wrapped dates next time I bring an appetizer to a party.
I usually read non fiction very slowly but found myself reading this one quickly as I so enjoyed each essay/chapter. I also found it sometimes easy to pause and reflect as each chapter is a different topic along the same theme of life around the table. Since each chapter is different it was not a problem to set the book down for a couple days and then pick it up and go to the next one without loosing continuity like you can with other books.
Bread & Wine is about hunger, both physical and otherwise, and the connections between the two. One chapter in particular I really connected to is titled Hungry. Shauna writes of always thinking about what her next meal will be. I certainly relate to that as I'm often thinking about what's next and anticipating a good meal.
My other favorite chapters were Feasting and Fasting and Present Over Perfect. I loved the recipes at the end of each chapter and since her husband is gluten free she has many recipes that fit my family.
Bread and Wine is a celebration of food shared, reminding readers of the joy found in a life around the table and I highly recommend it as an easy & enjoyable read.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
