When Patricia, “the naïve American” meets Gregori, “the gorgeous Greek”, her Sicilian-born father takes spectacularly extreme measures to try to stop her from marrying him. This is just one of many wrong reasons why Patricia is all the more determined to do so. She even moves with Gregori to Greece, where he insists he must be in order to be happy. Once there, she discovers that though she might not save her marriage, she just might save herself. With vivid descriptions of life in beautiful, modern-day Greece, this memoir is both a tasty treat and an exhilarating sail on the Hellenic seas through xenophobia, dysfunctional family units, religious ravings, obsessive protocols, political disorder, European football, and fabulous food. As the Italians say, Buon Appetito! (Good Appetite!) As the Greeks say, Kalo Taxidi! (Good Voyage!)
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Harlot's Sauce teems with terrific supporting players and the kind of crisp details which make the narrative pop off the page." --Christian Toto, Donne Tempo
"She became the girlfriend you cheer on, cry with, and just plain enjoy. She's brave, she's very funny, and she's written what is destined to become a best seller." --Patti Heiser, 50fabulous.com
"...Delicious..." --Marin Independent Journal
"Witty, human, readable..." --bitchbuzz.com
"She became the girlfriend you cheer on, cry with, and just plain enjoy. She's brave, she's very funny, and she's written what is destined to become a best seller." --Patti Heiser, 50fabulous.com
"...Delicious..." --Marin Independent Journal
"Witty, human, readable..." --bitchbuzz.com
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" An Under the Tuscan Sun meets My Big Fat Greek Wedding!" --- Jo O'Neill
"A compulsively readable, cross-cultural memoir...Patricia V. Davis has written a candid story that is both hilarious and heartbreaking, about a woman who discovers who she is and her true potential." ---Wendy Nelson Tokunaga, author of Love in Translation and Midori by Moonlight
"A compulsively readable, cross-cultural memoir...Patricia V. Davis has written a candid story that is both hilarious and heartbreaking, about a woman who discovers who she is and her true potential." ---Wendy Nelson Tokunaga, author of Love in Translation and Midori by Moonlight
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By grrrace
Format:Paperback
I'm not sure if it's because I (internet)know her so I was slightly biased or if I 100% truly just LOVED the book, but if I didn't have an active 2-year old, I would've read it all in one shot, never putting it down. I don't think it's because I'm biased though, because I've read some friends' (and acquaintances') works and they just weren't as interesting or as good.
There were things that I just couldn't relate to: living in a different country, superstitions, and certain family dynamics that just didn't exist in my home. But there were also so many things that I COULD relate to (originally from NY, second generation American, in a not-so-good relationship) and it just goes to show you that no matter where you're from, how old you are, or what your beliefs, there are commonalities with everyone.
This book is funny and sweet... and even in the parts when things are not looking so good, she has a way of expressing herself so it's not so sad and that you know that the best times are still yet to come. You never feel sad for the heroine. The book is filled with hope, love, humor and hard work.
I also really enjoyed reading about Greece. It's one of the few places in the world that I would love to visit but have not had the chance to yet.
The only actual complaint I have really is that the end felt slightly rushed and I'm sure that it's probably because of book length constraints, but I really could've read more. So, I guess it's less of a complaint and more of request for a sequel.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone.
There were things that I just couldn't relate to: living in a different country, superstitions, and certain family dynamics that just didn't exist in my home. But there were also so many things that I COULD relate to (originally from NY, second generation American, in a not-so-good relationship) and it just goes to show you that no matter where you're from, how old you are, or what your beliefs, there are commonalities with everyone.
This book is funny and sweet... and even in the parts when things are not looking so good, she has a way of expressing herself so it's not so sad and that you know that the best times are still yet to come. You never feel sad for the heroine. The book is filled with hope, love, humor and hard work.
I also really enjoyed reading about Greece. It's one of the few places in the world that I would love to visit but have not had the chance to yet.
The only actual complaint I have really is that the end felt slightly rushed and I'm sure that it's probably because of book length constraints, but I really could've read more. So, I guess it's less of a complaint and more of request for a sequel.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
For every woman who has ever dated a loser...and every woman who hasn't too.
September 13, 2010
Format:Paperback
For any woman who has backed the wrong horse in the romance stakes, this book will remind you that you're not alone. For every woman who hasn't, this book will remind you how lucky you are!
