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Tembi Locke
From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home
From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home
- Pages
- 352
- Published
- 2019
- Language
- English
Synopsis
After the sudden death of her husband, an American actress finds solace and a path forward by honoring his memory through food and family in rural Sicily. She navigates grief, cultural differences, and the challenges of single motherhood while learning to cook traditional Sicilian dishes and connecting with her late husband's relatives. This memoir explores love, loss, and the unexpected ways we find home and healing.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a screen adaptation of this book?
The memoir was adapted into an eight-episode limited series for Netflix, which was co-created by the author and her sister, Attica Locke.
How is the book structured?
The narrative is organized around three specific summers the author spent in Sicily with her daughter following the death of her husband.