“There are other books that tackle life's hardships, and that might make you cry (as I embarrassingly did at a coffee shop upon turning the last page), but they don't all read as well as Severson's. Am I fawning a bit? Sure. Just pick up a copy of Spoon Fed before your local bookstore runs out." more...
Kim Severson, author of Spoon Fed, answers 20 questions for The Kansas City Star, where she reveals her hidden talents, what dinner she would have at the Ritz,and much more.
“A reliable test of a book for New Yorkers is whether it makes them miss any subway stops. Kim Severson's honest, engaging and funny new food memoir Spoon Fed is so absorbing, I missed my stop on three occasions...Along with some hilarious stories, Severson has created a moving, modern canon of women in food.” more...
Jezebel’s Anna North applauds Kim Severson for triumphing the healing and nurturing powers of food, treating food in a positive manner, in her new memoir Spoon Fed. Plus, CNN’s iReporters share the lessons they’ve learned in the kitchen in a tribute to Kim Severson’s new memoir Spoon Fed.
“I couldn't put it down…Severson's life lessons are never heavy-handed and, in fact, are so vulnerable, I came away renewed to face my own hang-ups, while understanding others'…Severson's own stories carry impact due to the heartfelt candor with which she shares her insecurities and fears, and what she has achieved in facing them.” more...
St. Petersburg Times:“It is a poignant story told with Severson's trademark humor and open-armed love of family and friends...Spoon Fed pays homage to some remarkable women and whether Severson believes it or not, she is one, too.” Epicurious: “Severson succeeds by combining several key qualities I believe make a good memoir: poignancy, vulnerability, revelations (without being TMI), insight (aha! moments), and humor…. I found myself laughing out loud."