Harlot's Sauce is a portrait of an Italian-American girl who ends up in Greece, married into a traditional Greek family. Often touching,sometimes sad, frequently hilarious and always honest it's a refreshing change from all the relentlessly predictable chick lit that's floating about now. The 'hero' has habits that make you wish you could shake him by the scruff of the neck and the 'heroine' has an unfortunate encounter with Greek liquor. This is one of the most engaging books I've ever read although I did end up shouting at some of the characters which led to my other half giving me a wide berth until I'd finished it...
In short, this book is a must-read so go on, what are you waiting for??
Harlot's Sauce is a portrait of an Italian-American girl who ends up in Greece, married into a traditional Greek family. Often touching,sometimes sad, frequently hilarious and always honest it's a refreshing change from all the relentlessly predictable chick lit that's floating about now. The 'hero' has habits that make you wish you could shake him by the scruff of the neck and the 'heroine' has an unfortunate encounter with Greek liquor. This is one of the most engaging books I've ever read although I did end up shouting at some of the characters which led to my other half giving me a wide berth until I'd finished it...
In short, this book is a must-read so go on, what are you waiting for??
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By C. Quinn
Format:Paperback
This wonderful memoir justifies the expression "don't judge a book by it's cover". Though released through a small press, Davis' book is as professionally written (if not formatted) as any I've ever read. Witty and self-deprecrating, Davis takes us through two decades of life as an Italian-American woman married to a Greek for all the wrong reasons. Though her naivete is sometimes painful, Davis is ruthlessly honest about the mistakes she made and why she made them. Readers will admire her determination to make her marriage work- she did after all move halfway around the world to try to find happiness for her family!
As an Irish-American, I could appreciate many of the facets of growing up a "Hyphen" (especially the Catholic guilt!), and think this memoir will speak to anyone who appreciated My Big Fat Greek Wedding. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and plan to pass it along to friends. My only quibble is that the ending felt rushed after all the buildup- I would have liked an additional chapter to cover "where is she now". All in all a highly recommended 4 stars.
As an Irish-American, I could appreciate many of the facets of growing up a "Hyphen" (especially the Catholic guilt!), and think this memoir will speak to anyone who appreciated My Big Fat Greek Wedding. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and plan to pass it along to friends. My only quibble is that the ending felt rushed after all the buildup- I would have liked an additional chapter to cover "where is she now". All in all a highly recommended 4 stars.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Harlot's Sauce, a memorable memoir!
Harlot's Sauce was entertaining in every way possible for this second generation Italian (Sicilian) American. Read more
Published 3 months ago by SherFL
5.0 out of 5 stars
Charming
Good reading for those like myself who loved Greece. Brought back many fond and delicious memories. Furthermore the characters were engaging however stereotypical.
Published 5 months ago by Gerri Abelson
5.0 out of 5 stars
An engaging memoir
I read the book with great pleasure. The author tells the story of how she fell in love with Greece -- or, to be more precise, with her idea of it -- then with a man of Greek... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Pulcetta
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Read!
I had been wanting to read this book for a while, and once I began reading it, I couldn't put it down. Read more
Published 18 months ago by A. Miller
1.0 out of 5 stars
Beware of Greeks....
How and why this book has received so many five and four star reviews is beyond me. I bought the book because of the good ratings and it turned out to be such a struggle to even... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Swissmiss
5.0 out of 5 stars
Humor to cover the pain
If I were to describe Patricia in one word it would be: determined. Patricia has a determination to succeed in whatever she attempts. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Linda C. McCabe
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well-seasoned Sauce
HARLOT'S SAUCE, a memoir by Patricia Volonakis Davis, is most definitely a love story, albeit an unusual one. Read more
Published on March 30, 2011 by Susan Z. Bono
5.0 out of 5 stars
Harlot's Sauce, a Life Condiment
I met Patricia Volonakis Davis at a meeting of the South Bay Branch of the California Writers Club where she was presenting an hour's talk on the process she used in creating this... Read more
Published on February 9, 2011 by David LaRoche
4.0 out of 5 stars
Assumptions, be damned!
HARLOT'S SAUCE: A Memoir of Food, Family, Love, Loss and Greece
Shortly after concluding a two-week trip to Greece, which included a sojourn to both Crete and Rhodes,... Read more
Shortly after concluding a two-week trip to Greece, which included a sojourn to both Crete and Rhodes,... Read more
Published on January 29, 2011 by Carole Bumpus
5.0 out of 5 stars
Couldn't put it down
Harlot's Sauce was one book I couldn't put down. I began to resent my daily routine and anything that interrupted the story. Read more
Published on November 29, 2010
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