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Bread Alone
Author: Judith Ryan Hendricks
Book Information
Publisher: Perennial
Book Type: Paperback
Rating: 32

ISBN-13: 9780060084400 - ISBN-10: 0060084405
Pages: 358

Book Description:
The life of 31-year-old trophy wife Wynter Morrison suddenly changes course when her husband announces one evening that their marriage is over. Emotionally devastated and desperate for a change of scenery, Wyn moves to Seattle where she spends aimless hours at a local bakery, sipping coffee and inhaling the sweet aromas of freshly-made bread. These visits bring back memories of her long-ago apprenticeship at a French boulangerie, and when offered a position at the bakery, Wyn quickly accepts -- hoping that the rituals of baking will help her move on. Working long hours among the bakery's cluster of eclectic women -- Linda, the irascible bread baker; earth mother Ellen and her partner Diane; and Tyler, the blue-haired barista -- Wyn awakens to the truths that she missed while living the good life in Hancock Park. Soon Wyn discovers that making bread possesses an unexpected and wondrous healing power, helping her to rediscover that nothing stays the same... bread rises, pain fades, the heart heals, and the future beckons. This is a great read.

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Top Member Reviews

Shana P. (girlinthemoon) wrote on 2/4/2008...

3 member(s) found this review helpful.

I found this immensely readable, not your average chick-lit. The story itself was predictable, but the voice was enjoyable. The way the narrator refers to her work reminds me of the coffeehouse mysteries... a few recipes are thrown in, as well.

Sharon S. (lavenderslady) from WOODBURN, OR wrote on 12/12/2007...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

I absolutely loved this book. Reading this book sparked one of my new hobbies, baking artsian breads! It has wonderful healing and life giving charm. I would list it as one of my favorite all time reads!

Susan C. (mediumcoffey) from HOBART, IN wrote on 10/22/2005...

2 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is a light read, and a somewhat predictable romance. I liked the details about working in a bread bakery and how the protagonist found her vocation there. The details about a woman whose creating a new life after the breakup of her marriage, and the details about baking were of interest to me.

Stephanie H. (Snohoreader) from SNOHOMISH, WA wrote on 8/9/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Really enjoyed this book. Especially liked the recipes and description of bread making.

Melinda H. (loveagoodbook) from THOUSAND OAKS, CA wrote on 1/16/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

I enjoyed this book, very restful overall.

Nancy C. (Nuffy) from PACIFIC PLSDS, CA wrote on 3/10/2006...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

It's a wonderful read. The characters are so real they become like friends. Really loved this book.

Kay R. (KLR) from VANCOUVER, WA wrote on 8/31/2005...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Delightful and fun to read. This author's first novel.


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Vivian Q. (bellasgranny) from GREER, SC wrote on 12/21/2008...


What an enjoyable read. The story about a 31 year old woman who gets dumped by her husband is neither new nor original. But in Ms. Hendricks' capable hands, we are treated to the tale of a wonderful character who comes into her own when she relocates and takes a job at a neighborhood bakery. Great secondary characters, witty dialogue and terrific recipes. I liked it so much I couldn't wait to dive into the follow up - The Baker's Apprentice. Treat yourself to two great reads. Ms. Hendricks has now become one of my favorite authors.

Natasha S. (tashajean) from CLINTON, WI wrote on 5/11/2008...


starting again - baker of bread - very good

Tamara P. from MINNETONKA, MN wrote on 2/11/2008...


I LOVE this book! One of my favorite books for a rainy day, it tells the story of a woman starting over after her divorce. She moves west, works in a bakery, remembers her summer in France learning the art of bread-making, and finds herself again. A wonderful read, well-written, and a real page-turner.

Jackie S. (Samlacy) from CENTRAL CITY, NE wrote on 7/29/2006...


Taking a job as a baker, Wyn discovers that making bread possesses an unexpected and wondrous healing power.