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At an early age, Ruth Reichl discovered that "food could be a way of making sense of the world. . . . If you watched people as they ate, you could find out who they were." Her deliciously crafted memoir, Tender at the Bone, is the story of a life determined, enhanced,... Read Full Overview

For better or worse, most of us grow up at the table. It is in this setting that Ruth Reichl's brilliantly written memoir takes its form. Tender at the Bone is the story of a life determined, enhanced and defined by unforgettable people, tales well told, and a passion for food... Read Full Overview