One of my favourite books (Toast: The Story of a Boy's Hunger - Nigel Slater)

Member Name: k_star

Product:	Toast: The Story of a Boy's Hunger - Nigel Slater
Date:	03/07/09 (17 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Avaliable from all good book shops

Disadvantages: None at all!

I have been a fan of Nigel Slater's since he started writing in the Observer- I find his writing very approachable, funny and very realistic. I loved the hints of his life behind his columns, so when I read that he was releasing an autobiography I was so thrilled. And I'm pleased to say I wasn't disapointed!

Toast is the story of Nigel's childhood and covers his favourite sweets, the death of his mother, his hatred of eggs, sexual abuse and biscuits. It's not a "misery memoir" although some parts are very moving. I laughed more than I cried when reading this book and I'm so glad that Nigel wrote and released it. I love hearing about people who have had unhappy childhoods but make their lives a success and Nigel's life, with his writing, his books and his friends is a complee success in my eyes.

I would recommend this to anyone who loves food, cookery books, autobiographies or comedic writing. Now it's in paperback it can be picked up quite cheaply- I can't see anyone disliking this gentle, funny, clever book.

Summary: This book will stay with you for a long time