Thursday, October 11, 2018

Whiskey In a Teacup

Whiskey In a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits
By Reese Witherspoon
Simon & Schuster, 2018, 304 pages, Nonfiction

In this chatty memoir/recipe book, Reese Witherspoon shares what it was like growing up in The South, particularly the influence of her grandmother Dorothea. Reese talks about the magic of sweet tea on the front porch, catching fireflies, and decorating for the holidays. Her glowing descriptions of the wisdom of her mother and grandmothers evokes a time when things were slower and people looked each other in the eye. At the end of each chapter, she shares family recipes and lists of books and music that can bring the charm and tradition of Tennessee to your home.

I loved this book. I wasn’t sure what I was expecting, but Reese Witherspoon writes with charm and candor about her upbringing and the power of family. It was really interesting to see into her life outside of her movies. Definitely a fun read for the upcoming holidays.

AG

  

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