Book Description
Set in 1920s Chicago, two men from starkly different worlds share a common love of food and a passion for cooking.
Samson Sanders and his wife Sarah decide they won’t raise their teenage son Emanuel in segregated Texas. Sharecropping is not a life he wants to lead anymore. Samson relishes the pursuit of perfecting smoky Texas barbeque.
Massimo “Mass” Messina reluctantly accepts help from his brother-in-law to leave Sicily with wife Dort and daughter Gina for a new start. A gourmand, Mass blends Old World Sicilian recipes with flair.
Samson and Mass meet working at the Union Stock Yards, where a lunch pail mix-up forges a culinary partnership. More importantly, the men and their families become great friends.
They find early success partnering together to sell food at the Maxwell Street Market. Their sudden popularity is almost a dream come true.
When mobsters threaten the newcomers’ happy lives and burgeoning food sales, they are forced to leave again for another start.
Foodies will find this read delicious! Fans of 20th century American history, intercultural friendship, and action and suspense will delight in this work of historical fiction.
Author Gabe Reaume presents readers with a story anchored in American history. This love letter to food is an addictive read and will impress audiences with descriptions of mouth-watering BBQ and exotic Sicilian fare.
The plot is engaging and the story moves along. The author does an excellent job of balancing the parallel stories of both the Messinas and the Sanders.
A helping of cultural discovery and a helping of overcoming adversity will have readers coming back for more!
More About This Book
When and Why Should Someone Read It?
Foodies will enjoy this book, as it explores both the joys of friendship and the joys of cooking.
Themes, Ideas & Atmosphere
Food, Friendship, Immigration, Migration
If You Loved These, You'll Love This
If you like Fredrik Bachman, you'll like Gabe Reaume.
If you consider yourself a foodie, give this book a chance!
The Story Behind the Book
The core of the book is the idea of "found family", and that food crosses racial and ethnic barriers.
The Central Question
Readers will enjoy a satisfying story with an emphasis on food, friendship, and the perfect dessert: a happy ending!
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