Description
Discover the captivating world of food with 'Eating With My Mouth Open', an exceptional piece of food writing that transcends traditional culinary literature. Authored by Sam van Zweden, this brand-new book takes you on an intimate journey exploring the intersection of food, memory, and cultural identity. Engage with the narratives that highlight body positivity and dissect the pervasive flaws of wellness culture, all while celebrating the joys of culinary heritage and familial connections.
As you delve into 'Eating With My Mouth Open', you will uncover the real essence of nourishment within the contemporary food system, which often feels broken. Van Zweden fearlessly addresses deep-seated issues including mental health, body image, and the significance of well-being, offering a refreshing perspective that champions empowering and constructive body politics.
Crafted with breathtaking prose, this book is a rich tapestry of insights, balancing light and shadow with grace. Marvel at the exquisite reviews praising this notable work—"A nourishing voice in Australian nonfiction" and an emotional ode to food’s ability to tell our stories. It’s a feast for both the appetite and the spirit.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742236988
Year: 2021
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742236988
Year: 2021
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
'To eat is to build upon our collective story. We use food to say, again and again, who we are.'
Eating with My Mouth Openis food writing like you've never seen before: honest, bold, and exceptionally tasty. Sam van Zweden's personal and cultural exploration of food, memory, and hunger revels in body positivity, dissects wellness culture and all its flaws, and shares the joys of being part of a family of chefs.
Celebrating food and all the bodies it nurtures,Eating with My Mouth Openconsiders the true meaning of nourishment within the broken food system we live in. Not holding back from difficult conversations about mental illness, weight, and wellbeing, Sam van Zweden advocates for body politics that are empowering, productive, and meaningful.
'This is writing as sustenance. The book's moments of deep insight and intimacy, all its quiet revolutions, are answerable – as is the case with the most enduring nonfiction – to two gods only: truth and nurture.' — Maria Tumarkin, author of Axiomatic
'Eating with My Mouth Open feels like being gifted the most glorious odd-box from the Farmers' Market: inside are delicious, unnamable fruits and shining vegetables. Van Zweden's writing is at once both nourishing and thorny, generous and eclectic, sumptuous and piquant. This book marks the arrival of a fresh voice in Australian nonfiction.' — Rebecca Giggs, author of Fathoms: The world in the whale
'Amazingly attuned to those tender points where food tangle
As you delve into 'Eating With My Mouth Open', you will uncover the real essence of nourishment within the contemporary food system, which often feels broken. Van Zweden fearlessly addresses deep-seated issues including mental health, body image, and the significance of well-being, offering a refreshing perspective that champions empowering and constructive body politics.
Crafted with breathtaking prose, this book is a rich tapestry of insights, balancing light and shadow with grace. Marvel at the exquisite reviews praising this notable work—"A nourishing voice in Australian nonfiction" and an emotional ode to food’s ability to tell our stories. It’s a feast for both the appetite and the spirit.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742236988
Year: 2021
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742236988
Year: 2021
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
'To eat is to build upon our collective story. We use food to say, again and again, who we are.'
Eating with My Mouth Openis food writing like you've never seen before: honest, bold, and exceptionally tasty. Sam van Zweden's personal and cultural exploration of food, memory, and hunger revels in body positivity, dissects wellness culture and all its flaws, and shares the joys of being part of a family of chefs.
Celebrating food and all the bodies it nurtures,Eating with My Mouth Openconsiders the true meaning of nourishment within the broken food system we live in. Not holding back from difficult conversations about mental illness, weight, and wellbeing, Sam van Zweden advocates for body politics that are empowering, productive, and meaningful.
'This is writing as sustenance. The book's moments of deep insight and intimacy, all its quiet revolutions, are answerable – as is the case with the most enduring nonfiction – to two gods only: truth and nurture.' — Maria Tumarkin, author of Axiomatic
'Eating with My Mouth Open feels like being gifted the most glorious odd-box from the Farmers' Market: inside are delicious, unnamable fruits and shining vegetables. Van Zweden's writing is at once both nourishing and thorny, generous and eclectic, sumptuous and piquant. This book marks the arrival of a fresh voice in Australian nonfiction.' — Rebecca Giggs, author of Fathoms: The world in the whale
'Amazingly attuned to those tender points where food tangle