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The Language of Baklava
The Language of Baklava
Author: Diana Abu-Jaber
Diana Abu-Jaber’s vibrant, humorous memoir weaves together stories of being raised by a food-obsessed Jordanian father with tales of Lake Ontario shish kabob cookouts and goat stew feasts under Bedouin tents in the desert. These sensuously evoked repasts, complete with recipes, in turn illuminate the two cultures of Diana's childhood–...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781400077762
ISBN-10: 1400077761
Publication Date: 3/14/2006
Pages: 352
Edition: Reprint
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  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 17 ratings
Publisher: Anchor
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 1
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A very funny, very poignant, very delicious memoir. Highly recommended!
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This author is a professor at Portland State University here in Portland. This book gives you insight into the Jordanian culture! A very enjoyable read!
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