Slow Noodles

A Cambodian Memoir of Love, Loss, and Family Recipes

English language

Published Jan. 7, 2024 by Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill.

ISBN:
9781643753492

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5 stars (1 review)

2 editions

reviewed Slow Noodles by Chantha Nguon

Slow Noodles - a unique autobiography.

5 stars

The author provides a well written account about growing up and surviving the turmoil of Southeast Asia. The story revolves around the importance of food and is punctuated by recipes - mostly for dishes her mother taught her but also ironic recipes about life.

I highly recommend this book. If you are as old as I am it gives context to the horrific history of this area that you were already aware of. It also provides lessons about the unpredictability of life and survival.