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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars very engaging
I really enjoyed reading this book - even though I will probably never try the recipes. I read the whole book through in one sitting (although, to be truthful, it's a small book.) Besides being an interesting memoir of the author's childhood in Egypt during WWII, in a wealthy Jewish family, it's also an honest account of her alienation from her mother, which really...
Published on February 1, 2006 by Hortensia

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3.0 out of 5 stars Apricots on the Nile
Not as good a story as some other cooking memoirs I've read, kind of sad. Fair recipes
Published on May 17, 2009 by Kitchen Diva


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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars very engaging, February 1, 2006
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I really enjoyed reading this book - even though I will probably never try the recipes. I read the whole book through in one sitting (although, to be truthful, it's a small book.) Besides being an interesting memoir of the author's childhood in Egypt during WWII, in a wealthy Jewish family, it's also an honest account of her alienation from her mother, which really spoke to me. The author is a good writer, which makes the book easy and rewarding to read.
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7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Love It!, March 8, 2007
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This was one of my favorite all-time books. I purchased one as a gift for my sister also. I love to read about other cultures, and this was an enjoyable read.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Apricots on the Nile, May 17, 2009
Not as good a story as some other cooking memoirs I've read, kind of sad. Fair recipes
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